Do you want to practice a foreign language and have the opportunity for a real language and cultural exchange? We are a group of people that get together to practice and work on languages! Join us at our weekly language exchange meetings to brush up on a foreign language and learn something completely new about another culture! Our members split into smaller practice groups to improve their French, Italian, German, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, Chinese and many other languages …

Konnichiwa! Douzo Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu! こんにちは！どうぞよろしくお願いします！ Pleased to meet you all! welcome to the Japan Cultural Appreciation group! Mission Statement The purpose of the Japan Cultural Appreciation Group (JCAG) is to promote both Japanese and English language as well as Japanese culture. This is accomplished by providing a service that helps people to learn either language who may otherwise have learning or financial difficulties doing so. In a friendly environment, people from all over t …

Hello World Introducing our newest Meetup Group NYC  Language Exchange Club. International Events for all languages. We have  been running French Groups and Social Groups for a period long time and we decided to give more people a chance to attend  International Language Exchange Events. Language Exchange is not only about speaking  languages!... it also involves learning more about other cultures and feeling closer to those parts of the world that you have been dreaming to visit not to menti …

This group is about learning and interacting with the Korean language and culture.  We also are about helping Koreans who recently came to America learn or practice English by language exchange. The goal is to help one another no matter what cultural background.

This group was created for all those who want to improve any language and help others in exchange! Most events will include snack and drinks! Every event will be more less unique if we have more members! All are welcome, no matter what is your age!

Global Collaborations for a Better World World Cultures and Travel in New York (WCT-NY) A network of professionals and/or fun lovers who meet locally & connect globally Best Things in Life are Free! If you are culture, language, travel, and/or fun lover, and you like to enjoy them for free, this is the group for you!! If you are a new comer or happen to be traveling to New York, welcome to contact this friendly group also! We will connect to other non-profit WTC communities worldwide. Wouldn' …

New York International is a guide for professional internationals and the internationally-minded living in and around New York City. Through our website and newsletter we look at New York from an international perspective to make the city an even better place to live. And more importantly, we want to meet up and get to know you! Join us at our monthly New York International meet up as we explore the city’s best international cultural and business events. We look forward to meeting you!

Hello, CJK Experts! Don’t you feel it's hard to fill the gap between your level and native-speakers’ level? Are you looking for partners to practice your Chinese, Japanese or Korean (CJK) in an immerse environment? This meetup group is the right fit for you!! We practice Chinese, Japanese and Korean through interpretation methods such as quick response, shadowing, reproduction, retention, sight translation, summarization, etc. These methods enable you highly concentrate on listening, understandi …

Ahlan/Hello. I'm Michael Kim 'Jamal' Riegelman, the Director/al'modir of the NYC Arabic Club. Feel free to text or call me at 1 (347) 523-3937, or email me at MichaelKimRiegelman@gmail.com if you have any questions about our community. Our goal is to bring people together who share a common interest in the diversity and richness of the Arab World - which stretches from Morocco to Oman. We try to break through the stereotypes which so many people have by offering unique cultural and educationa …

Whether you're looking for new amis, l'amour or connections for your entreprise, at these French-American networking soirées, you get to mix and mingle with native speakers and other Francophiles as you savor French flavors. The first hour of the party consists of a "speed-friending" game where you'll get to meet the maximum number of potential conversation partners, followed by a talent show of French theater, music and more (All are invited to submit an "act"), followed by more informal mixing …

Всем привет! Если Вас интересует полноценное общение или Вы хотите попрактиковаться в Русском языке, приглашаем Вас в нашу группу. Также если вы желаете систематического обучения, мы будем рады помочь This is an opportunity to practice Russian conversation, and discuss and study the grammar. The topic may vary according to what people are interested in talking about. Members of all levels are welcome, from absolute beginners on up. Remeber: Practice is the most important part of language learn …

"The constructed language with the most complete grammar is probably Lojban - a language created to reflect the principles of logic." --- Arika Okrent, the author of In the Land of Invented Languages coi ro do (Hello Everyone!) This group is for people who are interested in and want to know about the constructed language, Lojban. Lojban is a one of the most complete, carefully designed, and logically unambiguous constructed languages in the world. Lojban has a number of features which make it u …

Layaly "Nights" Is a friendly social meetup group. We are trying to get all Arabic people living or working NYC to a social events. This meet-up group is for everyone who is Arabic or interested in the Arabic culture. I been organizing meet-up groups for nearly 3 years now and always want to do something for our Arabic community here in NYC. We will hosting event in some of NYC Arabic places. The mean goal here is to get people social and make new friends. Some of the event will be here in Manha …

COOLLaboration (an offering of COOL Labs) is a monthly cross-border community makerthon. It joins the maker/hacker, design, artistic, educational, charitable, entrepreneurial and social communities once a month and during highly attended event weeks (SxSW, Social Media Week, Maker Faire, Make Music NYC, Figment, etc.) COOLLaboration: -involves communities working together across borders to address common problems of concern -enables communities to explore the role of cultural exchange and dialog …

This group has been created to bring people together that love to sing in both Japanese and English to do Karaoke around New York City.  Occasionally, we go to other music and cultural events, such as festivals, street fairs, concerts, etc. Since our members speak both Japanese and English, or are learning either Japanese or English, our meetups will be bilingual (unless otherwise posted.)  We frequently use our meetups as a means of language exchange. Anyone who joins to sing only in English w …

Learn with us—Explore the Films, Fora, & "Arts That Spark" our ideas, discussion, debate. Arts and creative spirit delight and entertain us. They also open our minds, show us different worlds, immerse us in another's culture, and challenge us to learn and explore the great questions of human society— the past, the present and the futuristic. Welcome all students • artists professionals • entrepreneurs Who should attend? If you are keen to explore, think and share, then we welcome you! Join ou …

This group is for all those engaged in learning a new language and need someone to practice with. You can do all the book study you want, but without constant practice, the book work is moot. Perhaps you are a new immigrant who needs to practice your English or you will be moving to France next year and need to master the language? Simply answer the profile questions and I will be setting up partners where you will meet once a week in person or via skype or IM (whatever is convenient for the t …

Best Wishes for 2013 !!! We would like to extend to you, all your loved family members and friends our warmest wishes for a very happy, healthy, and prosperous 2013. The New York City English Language Group formerly known as New York City English as a Second Language (ESL) The English Language Unites Us All. Let Us Have More of It !!! 18-118 year-YOUNG?... Regardless of your speaking level, YOU are WELCOME to Join Us to Practice ENGLISH and Have a Lot of FUN too! You accept to complete your …

Join the best ESL Meet-up in New York City!  Plan to have fun in conversation circles to practice proper English with a variety of native speakers and special guests.  Join us for exciting and new activities including meet-up happy hours at interesting bars, museums, festivals, and more!  You'll improve your English Skills and meet new friends from all over the world!

Don't be a wallflower! Come and help us tame some idioms. Take one or two home as your favorite pets. Some idioms need a home of their own. An idiom in need is a friend indeed.

Are you Polish (or with Polish decency) and want to connect with others in NYC? Do you want to find out more about Polish culture and have the opportunity to practice your language skills? Are you interested in European culture in general? This is a right place for you!!! This group is for Polish and those with Polish background who love to network and socialize. However, we do not limit it to Polish speakers only. Our members are from various European crowd. To join our group you have to …

Sociedad Latina NY is the most amazing and joyful South American & European Parties & Social Events in NYC with cozy atmosphere, pleasant environment, where you can enjoy, sing and dance varied music while socializing with an authentic, friendly, optimistic and well educated crowd. Sociedad Latina NY was born to congregate a select group of people, who has the same style of living and education, but different background, offering them cultural exchanges, entertainment and happiness, because s …

We'll have themes and topics -- absolutely delicious food & wine -- and a language expert around to help us with our vocab and grammar when we get stuck. Open to everyone from beginners to native francophones. French with a Focus will be meeting in quiet places where we can eat and drink and really yap it up in French. I'm going to try to host some dinner parties at my apartment on the Upper West Side. This group is about high-quality French language practice and meeting other awesome lovers of …

Come join us for our Chinese Corner in New York hosted by Chinese Learning Fount! Take weekly classes in beginning or intermediate level Chinese or practice speaking Mandarin Chinese with other fans of the Chinese language at various Chinese-related events throughout the year. We gather to discuss topics such as the following: Travel Where have you visited? Which places have you found to be the most interesting? Do you travel for the food, the people, or the scenery? We will discuss and share ab …

Inviting anyone interested in “Ram Thai”, Thai Traditional, and Thai- Inspired Contemporary dancing. All skills levels are welcome. I was born in Southern Thailand and have background in Natasilpa (Thai Traditional Dancing). To me, Natasilpa is not just a form of arts but also a way of meditation and exercise. Each unique movement will sculpts your body and challenges most major muscle groups in your body. Plus, I can guarantee that Thai dancing will introduce you to some muscle groups which you …

Speak English. Make Friends. Be a New Yorker! New York English is a diverse community of fun and friendly people. This group is designed for everyone who wants to improve their English in a fun and casual way. ALL LEVELS of English, from beginner to advanced, are welcome! We create events for each and all levels. If you join New York English, you will enjoy participating in cultural events and conversation while practicing their English with a native English speaker, who is an experienced, fri …

Meeting at great venues throughout NYC and Brooklyn, we always have a great time at our relaxed, open, and social gatherings. For all levels of NYC French Speakers in their 20's and 30's.

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