Speak Dating
2026
Experience Europe in a whole new way at the Speak Dating event in the Philippines, happening on September 19 at the One Ayala Concourse. Discover the beauty of different languages from 18 participating countries and get a glimpse into the cultures and lifestyles of Europe—no passport needed!
Meet Europe at Speak Dating 2026!
Experience Europe in a whole new way at the first-ever Speak Dating event in the Philippines, taking place on September 19 at the One Ayala Concourse. Organized in celebration of the European Day of Languages, this exciting event invites you to explore the richness and diversity of Europe through its languages, people, and cultures—all in one vibrant afternoon.
Speak Dating offers a rare opportunity to interact with native and fluent speakers of 18 European countries, including Bosnian, Czech, Danish, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Irish, Italian, Polish, Romanian, Slovene, Spanish, Swedish, and Ukrainian. Through a series of short, dynamic one-on-one sessions, you’ll learn basic phrases, discover fun facts, and get a feel for the rhythm and sounds of each language. It’s a fun and informal way to spark your curiosity and maybe even ignite a passion for learning a new language.
Whether you’re a language lover, a curious traveler at heart, or simply looking for something new to experience, Speak Dating is an open, welcoming space to connect, learn, and celebrate cultural exchange. No prior language skills are needed—just an open mind and a willingness to explore. Come and see just how much you can discover in just a few minutes at a time.
About the European day of Languages
Since 2001, the European Day of Languages taking place on 26 September every year, aims at celebrating linguistic and cultural diversity in Europe and encouraging lifelong language learning among citizens. During this day, millions of people in the European Council's member states and elsewhere organise or take part in activities to promote linguistic diversity and the ability to speak other languages.
The overall aim is to raise awareness of Europe's linguistic and cultural diversity, the preservation and promotion of which is of great importance. At the same time, it aims to increase the number of languages that people learn throughout their lives in order to strengthen their multilingual skills and promote intercultural understanding. The European Day of Languages is an opportunity to celebrate all the languages of Europe, including those that are less widely spoken and the languages of migrants.
What you need to know
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Get in touch!
Jens Hericks
Head of Language Courses
Fax: +63 2 8817 0979
Jens.Hericks@goethe.de
