Language exchange in Kingston, Richmond, Sutton and Croydon

If you live near the Surrey border, the nearest group may be in a London borough. Here is what each borough's own pages said on 18 October 2026. Check before you travel.

Richmond libraries

Richmond Council lists weekly language groups in its libraries. Two French groups are marked full.

• Italian, Belle Parole! at Richmond Library. 2nd and 4th Wednesday, 5pm to 6pm. Levels A2 to B1. Free, no booking.
• Italian, Club di Conversazione, on Zoom. Wednesdays, 6pm to 7pm. Free, booking required.
• Spanish, ¡Hola! for beginners, at the Information and Reference Library. 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 2pm to 3pm. Free, no booking.
• Spanish, ¡Hola! intermediate, same library. 1st and 3rd Tuesday, 10.30am to 11.30am. Free, no booking.
• French at Teddington Library. 1st and 3rd Monday, 10.45am to 11.45am. No cost is given.
• French at Twickenham Library. 2nd and 4th Thursday, 2pm to 3pm. The page says it begins 23 April, so check the year.
• French at Whitton and at Ham. Both are marked "currently at full capacity".

Source: Richmond Council library activities.

Sutton

Sutton Central Library hosts a free u3a French Conversation Group. It meets on the 20th of each month at 1pm. The series runs until 20 February 2027. The event is not run by library staff. The listing gives sutton.library@sutton.gov.uk for booking. Source: Sutton events page.

Croydon

The Croydon Social Language Club lists French, German, Spanish and Italian groups. It meets on Mondays at 8pm. The venue is South Croydon Sports Club, Beech Copse, Birdhurst Rise, CR2 7ES. Its record was last updated on 14 November 2016. Contact the club by phone first, using the details on the record. Source: directory record.

Kingston

We found no group page for Kingston upon Thames. That is a gap you can fill. See how to host a language table.

Nearly Fluent tables

Our tables run on the Surrey side. The Surrey page lists what is on. Tables are small groups of four to six, hosted by members, in public places.

One to one

You can also find a partner near you. Join free, add your languages and say hello to a good fit. Then meet for a coffee in a public place.

Next step

Not sure of your level? Take the level quiz. Want to start something in Kingston? Host a table.