Nihongo Talk & Tea

Free Conversation Sessions for Japanese Learners

Event Details

Nihongo Talk & Tea is a social event for Japanese language learners wishing to take their conversation skills out of the classroom and into real life situations.

Participants are grouped with other learners at a similar Japanese level and are given the opportunity to converse with native Japanese speakers on various topics of their interest. The event is facilitated with a casual feel, in a relaxed and friendly environment.

For in-person events, light refreshments will also be available for all participants.

This is an exclusive event for J-Course students and Members of The Japan Foundation, Sydney only.

If you would like to join this event and are a current Japan Foundation, Sydney member*, please have a look at the Info for JPF Members tab. Registrations for each session will open approximately 1 month prior to the event date.

*If you are a J-Course student, you will be contacted directly via email with instructions on how to register.

Next Session:

Date: September 11, 2026 (Friday)
Time: 6:00pm-7:40pm
Format: Online

*Registrations have closed for this session. The next session will be held on November 27 (Friday), registrations start November 4.

Volunteer / ボランティア

If you are a Japanese native speaker, or know someone who is, and would like to volunteer at Nihongo Talk & Tea, more information is available here.
このイベントに参加してくださる日本語母語話者ボランティアを募集しています！ご興味のあるかたは「日本語ボランティア募集」タブからお申込みください。

Info for JPF Members

Thank you for your interest in Nihongo Talk & Tea!
We regret to inform that we’ve reached the maximum capacity for Japanese language learners for the September 11 session.

The next in-person session will be held on November 27 (Friday). Registration for this session will start November 4 (Wednesday) at 12noon (AEDT). We look forward to seeing you then!

This registration page is for non-student, Japan Foundation, Sydney Members only. If you are currently not a member but would like to register, please visit our membership page here.

If you are a current J-Course student, you will be informed of the student-specific registration process directly.

日本語ボランティア募集

国際交流基金シドニー日本文化センター（The Japan Foundation, Sydney）の日本語講座では、成人学習者を対象としたフリートークセッションを定期的に開催しております。

このイベントに参加してくださる日本語母語話者(Japanese Native Speaker)ボランティアを募集しています。

お茶を飲みながら、日本語学習者と気軽に楽しく日本語でおしゃべりしませんか。

国際交流や日本語教育にご興味がある方、いろいろな人と日本語で話してみたい方、下記よりお申込みください。
みなさまのご参加をお待ちしています。

日時 9月11日（金）
18:00-19:40(シドニー時間)
定員 ボランティア 10名　*要予約
日本語学習者 15名
参加費 無料
開催形態 オンライン
備考
  • 本イベントは日本語学習者に日本語母語話者と日本語で話す機会を提供するもので、英語と日本語のエクスチェンジではありません。
  • 対面での開催時は、お菓子とお飲み物をご用意しております。
  • 交通費の支給はございませんので、予めご了承ください。
  • 不測の事態により、日程や開催方法の変更またはキャンセルになる場合がございます、予めご了承ください。
J-Course : Talk＆Tea 日本語ボランティア 2026
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EVENT DETAILS

NEXT SESSION

Date: September 11, 2026 (Friday)
Time: 6:00pm-7:40pm
Format: Online

*Please note that this event may be cancelled or rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstances.

FUTURE SCHEDULE

Nihongo Talk & Tea is a recurring event held every academic term.
Future events are scheduled to be held on the following dates:

  • November 27, 2026
  • March 5, 2027

These dates are subject to change.

VENUE (In-person events only)

The Japan Foundation, Sydney
Level 4, Central Park
28 Broadway, Chippendale NSW 2008

ADMISSION

Fee: Free
Registration is essential (first-come; first-served)

*This event is exclusive to current The Japan Foundation, Sydney members only. If you’d like to join the event, please sign-up to become a member here.

  • J-Course students will be contacted directly via email with instructions on how to register. Please do not register via this page.
  • Registration for future sessions will open approximately one month prior to the event.

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