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Monday Café Lingua

Kallio (venue varies)

A friendly Helsinki institution for language-lovers, running most Monday evenings since 2005. Tables are labelled by language — pull up a chair at Finnish, Spanish, Arabic, whatever you fancy — and practise, swap stories and meet people from all over, drink in hand. It’s free (just buy something at the bar) and refreshingly informal. The host café has shifted over the years, so check the Facebook group for the current venue before heading out.

While you’re in the city, pair it with a Helsinki food walking tour.

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Mondays from ~7pm (venue varies, check FB) · free multilingual language exchange · since 2005

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