Meetup
Gangnam

English-Korean Language Exchange - Gangnam

Sat, Dec 7 | 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Event Details

Sat, Dec 7
3:00 PM - 6:00 PM
GSM Tables
논현동 182-24 Basement
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Event Timeline
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  • 3:00 PM
    Event Starts
  • 4:00 PM
    First table rotation
  • 5:00 PM
    Second table rotation
  • 6:00 PM
    Event ends
Inclusions
  • 10,000 KRW entry
  • Any 1 drink from the menu
  • 2 table rotations
  • 4 hour meet up
  • meet 30 - 70 people

Description

What Is a Language Exchange?

Welcome to our language exchange, where you’ll get the chance to meet natives and other foreigners who are like you. Our language exchange sessions are casual, friendly experiences where you’ll be able to practice your target language while making new friends at the same time.

It’s nothing at all like a typical classroom experience — it’s more like a bustling café, full of people who have come from all walks of life in order to spend time together and build a connection with each other.

About 30 to 70 people join our language exchanges for each event, which means that the pool of potential new friends you could make is expanding all the time. We’re proud to be able to offer exchanges in a number of different languages, including English, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, Spanish, and French, to mention just a few of our most popular options.

Our social meet-ups take place throughout the week, meaning that no matter how busy your schedule is, you’ll be able to find a time that suits you. You can find more information about the different times our meet-ups are held on our events page. The meet-up itself is hosted at GSM Terrace, which is a café and pub that has been designed to facilitate language-based social events. Check out our gallery to see just how much fun the participants in our language meet-ups end up having.

Who Takes Part?

The most popular age group for participants in our language meet-ups are people in their 20s and 30s. You don’t have to be fluent in your target language; as a matter of fact, we offer dedicated tables according to your level, running the gamut from beginner right the way through to advanced.

Typically, about 70% of our guests are native Koreans, with the remaining 30% being made up of internationals in the same situation as you. This has turned out to be the perfect mix for introducing foreigners to the way social life takes place in Korea. You’ll get the opportunity to meet friendly faces from all over the world in a straightforward, stress-free environment. 

How Can I Join?

Taking part in our language exchange meet-ups couldn’t be easier. All you need to do is figure out a time that suits you, make your booking, and drop in on the event. There’s no lengthy sign-up process required, and you don’t need to pass any kind of test. It’s as simple as turning up with a smile on your face.

Of course, plenty of people feel apprehensive about going to a social event on their own, particularly if they don’t know anybody else there. That’s why we make a point of allowing people to come along to our meet-ups with their friends. As the saying goes, the more the merrier! Coming late is not a problem, you’ll just be missing out.

FAQs

I’m not great at my target language yet. Can I still come?

Absolutely! All levels are welcome, and we have dedicated tables for each level, meaning that you’ll only be matched up with people who are in the same boat as you are.

Can I come late?

Yes, you can. Come at any time and leave at any time — it’s an informal event, so there’s no problem with dropping in and out as you see fit.

How can I join?

All you need to do is make a booking here and then turn up. We’ll walk you through everything else you need to do on the day.

What Makes Our Language Exchange Special?

There are a few important aspects that make our language exchange meet-ups different from the rest. Here are some of the key things we offer that set us apart:

※Our Own Space: GSM Terrace is specifically for our meetups, so we’re able to host multiple meet-ups every day in our own dedicated location. The space itself, the staff, the menu — everything has been designed with the goal of creating the perfect language meet-up in mind.

※Staff Who Care: Our friendly team of staff love inviting new people into the fold. There will always be somebody at the front door ready to greet you and introduce you to the event, as well as somebody who is willing to listen to any feedback you may have.

※Sophisticated Matching System: Our specially designed matching software helps to ensure that you’ll only end up with the very best people for your unique situation.

※Personalized Content: Based on your target language, level, and interests, our system will recommend content tailor-made for you. This will either happen upon arrival, or when you’re registering online.

※Table Rotations: We rotate our tables every single hour, so that you’ll be exposed to as many new people as possible. After all, it’s all about making connections.

※Rewards: The more you come to our events, the more points you’ll earn, which can be exchanged for exciting rewards.

※Standards: We only accept positive people who make the language exchange a better experience for everybody. If one person receives 3 separate complaints, they will be asked to withdraw from all our events.  If you had a bad experience, after each event you'll be given the chance to make yourself heard.

※Consistency: We’re open 365 days a year, and we’re always full.

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In the last 6 months, an average of 24 people join this event. People come from facebook, naver, google and word of mouth.
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Reviews (23)

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안예람 Joseph
안예람 Joseph
2023.05.07

매우 만족입니다~!

김예서
김예서
2023.05.21

언어 교환 및 좋은 사람들은 만나뵙게 되어 너무 좋았습니다

박성우(Park Sung-woo)
박성우(Park Sung-woo)
2023.05.21

Thank you for having me! Thanks to this experience, I would attend today meeting either:)

Song Seung Hwan
Song Seung Hwan
2023.05.22

한국어 연습을 원하는 사람들과 같은 조가 되어 특히 좋았습니다 :)

sungwoo
sungwoo
2023.05.22

That was fourth times to attend the meetings. As always, that was so nice time thanks to great people at there ")

Kate
Kate
2023.05.28

I really enjoyed the meet up. I didn’t realise certain people were staff members..! Everyone was very kind and friendly. I feel like I was able to make good friends right away. I hope I’ll be able to visit again in the future. I wish I lived closer! ??

김태용
김태용
2023.05.28

당신의 영어공부는 gsm을 알기 전과 후로 나뉜다..

Korean David
Korean David
2023.07.03

It was really good meeting ^___^

Ahmad Zadli Zahid
Ahmad Zadli Zahid
2023.07.03

I really enjoyed the meetup and would definitely join again. However, would there be tables where I can practice Korean? It seems everybody is fluent in English.

Little Ryan
Little Ryan
2023.08.26

넘넘 즐거운 모임이었어요^^ ㅎㅎㅎㅎㅎㅎㅎㅎ

정려진
정려진
2023.09.04

매장에 교안이 있어서 수업 진행에 큰 도움이 됐어요.

Sean Seo
Sean Seo
2023.09.10

I had a great time with them

Braven Song
Braven Song
2023.09.10

Very nice

정려진
정려진
2023.09.11

학생이랑 티키타카가 잘 맞아서 좋았어요!!!

정려진
정려진
2023.09.24

학습자가 한국어 교재를 준비해와서 수업진행이 수월했습니다 ^^

Calvin
Calvin
2023.09.24

No complaints

강헌구
강헌구
2023.10.02

I felt to very kind people and good coffee. And thank you for giving to me meeting with global mamber and usging my skill

Gayoung
Gayoung
2023.10.06

첫 방문!! 뻘쭘했지만 새로운 느낌, 재밌었어요!

Chanhyeok Lee
Chanhyeok Lee
2023.10.16

많은 사람들과 개더링하고, 영어도 연습하는 좋은 기회였어요!

정려진
정려진
2023.10.17

친절한 서비스에 감사합니다.

SONGXIWEN송희문
SONGXIWEN송희문
2023.11.17

너무 친절하고 좋았습니다

Little Ryan
Little Ryan
2023.12.08

친구들을 많이 만날 수 있어서 넘넘 좋았어요!!!!!

Hyunwoo Kim
Hyunwoo Kim
2024.01.08

Great experience!