Taiwanese (Tâi-gí) Conversation Group 🗣️💬
Lí hó 你好 (hello)! Looking to practice speaking Taiwanese (Tâi-gí 台語)?
Join TAP-DC for a casual get-together to chat, practice, and connect with the community.
This is a casual practice space, not a formal class. We will help each other out.
✅ Beyond the basics: If you can hold basic conversations—even if you stumble, mix in English, or make mistakes—this space is for you! Active learners, heritage speakers, and fluent speakers are all welcome.
⚠️ For absolute beginners: Since there is no curriculum, this specific meetup will be tough to follow if you are starting from scratch. We strongly encourage you to check out the local beginner classes listed at the bottom of this page to build your foundation!
No reading is expected, though taking notes could be helpful. Feel free to suggest discussion topics in the event chat beforehand. Afterward, anyone interested is welcome to grab dinner with us to keep the conversation going.
THE DETAILS
🗓️ Date: Saturday, October 17, 2026
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM (drop by anytime) with optional dinner afterward
📍 Location: Commas Food Hall (Ellsworth Place Mall, Level 3), Silver Spring, MD
🚗 Parking: Wayne Avenue Garage across the street (paid) - other options
🚇 Metro: Silver Spring station (Red Line) is nearby
😀 Your Host: Andrew (is also a learner!)
🔎 Find us: There are two entrances: one on Level 3 and one via the escalator from Level 2. Where we sit will depend on how busy it is, but we typically set up around the location shown below.
🌱 Additional Options for Absolute Beginners
If you are starting from scratch, we highly recommend dropping by the adult classes held by the Washington DC Taiwanese School (WDCTS). They are a fantastic local resource, and both adult classes are conducted in English:
📍Location: Cabin John Middle School (Potomac, MD)
1️⃣ 3:10 – 4:30 PM: WDCTS Beginner Taiwanese for Adults class (Room 2221) - foundational class
2️⃣ 4:40 – 5:10 PM: WDCTS Basic Taiwanese Conversation class (Room 1411) - free conversation practice for those with prior exposure
For additional online language resources, contact us at info@tap-dc.org.
By registering for this event, you agree to abide by the TAP-DC Code of Conduct. We are dedicated to maintaining a welcoming, respectful, and safe space for our community.