In-person Italian, Spanish, and Dutch language exchange in Haarlem
CIAO! Taalcafé | Italiano, Español, Nederlands Language Exchange
Meet new people, practise the language you are learning, and help others practise yours in a relaxed and guided language exchange.
A guided language exchange
☛ Practise Italian, Spanish, or Dutch in a relaxed and supportive environment.
☛ Take part in guided activities designed to get everyone talking and interacting.
☛ Meet other language learners and exchange languages, experiences, and ideas.
☛ Build confidence using a foreign language while helping others practise yours.
More than just a language exchange
CIAO! Taalcafé is a 90-minute language exchange designed for people who want to practise Italian, Spanish, or Dutch while meeting others who are also learning a foreign language. Whether you're practising Italian, Spanish, or Dutch, you'll have the opportunity to use the language you're learning while supporting someone else who is learning yours.
The language café is suitable for learners who already have a basic knowledge of Italian, Spanish, or Dutch (minimum A1+) and would like to put their skills into practice in a relaxed and social setting. The programme consists of three independent Saturday sessions:
• 26 September 2026
• 31 October 2026
• 28 November 2026
Practise a language, meet people, connect
Learning a language is not only about vocabulary and grammar. It's about having conversations, making connections, and finding the confidence to use the language with real people.
At CIAO! Taalcafé, you'll meet others who have also chosen to learn a foreign language and who understand the challenges — and the rewards — of that journey. You'll practise together, support each other, and share the experience of learning and using a new language.
It's a chance to step away from textbooks and language apps and actually use the language you've been learning.
Guided by native-speaking teachers
CIAO! Taalcafé is hosted by two experienced language teachers: Nomad Teachers Giovanna and Peter, native speakers of Italian and Dutch, and speakers of Spanish.
Their role is to guide the session, create opportunities for interaction, and help participants feel comfortable using their target language. With prepared activities and conversation prompts, you'll never be left wondering what to talk about or how to get the conversation started.
The result is a relaxed but purposeful language exchange where everyone has the opportunity to participate.
Language exchange in Haarlem
CIAO! Taalcafé takes place at Double Dutch Haarlem, a cozy language school in the historic city centre of Haarlem, just a short walk from public transport and a car park.
The classroom provides a welcoming space to meet other language learners, practise together, and enjoy an evening of multilingual conversation in a central and accessible location.
This language exchange is suitable for you if
☛ You are learning Italian, Spanish, or Dutch and want more opportunities to practise. All levels are welcome, starting from A1+.
☛ You would like to meet other people who are learning a foreign language.
☛ You enjoy learning through conversation, interaction, and social activities.
☛ You want to practise speaking in a relaxed environment without the pressure of a traditional language lesson.
☛ You are happy to support other learners by speaking your own language with them.
☛ You are looking for a friendly and structured language exchange in Haarlem.
Details
1 language exchange a month on Saturday × 3 months:
26 September 2026
31 October 2026
28 November 2026
from 14:00 to 15:30
at the language school Double Dutch Haarlem
max 30 people
Practise. Connect. Exchange.
€10
Single session
Looking for an Italian course?
If you're joining CIAO! Taalcafé to practise Italian and would like to develop your Italian further, there are different ways to continue your learning with Nomad Teachers.
If you'd like to combine language learning and Italian culture, you can join Grandi Italiani, our A1/A2 Italian language and culture workshop series taking place at the same school, before CIAO! Taalcafé on the same Saturdays.
Prefer to learn at your own pace and from wherever you are? We also offer online Italian courses and private lessons, giving you the flexibility to continue practising Italian alongside your other commitments.
Explore our Italian courses and find the learning option that suits you.
Your Teachers
You will be practising languages with Nomad Teachers Giovanna and Peter, qualified and experienced language teachers and native speakers of Italian and Dutch.