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 …

Meet and hang out with local Japanese language and culture lovers! Come to a Japanese Language Meetup to practice speaking, meet new people and most important HAVE FUN & HANG LOOSE!! All levels welcome. 21 and over only for evening events.

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

Ciao! This is The Pasadena/LA Italian Language Meetup Group. We are a friendly and enthusiastic group of people who share a love for the Italian language, its culture and its people. We are based in the home of the Rose Bowl and meet in Pasadena and other neighborhoods all around Los Angeles. The Pasadena/LA Italian Language Meetup Group is among the 10 most popular Meetups for Expat Italians. When you become one of us you will be able to speak, read and write in Italian, meet Italian speakers f …

New Discovery showA: People's Republic of Capitalism Watch July 9-12 at 10 p.m. ET/PT Part 1: Joined at the Hip ? Wed., July 9, at 10 p.m. ET/PT The American and Chinese economies are irreversibly intertwined. The common complaint that the Chinese are taking jobs away from American workers is in many cases true. China's cheap and abundant labor attracts manufacturing from all over the world. Still, American economists estimate that the U.S. is as much as $70 billion richer each year because of i …

TO JOIN GROUP: Click on the " Join us!" button in the upper right. Fill out ALL profile questions. Short answers are fine. Please have patience when receiving membership confirmations. When I get busy, it may take over a week for me to respond. Note: Japanese characters do not work in profiles. Wait for the organizer to respond. The best way to find out about this meetup is to join the group and check out our calendar, past and future events. There are meetups every week. This Meetu …

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 …

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 …

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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.

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.

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 …

Hi my name is Susanne and I am of Swedish descent and am in search of finding other families of similar backgrounds. I would love it if my son had play dates with other children speaking Swedish..... Hoping to accrue members from the San Fernando Valley to enable ease in meeting up. I am teaching my son(19 mo.) to speak Swedish and hope to find other individuals with whom he may practice his new language while developing friendships. The aforementioned is my main intent although I hope th …

In this group we learn and practice our Hindi. We have fun doing it and meet good people! We are friendly and informal, and we speak some English too. We  meet in different parts of Los Angeles. If you are advanced or fluent in Hindi language you are welcome, just be patient with us who are beginners/intermediate. Perhaps you can give us some tips and corrections. Our meetings are about half desis and half people from all over the globe wanting to learn Hindi! Some meetings will be in the even …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Taiwanese language, also known as "Tâigí" or "Hōlóoē", is the 22nd most popular language in the world. Want to learn Taiwanese? Want to brush up your Taiwanese? Want to know how to read and write proper Taiwanese? This will be a great place for you. Join us and let's meet! :) Tâi-gí sī sè-kài siōng tē-22 tsē-lâng sú-iōng ê gí-giân. Kám siūⁿ-beh óh Tâi-gí? Siūnn-beh liān Tâi-gí? Siūnn-beh tsai-iánn án-tsuánn thák-siá Tâi-bûn? Lâi tsia tóh tióh ah! Tsò-hué lâi tsiáh-tê khai-káng!

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 …

Is there anyone else in LA who is interested in learning Finnish, talking about Finland, teaching Finnish, or doing anything else Finland-related? If so, post here and let's get started on this.

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 …

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 for anyone interested in Yiddish culture, music, dance, theater, movies, klezmer, language, food, etc.   This group is open to all mentchen (people); our main goal is to have an interest in Yiddish.  All outlooks and philosophies of Jewish/Yiddish life will be accepted - ranging from frum/Chabad to liberal/Workmen's Circle.  Mir zeinen ale brider un shvester...we are all brothers and sisters! All skill levels are welcome. Looking forward to meeting other Yiddish enthusiasts! * Di …

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.

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 …

Welcome to Nihao Chinese. :) We are a group of South Bay parents who love their kids to get expose to Chinese language and culture. We will hold free story time every other Wednesday morning, aiming at providing a Chinese immersion environment for kids and their parents. Children of all ages and fluency levels of Mandarin are welcome to join. There is no membership fee to join this group. :) http://www.nihaochinese4kids.com/ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngYehegtDf4 http://www.facebook.com/page …

This informal playgroup is designed for all levels of French-speaking parents interested in teaching or exposing their babies and toddlers (0-4 years) to the French Language. We will meet once a month in the mid-City Los Angeles area. This will be a great way to connect with like-minded parents and keep up with the French language for both parents and children.

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.