Our club brings together people interested in learning more about the Arab world through language & cultural experiences. We attempt to break false stereotypes and bridge the cultural divides which separate us.

All that's required to join is an interest in Thai food, culture, language... we meet eat at restaurants in the DC, MD, and VA area.  No need to speak Thai, or have been to Thailand, or to know how to order your food in Thai. So if you like to eat Thai food, or want to try it, join us and attend an event.   Share your favorite Thai food locations, interests, and dishes.   

In this language exchange group, native English speakers learning Spanish meet with native Spanish speakers who are learning English. We separate into small groups to discuss the designated theme, occasionally change partners in order to have varied conversation experiences, and have discussions in both English and Spanish throughout the meeting so that speakers of each language get adequate practice. ******************** *********************** En este grupo, nativos de la lengua inglesa a …

I took over this group to create a forum for Chinese language study and practice at UMd College Park, on campus, nearby campus and other places in DC and MD for exchanging Chinese Language Study. I have been studying Chinese for 10 years and would like to continue to learn with other students and teachers and native speakers who wish to help foreigners learn chinese. I live in Arlington VA, but I have been to college park to visit the confucius institute so hopefully I can schedule events each m …

… Afternoon French Conversation in Metropolitan DC is a group primarily of members who speak French as a second or third language. We bring people together to speak French in a relaxed environment. Our topics are unlimited: philosophy, films and literature, current events, politics, etc.  Suggest a Meetup -- Your ideas are welcome!!   Thanks for joining...à bientôt...        

This is a purely social meetup group aiming at bringing together members of both Arabic and non-Arabic speakers, regardless of their nationality, ethnicity, or religion. In this friendly and social environment we will share fun activities around town and at the same time you can learn and practice your Arabic language.

Are you a European citizen and now living in or visiting the United States?Are you a non-European that has lived in Europe long enough that it has changed the way you see things? DC Euro is just for you!As you know, going international as an ex-pat, as a student or as a globe trotting tourist can be a life-altering experience and difficult to explain to others who haven't been there and done that.While Washington, DC is a very international city you might have had some difficulty in actu …

If you are interested to meet persians and other nationalities in your age group (40+) to share social activities and start new friendships, this is the group for you! I have many ideas for future activites. We could meet for a night of dancing, trying out international cuisines or plan various other group activities and get togethers. Your suggestions and feed backs will help in forming our new meetup group! You do not need to be persian to join. Any member can suggest a meetup event/venue by d …

Meet with those wanting to make new friends while practicing their Turkish skills in Washington, DC! Turkish expats and students of Turkish all welcome! Our Meetups consist of a biweekly session to learn Turkish vocabulary and grammar. Also, we have biweekly Happy Hours to practice Turkish (Inglizce yok - that is, "No English," meaning we force ourselves as best as possible to use the Turkish we're learning and know), and a monthly brunch to do the same. Occasionally there are cultural events we …

Open to all & everyone, who has love in his/her heart and interest in Pakistan & its affairs. This group's main focus would be to celebrate Pakistan's heritage, history, festivals, culture, languages, cuisine, national days etc. People of all ages, religions, cultures, nationalities are welcome. Meetings would be mostly held in public parks, restaurants etc Potlucks, Bhangra, Khattak dance, Ghazal nights events would be planned. Volunteering, fundraising, donations to send to help needies in Pak …

A chance to get together and have fun, and turn a few heads with other couples like you who are dating or married to someone of another culture or race, in the Rockville area. Hopefully we will have potlucks, outings and game nights and share our cultures.

In this language exchange group, native English speakers learning Mongolian meet with native Mongolian speakers who are learning English. We separate into small groups to discuss the designated theme, occasionally change partners in order to have varied conversation experiences, and have discussions in both English and Mongolian throughout the meeting so that speakers of each language get adequate practice.

Bem-vindo(a) ao Washington Portuguese Language Meetup! [English below] Você gosta de falar português? Reúna-se com outros em DC/MD/VA que compartilham a sua paixão! Nós damos boas-vindas a todos que falam português, do Brasil, Portugal, Moçambique, Cabo Verde, Angola, etc., e estudantes de português de todos os níveis. Promovemos o Falamos! Meetup mensalmente no restaurante Teaism em DC, bem como temos outros eventos culturais. Para ver próximos eventos, veja o Meetup destacado abaixo, e "More …

The Washington Chinese Language Group is for people who are interested in learning/teaching/sharing Chinese language and culture. Aside from the monthly meetup, the group occasionally have potluck,dumpling making, Chinese movie watching activities.

As is quite self-explanatory in the name, we are a very casual after-work/weekend group which obviously involves a LITTLE BIT of drinking. You do not have to speak Japanese nor drink to join us but show us the will to learn. Some members are impressively fluent (let alone our Japanese members). This meetup offers a unique opportunity of learning Japanese in a very comfortable environment while beer amplifies our learning capacity of the Japanese language. Many people find themselves better …

A group, finally, for all of those in the Washington, DC area who speak Ukrainian or want to learn. This group is also about the celebration of Ukrainian culture, and supporting the Ukrainian diaspora, which totals some 15 million people. We welcome native speakers, children of member sof the Ukrainian diaspora, those who have learned Ukrainian as a foreign language, and anyone interested in the language or culture of Ukraine. So, prykhod'te do nas!