Program Format
We are currently offering language exchange programs online through Zoom.
Programs are 8 weeks long, with weekly video meetings of 90 minutes.
All programs are free.
Each program has two facilitators and a maximum of 12 participants including the facilitators. You spend time with your partner and with the group.
You can find more information about our organization and programs here.
Spring 2021 Programs (Online)
Information Session: Join us online for our information session on 30th January at 4pm. RSVP here.
Registration: Registration is open until February 7th.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Programs: Feb 16th - Apr 10th 2020
Eligibility: Our spring programs are open to anyone currently living in British Columbia.
Format: Weekly meetings will take place online via Zoom video conferencing software. To participate in this program, you will need access to a digital device (e.g., laptop, tablet, smartphone) and a reliable internet connection.
Please Note: Registration does not guarantee that we will be able to find you a partner and depends on the availability of matches. We will contact you before the program starts, to tell you if you have a partner. We do our best to match as many people as possible.
Time slots:
Tuesdays, 6:30 - 8:00 pm (16 Feb - 6 Apr)
Wednesdays, 6:00 - 7:30pm (17 Feb - 7 Apr)
Saturdays, 4:00 - 5:30pm (20 Feb - 10 Apr)
Past Programs
Fall 2020
Online – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays
Summer 2020
Online – Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays
Spring 2020
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House (Sunrise-Hastings) – Thursdays
Collingwood Neighbourhood House (East Van) – Wednesdays
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House (Mount Pleasant) – Mondays
Gordon Neighbourhood House (West End) – Mondays
Women's Language Exchange at Ajyal Centre (Chinatown) – Sundays
James Bay Community Centre (Victoria, BC) – Saturday
Fall 2018
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House (Sunrise-Hastings) – Thursdays
Oakridge Vancouver Public Library (South Van) – Mondays
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House (Mount Pleasant) – Saturdays
Gordon Neighbourhood House (West End) – Wednesdays
Women's Language Exchange at Ajyal Centre (Chinatown) – Sundays
Capilano Library Branch (North Van) – Saturdays
Spring 2018
Gordon Neighbourhood House: Wednesdays
Kiwassa Neighbourhood House: Saturdays
Women’s Language Exchange at Masjid Omar Al-Farooq: Sundays
Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House: Saturdays
Mixed Language Exchange at Oakridge VPL: Mondays
Fall 2017
Mixed Language Exchange at Oakridge VPL: Mondays
Mixed Language Exchange at Strathcona VPL: Wednesdays
Mixed Language Exchange at Gordon Neighbourhood House: Thursdays
Women’s Language Exchange at Masjid Omar Al-Farooq: Sundays
Summer 2017
Mixed Language Exchange at Little Mountain Neighbourhood House
Spring 2017
Arabic-English Language Exchange for Women at Ajyal Centre (Tuesdays)
Arabic-English Language Exchange for Women at Ajyal Centre (Sundays)
Mixed Language Exchange at Gordon Neighbourhood House
Mixed Language Exchange at Little Mountain Neighbourhood House
Fall 2016
Arabic-English Language Exchange for Women
Arabic-English Language Exchange for Men
Turkish-English Language Exchange Mixed
Spring 2016
Arabic-English Language Exchange for Women