Let's go clubbing!

I understand you had enough of practicing all that grammar.

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I know you have learned a lot of vocabulary and now you are curious how much you can remember.
I have experienced that it is motivating to talk to people who speak less fluently (good to know more) and to those who speak more professionally (want to know more).

The Hungarian capital offers a number of possibilities for those who would like to test their oral language skills and improve them in an entertaining way. Let's see where you can meet fellow language students and what costs you should count with.

Check out this page if you need such possibilities in the countryside.

1. Idegennyelvű klub
This club has been operating since 1992. Young people are invited to practice speaking to each other. They are open to the older generation too. Besides English you can practice German, French and Spanish. Language exam is not a must. Generally about 25-45 people are present. The mother tongue of all the people here is Hungarian. Some of them speak the language at a professional level, some of them have just started to learn it.
When: Wednesdays 6-8 p.m., including summer and winter holidays.
Where: 8th district, Szentkirályi street
Price: 800 HUF for one occasion or for 4 occasions.
More details: https://sites.google.com/site/idegennyelvuklub/

2. Polyglot klub
This is an international initiative: such clubs can be found in many cities all over the world. People aged 0-99 can join and talk about any topics they are interested in. The same venue offers language practice in English, French, German and Italian. Hungarian speakers have different knowledge levels from Elementary to Advanced. Foreign people also visit the club.
When: Thursdays 7-10 p.m. (English also on Tuesdays 5-7 p.m.)
Where: 13th district, Váci út
Price: free but you are asked to pay at least one soft drink
More details: http://www.vilagcsucsok.hu/nyelvi-klubok.html

3. Bábel
This has been a very special club since 1995. It specializes in providing language learning possibilities for those who live with a psychiatric problem. The club offers learning materials. Private consultations and a library support the learners. About 30 people take part in these lessons regularly.
When: Wednesday from 4 p.m.
Where: 7th district, Murányi street
Price: no information
More details: http://www.c3.hu/~lelekhan/babel.htm

4. Beszél Ön...?
One of the several libraries in Budapest is open to those who would like to practice English, German, Italian or Russian. The clubs are led by language teachers. They prepare a topic to discuss but it is always free to change that. The teachers are also happy to answer any grammar related questions.
When: once a month on Monday from 5 p.m.
Where: 20th district, Bíró Mihály str.
Price: free but you must have a valid membership to the library
More details: http://www.fszek.hu/konyvtaraink/biro_mihaly_u__7_/idegen_nyelvi_klubok/?article_hid=11029

5. Teatime
In small groups of 4-6 you can practice English speaking with the help of a language teacher. There is a wide range of topics defined by the teacher and the speakers. Learners of different level can join in. Between two occassions you can continue the discussion in writing: in the e-mail group created by the club.
When: Tuesdays and Wednesdays 6-8 p.m.
Where: 8th district, Práter str.
Price: 4000 HUF for 4 occassions
More details: http://www.csoportteka.hu/klubkartya/teatime-klubkartya.html

6.
If you are specially interested in American English, you can visit the events led by speakers of different nationalities coming mainly from the United States. These natives help you improve your English speaking communication regardless of your age or knowledge level. The occassions are held by missionaries who are most happy to share their beliefs. Please pay attention to dress code.
When and Where: please visit this site for info: http://www.angolora.info/hol
Price: free
More details: http://www.angolora.info/

7.
Mostly advised for those who are planning to work abroad, there is a club where you can practice situations as an active participant of the lessons. You can find out more about English speaking cultures, talk about your grammar problems and practice reading. You must register because maximum 4 people are allowed to take part in the program.
When: once a month
Where: 19th district, Ady Endre str.
Price: 2000 HUF, including a soft drink and an ice-cream in this conditory
More details and registration: http://kulfoldremegyek.hu/nyelvi_klub_mi_ez

8. English-speaking open club
The club of Budapest Melting Pot is open bot for foreigners and native Hungarians to speak English and enjoy different programs together. The venues and meeting dates differ each month. Registration is neccessary to get information in time.
When: different dates and times monthly
Where: different places
Price: no information
More details: http://www.azfund.org/

9. Dover Klub
The events of the Dover Language School are open not only for those who study at this school. You can talk about culture and films - for the latter the world famous director Lajos Koltai is often a guest.
When: once a month
Where: 7th district, Király str.
Price: free
More details: http://www.dover.hu/info-dover_klub_vii_kiraly_u_9__@1

10. Angol társalgási klub
The language school of Újpest offers speaking lessons once a week for a 10-week period. These lessons are led by a native teacher.
When: Fridays, 5.30-7 p.m.
Where: 4th district, Árpád str.
Price: 25.900 HUF for the whole period
More details: http://www.ujpestinyelviskola.hu/

You should always check the webpages as clubs tend to have a pause during holidays and summer.

I must admit it was not easy to collect all this information. Although I have found many sites about language clubs, most of them contained outdated information.

As you see: all of the above listed possibilities are real meetings. That is: you can talk to people who you meet face to face. So if you are available at the given times and have the means to go to the given places, go ahead and enjoy the evening.

Read about options in the Hungarian countryside here.

Do you live far from these places?
Are you free other days or mornings but not these evenings?
Do you have a list of topics that you would like to discuss - but faith is not included?
Would you like to get advice and feedback that is specified for you?
If the answer to any of the above questions is yes: you need another solution.