Sprachmut events are a great starting point, but speaking practice works best when it becomes a habit — not just once a month. Here are the places and formats in Freiburg where you can keep practicing between events.
Adult Education Center (VHS) Freiburg
The VHS regularly offers open language café formats, often free or for a small fee. The advantage: there's usually a relaxed conversation leader, so A1/A2 speakers don't have to just listen.
Language tandem programs at the University of Freiburg
If you'd rather practice 1:1 instead of in a group, check out the tandem boards at the university and the university of applied sciences. You'll be matched with someone who speaks your target language and wants to learn a language you speak.
Weekly markets and neighborhood shops
Underrated but effective: short, recurring everyday conversations. At the market on Münsterplatz or in the corner shop, you learn the phrases that never appear in textbooks — and you build a sense of belonging along the way.
And then: Sprachmut Game Night
The difference from open language cafés: structure. Level badges, the buddy system, and language coaches make sure nobody just stands on the sidelines — whether it's your first or thirtieth time speaking German in a group.