As a language learner, what is one thing you wish you had more of a chance to do? For many, the answer is having people around to practice with in the target language. One club in Washington, D.C., is offering language learners a chance to do just that. Conversational DC plans informal, free events in seven languages. The gatherings take place at Washington-area cafes or bars. Participants buy a drink and practice the language as much as they can. Speaking English is discouraged. Lauren Aitken started Conversational DC last year. She describes it as a “language immersion social club.” The club welcomes learners of all levels. Some are just beginning their studies. Others are already fluent speakers of the language. They can wear stickers that say “facilitator.” They are there to answer questions and help guide conversations if needed.
Title: DC Club Gives Learners Chance to Practice Japanese, Other Languages
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Washington, D.C., is offering language learners a chance to do just that.</span> <span data-start-time='28208' data-end-time='36479'>Conversational DC plans informal, free events in seven languages.</span> <span data-start-time='36479' data-end-time='42708'>The gatherings take place at Washington-area cafes or bars.</span> <span data-start-time='42708' data-end-time='50000'>Participants buy a drink and practice the language as much as they can.</span> <span data-start-time='50000' data-end-time='53646'>Speaking English is discouraged.</span> <span data-start-time='53646' data-end-time='59125'>Lauren Aitken started Conversational DC last year.</span> <span data-start-time='59125' data-end-time='64604'>She describes it as a “language immersion social club.”</span> <span data-start-time='64604' data-end-time='69292'>The club welcomes learners of all levels.</span> <span data-start-time='69292' data-end-time='73042'>Some are just beginning their studies.</span> <span data-start-time='73042' data-end-time='77563'>Others are already fluent speakers of the language.</span> <span data-start-time='77563' data-end-time='81875'>They can wear stickers that say “facilitator.”</span> <span data-start-time='81875' data-end-time='89083'>They are there to answer questions and help guide conversations if needed.</span> </p></div><div class='control-buttons-sticky' style='display:none;'><div class='control-buttons'><button title='Back' class='back' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Play' class='play' disabled='disabled'></button><button title='Pause' class='pause' style='display:none;'></button><button title='Forward' class='forward' disabled='disabled'></button><button class='finished-reading' style='display:none;'>Done</button></div></div></div><div id='article-media'><div id='media-image'><img src='https://news-app-production.s3.amazonaws.com/articles/2427/D9EC0CE3-C53D-4E42-BF52-0BD111ECFDD1_cx0_cy3_cw0_w1023_r1_s.jpg'/></div></div><div 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