This is a group for anyone who is interested in meeting people from other countries and learn about cultural differences and do's and dont's. Great chance to educate yourself before you go on a business trip and negotiate important deal or even if you are just planing vacation anywhere in the world! Learn some basic phrases and facts while sipping coffee or tea in Newport Beach.

The Anatolian Cultures and Food Festival (www.anatolianfestival.org) is a cultural and historical event that includes exhibitions, food, art craft, performances, dances and live music activities. More than 45,000 people from United States and around the world attend the four-day event each year. The 1st Anatolian Cultures and Food Festival was held in OC Fairgrounds, the 2nd one at OC Great Park, the 3rd year, the festival came back at the OC Fairgrounds. This year again in OC Fairgrounds, the f …

Welcome to the “United Nations” in Orange County! We will get to know other cultures and, in English, share about other cultures thereby offering a forum for the members to listen and speak in English. Any person, of any level, wanting to have more opportunities to practice English and make friends from other cultures are welcome!

Meet local Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation, cultural exchange, and fun in Los Angeles! Come to a Spanish Fanaticos Meetup event and make new amigos while speaking in Spanish, learning new vocabulary, putting your grammar knowledge into practice and/or simply brushing up your Spanish skills! Some of our events include: Spanish Grammar and Literature Workshops, Social Networking Events, Happy Hours, Dinners, Coffee Time, Hikes, Picnics, Movie Nights, Dancing and more. All ages …

Join the other cultured members of the LA & OC Arabic group as we experience the rich cuisines, traditions, music, arabic dancing or just each others company as we gather together and strenghten the arabic community in Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego (Greater Southern California) and anyone interested in learning more about it. Not bound by religion or political views, relax and meet with others in your area who are simply interested in the experience of Middle Eastern culture and language …

FREE EVENTS: arts & cultural venues, free concerts, movies & theater plays, and active sports such as badminton, table tennis, ping pong, safe boffer games, hiking, larp, fencing, live action role playing, volleyball, basketball, archery, kendo, nerf, etc. Although many members here are expert Mandarin speakers, there are also many of us who are beginners and would like to improve both our Mandarin and English speaking skills (ESL Students are very welcome).  So if you are willing to learn and w …

We are a French language school in Culver City, Ca  http://www.frenchinmind.com. The goal of this group is to create a fun, friendly, and relaxed environment where anyone can come to hang out,  feel comfortable speaking French, and share the French culture. We will meet across our school at the Starbucks coffee shop. 9718 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA

This is a group where individuals who are learning English or want to improve their English as a second language can practice speaking with a native speaker and with each other. It's a fun and easy going atmosphere where I will help members to feel comfortable as they practice their speaking and listening skills.

Are you looking for opportunities to practice your Spanish or English? Have fun meeting new people while practicing your target language with native speakers. Plus, you get to return the favor and help others reach their goal to become fluent in another language! UNAM-LA, part of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, wants to bring the community together in a friendly environment where everyone gets to be a part of an amazing exchange of ideas and language. Not only will you walk away fe …

If you are looking to connect with fellow Africans and friends of Africa; meet new people, expand your network, and learn about Africa - then you are at the right place.  Lets meet & share with others our diverse cultures, history, and the American experience.  Anyone including non-Africans are free to join this group.  Our meetup will also give our members who are new to the U.S./Los Angeles the opportunity to make friends, thereby easing the process of adapting to the new LA environment. Our …

We foster cultural exchange and business relations among the German-American and Californian business, media and technology communities. We organize fun events every couple of weeks, and everybody interested in German culture, language or people or is involved in any kind of transatlantic business is welcome to attend. GABA has chapters in Northern and Southern California, Berlin, Hamburg and Munich.

Founded 2008  *  Welcoming all races  *  300+ Members,mostly Orange & LA-County Asians in their 20s & 30s For SoCal surrounding OC, we're a social group for friendly local adults (esp. young adults) both Asian & Asian-involved/curious: Per our name, we're about making & being friends —the most core of all human relationships (even the core of best romance). We're for adults of all ages especially adults looking and/or thinking 20s & 30s (young adult & college student events/discussions/activiti …

We believe in the value of meaningful cross-cultural interaction towards building greater human understanding, across the united states. Our goal is to foster an inspiring environment of mutual respect and wonder with regard to social and cultural differences, where people with remarkably different backgrounds can learn and grow together.

Experience THIS! is a group for people who want to step away from their daily routines and experience something unique and amazing!  Our experiences are designed to be self-contained adventures that connect you with experiences you have always wanted to try, or might not have known existed.   How many times have we said, "That sounds like fun, I would like to try that someday!"  But that "someday" keeps getting pushed down the road because it is difficult to plan, organize, or perhaps you just d …

This is a group for anyone interested in Korean Language and Culture . :) It opens to anyone who are interested in the Korean language, culture, people, etc. Future events to include: trying out Korean restaurants and bars, seeing Korean movies, going to museums, etc. Suggestions are welcome! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hello. This is Hong Kim. I am a native korean. I came to USA for studying 2.5 years ago. I had a korean la …

Chers amis Please read carefully before you join Our website is a hub that centralizes many French cultural and artistic opportunities. One of my strong beliefs is that being rich of many cultures is a blessing. We will strive to bring together the best of two cultures and that is why the best of American good manners and the best of American French good manners must be one of our rules of conduct. Answering emails from members promptly  and un-registering from events even if at the last minu …

Meet with others in your local area who are interested in Armenia/ Mediterranean Culture & Heritage. Our Meetup will have socials, going to AGBU Young Professional events, AYF events, festivals, going to genocide events (Ottoman Empire did genocide against its Christians--Armenians, Greeks, & Assryians),  Armenian/ Mediterranean food (my favorite), hikes, etc.  Meetup is also open to non-Armenians. This group is free. This isn't a singles group.

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun! Come to a French Language Meetup and make new amis as you practice speaking, build your vocabulary and finally figure out those verb conjugations! All ages and levels welcome. We have a number of native speakers who like to help us out. When joining, please fill out your profile as completely as possible and include a photo and please be reachable by email. This helps other members identify those with similar language leve …

Ciao! This is the Hollywood and Westside Los Angeles Italian Language Meetup. We are a friendly and enthusiastic group of Italian language speakers who share a love for the Italian language, its culture and its people. We are based in the home of the Silver Screen and meet in Hollywood and Westside Los Angeles. The Hollywood and Westside Los Angeles Italian Language Meetup is one of the most popular Italian Language Meetups in the world and is one of the top Meetups for Expat Italians. When …

Want to practice your Korean? Enjoy Korean food? Follow K-pops and dramas? Looking for something fun to do? Let's meet up with others who are also interested in the Korean language and culture. All ages and levels of proficiency are welcome! _____________________________________________ IMPORTANT! PLEASE READ BEFORE JOINING We ask only two things from you to join the group: Upload a picture that clearly shows your face, and; remain active. :) Please join us! Let's have fun with Korean lan …

This group exist to facilitate the practice of Chinese languages by fluent and non-fluent speakers in the Chinese languages. The main purposes of this group is to try to converse and improve in whatever areas of the Chinese languages (Mandarin, Taiwanese, Cantonese, Hakka, etc) as we like and can on mutual topics of interests. To join this group, you should be able to speak some Chinese Mandarin language.   The level should be at least beginner before you join this group.    Most the the group m …

I know there are a lot of people learning English as a second language, but we almost never have the opportunity to practice it orally. Well, this is your opportunity to practice it and improve it, because this Meetup is for all English levels, so don't be shy. Be relaxed, 'NO RULES' in this group, (unless you suggest something). We have casual reunions with informal conversations. Intellectual conversations are not necessary if you don't want to etc. There is not an exact schedule to arrive etc …

Meet other Cantonese Chinese Speakers to practice and learn the language. http://www.CantoneseLanguage.org http://www.meetup.com/CantoneseLanguageGroup

Are you studying Spanish, travelling to or lived in a Spanish-speaking country, and looking to improve or maintain your communication skills? Are you a native Spanish speaker who loves to share your language and culture with others? Do you love the culture and people of the Spanish-speaking world? Then this is your Meetup group! Our group is for everyone seeking to improve their language skills, learn about the Spanish and Latin-American cultures, and wanting to meet other fun people in the Long …

Do you want the opportunity to practice your English? Do you want to expand your vocabulary? Do you want to learn in a mutually supportive environment? District One ESL Toastmasters allows you an opportunity to practice and improve your language. This Meetup is for all English levels, so don't be shy. Come and practice your communication skills (talking and listening) in a mutually supportive environment. There are no judges, just coaches and mentors who are interested in your personal and prof …

Meet and mingle with fellow German Speakers near you! Come to a German Language Meetup to practice speaking, build vocab and finally figure out those verb conjugations. All ages and levels willkommen!

!Bienvenidos! Meet Spanish language and culture lovers in a relaxed and fun atmosphere. Come make new amigos, learn and practice the language, be exposed to different cultures, traditions, and cuisines. We look forward to building a solid group that will lead us to nice friendships, theme parties, local outings, cultural trips and most of all lots of listen and talk Spanish. All ages and levels welcome! If you are a beginner remember you learn a lot just by listening! FULFILL YOUR MEMBERSHIP PU …

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