Want to practice and improve your Arabic? This group is for native and secondary users of all forms of Arabic, literary or spoken of all levels and ages. Anyone who is interested in Arabic, from beginner to native-speaker is welcome! Our goal is to schedule as many events as possible to accomodate the range of proficiencies as well as provide a variety of cultural/linguistic events for our members. New event organizers are always welcome, so if you have an idea for an upcoming event and would li …

Have you traveled widely? Always interested in other cultures and not sure why? Love to meet people from all walks of life and different cultures? Curious to learn new languages? Enjoy learning about and making a difference in the world? Well, you are not alone. There are French clubs and Spanish clubs- African clubs and Asian Clubs. The Global Citizens Meet UP is not about one culture or people, but about bringing all globally-minded people together to share, learn, and explore ways to create p …

Come join us as we learn, study, teach, and speak Ayisyen among beginners and advanced speakers. - Come if you're Haitian, and you don't speak the language at all. - Come if you know even only two words. - Come if you're Haitian, and you have been speaking it all of your life. - Come if you're [insert any nationality here], and you want to learn the language. - Come if you're merely curious and just want to know more about Haitian culture. In other words -- in Haitian words -- VINI KIJAN OU YE …

Welcome to the Boston Expat and World Travelers meetup group. Do you have a passion for traveling overseas and learning about other cultures? We are a group of friendly travelers and expats who meet monthly for a drink to exchange travel ideas, tips, and stories about exciting places we have traveled to, lived in, or hope to visit soon. We welcome anyone who is interested in world travel, whether you are considering it for the first time or a travel junkie who routinely quits your job in search …

Welcome to Boston Japanese and English Language Club!　（日本語はこちら） We connect language learners with native speakers of Japanese or English. Practice speaking, find out about cultures, styles, history, current events, and meet new friends! People who want to speak (or hear) Japanese or English can join. It is open to all ages, and all levels of skill. Generally speaking, all people are welcome to join this club, however it is expected that everyone abide by the following basic guidelines: Individu …

Please take our polls- click "Polls" on the left. ---- The Boston Spanish Meetup Group: Este es un grupo social en español. La gente es súper simpática y el grupo nos da chance de conocer a otras personas con intereses internacionales. La mayoria hablan español como primer idioma o avanzado pero siempre vienen algunos de todo nivel quienes se encuentran unos a otros.   Hablamos completamente en español. Las reuniones son oportunidades informales para conocer y charlar con otros miembros del gr …

Mandarin Chinese conversation practice group, for all levels. The group is open and self-led. When we run out of vocabulary, we chat about China in English :) Welcome native speakers who would like to meet conversation partners, or lead activities. Housekeeping: Here are some guidelines to keep the group functioning smoothly, information on the site easy to find, and keep emails to a minimum. Thanks in advance for reading these and complying! Meetups: Members are welcome to suggest events and en …

Want to practice your Portuguese? Meetup with others in your area who are also interested in the Portuguese Language. All ages and levels of proficiency are welcome!

Noi americani italianizzati e italiani americanizzati ci dedichiamo agli studenti, docenti e amanti della lingua italiana, e a tutti quelli che apprezzano il valore del viaggio e dello scambio culturale tra i nostri due paesi. Ci fa piacere condividere idee e storie, creare nuovi rapporti, e riconoscere l'importanza di costruire una forte comunità. We Italianized Americans and Americanized Italians are committed to students, teachers and lovers of the Italian language, and to all of those who ap …

This group is for those interested in multidisciplinary networking and collaboration. Taking inspiration from The Medici Effect, The Renaissance, and even such creative collaborations as Burning Man...How can the intersection of technology, science, arts, culture, business, philosophy, etc., amplify innovation and create new ways of thinking, behaving, expressing and living? This group will meet to network, discuss and brainstorm ideas, projects and possibilities. Frans Johansson’s The Medici E …

Hi there and welcome!! Would you like to learn or practice Hungarian? Meet up with others in your area who are also interested in the Hungarian language and culture? Our goal is to connect language learners with native speakers of Hungarian or English. All ages and proficiency are welcome. Practice speaking, find out about cultures, history, current events, and meet new friends! Please fill your application/profile as much as possible. Because we want to know who you are, what you are looking fo …

This is group for anyone interested in conversing in Polish. Native speakers and learners of all levels are welcome. The goal is to improve our skills, meet new people, and have fun. I started this group because I am a beginning learner and looking to meet other learners and Polish speakers to improve my language skills. For beginners, we will have a few simple topics of conversation for each session, so you can prepare some vocabulary or at least know what to expect. Requirements of membership …

Noi americani italianizzati e italiani americanizzati ci dedichiamo agli studenti, docenti e amanti della lingua italiana, e a tutti quelli che apprezzano il valore del viaggio e dello scambio culturale tra i nostri due paesi. Ci fa piacere condividere idee e storie, creare nuovi rapporti, e riconoscere l'importanza di costruire una forte comunità. We Italianized Americans and Americanized Italians are committed to students, teachers and lovers of the Italian language, and to all of those who ap …

This group is designed for Hebrew speakers at all levels ( from zero and up) to meet one another and improve their language skills as well as discuss latest Israeli/Jewish events in art and culture in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Fritanese: FRench, ITalian, SpANish, PortuguESE, and more Mix it up (one at a time) with one or more languages that you're working on, over lunch in Downtown Crossing.

Looking to practice your English conversation and listening skills, while meeting other international students within the Boston, Malden, Everett, or Medford areas? Then this group is for you. Formed by an ESL teacher at a top school in the city, we will meet at quaint cafes in Central Square, share a delicious meal at a local bistro in Malden, or even take cooking classes and learn how to cook easy-to-make American meals. There's nothing greater than good conversation and delicious food shared …

This group is for all who love to travel. We meet at Friend Street Hostel & Cafe located in the heart of Boston. All are welcome who believe you don't have to break the bank to see the world! Meeting in the hostel cafe allows the opportunity to meet others who are currently traveling the world and are visiting Boston. We'll be meeting to socialize, eat & drink, and share travel adventures. Join us at the next event!

New in the city? Love to eat out? Want to meet new people? Want to try different type of cuisine? Well this is a group for young, hungry and open-minded professionals interested in exploring Boston and its many international restaurants (Belgian, French, Indian, Spanish, Italian, Lebanese, Turkish, Chinese, Japanese,....). We would meet every other week for brunch, lunch or dinner. The meetup will be limited to 10 people, it is so much more enjoyable when we are not too big of a group and so muc …

This meetup group was created by the Boston Entrepreneurship Center (BEC) in order to connect the international population in Boston with local professional and academic initiatives.  For the past two years, BEC has been cultivating an international community concerned with socially impacting the world.  Boston is the premier source of incredible initiatives and opportunities for incoming international professionals and students. This network is ideal for people who want to learn more about the …

We had our busiest year ever in 2012. And the fun events continue. The best part is many of our members have posted ideas for events themselves. And a number of these ideas have become official events. We hope you will get a chance to participate soon. This Meetup group is created for local Asian and Asian Americans (professionals & college students) to interact and network in a fun, relaxing environment. We gather to share a unique perspective that belongs to people of asian descent and to cele …

This Group is about Exploring Life in the Hemingway Tradition with an emphasis on Culture, Continuing Education and The Occasional Adventure. :: :: :: Life is not a spectator sport ... ... and physical reality is infinitely more interesting than virtual reality. :: :: :: "There is no life on the internet ... ... no sense of space in cyberspace." :: :: :: This group was created to encourage exploration of and participation in cultural and educational opportunities in the Greater Cambridg …

The Boston Japanese Films, Anime, & Social Group is dedicated to the sharing of and learning about Japanese culture, Japanese language, Japanese Films, and Japanese Anime. The Boston Japanese Films, Anime, & Social Group is open to the public and all are welcome! You must be 18 or older to join following the meetup.com guidelines. The organizers host a variety of Japanese culture appreciation events and we are always open to ideas from our members! Our organizers hold a weekly dinner meetup to p …

We are a group of Deaf, hard of hearing, and hearing people who meet every week to chat in ASL. This group is open to ANYONE with an interest in American Sign Language and Deaf culture, from beginning ASL students to those who are fluent. We especially encourage people to come to our group who want to HAVE FUN while socializing with all sorts of different people! This is not a study group! It's a great group for practicing having real conversations in ASL. We welcome ANYONE with an interest in A …

A chance to meet and socialize with people from all over the world who share your passion for Europe.  Meet Europeans living in the Boston area and non-Europeans who have an appreciation for European culture.  Enjoy sharing stories and experiences living in Europe or places you visited in Europe.  Get help planning for your future Euro vacations.  Enjoy the opportity to learn from other cultures. Conversations will be in English but you might find a language partner and learn new languages.  All …

Make new international friends, learn about other cultures and practice speaking in English through our FREE monthly meetings.  Beginner, intermediate and advanced English students are all welcome! *ONLY non-native English speakers please. Thank you for respecting this restriction. In addition, if you are looking for private English conversation classes, please email Always Learning: Teacher.AlwaysLearning@yahoo.com At Always Learning the first hour is FREE; it includes an evaluation of your En …

This is a group for all those young professionals from all over the world who now live and work in Boston. People from all fields of work/study are welcome. We all know how busy our life can get with our work schedule, daily commute, and getting accustomed to a different place/culture from the one where we grew up. Due to this daily routine, sometimes we don't find the time or the opportunity to meet new people. This is a good way to connect with young professionals of different cultures, jobs, …

This is a group for all Dominican professionals who live or work in the Greater Boston area. Boston is a very vibrant city that has a lot to offer and enjoy. However, with our busy schedules it is sometimes difficult to find the time to meet new people, let alone others like-minded Dominican professionals, in this city. This group’s mission is to get a well-educated and diverse group of Dominicans together to build long lasting friendships the way our Dominican parents taught us, through social …

¿Hablas español? Are you trying to improve your Spanish language skills, or simply keep in practice? Do you love Spanish literature? Join us for great conversation and discussion of the best contemporary literature from the Spanish speaking world, in Spanish, sponsored by AES Languages! Our group is guided by a native speaker who leads engaging discussions in Spanish and helps club members practice their speaking and comprehension skills. Discussions go beyond the book to look at the author's ba …