Do you speak Spanish or English? Want to learn Spanish or English? If you answered "yes" to both of these questions, you are in the right place! Find a conversation partner, and have a chat! Here are some suggestions for an effective practice conversation: - Speak 15 min. in English, then 15 min. in Spanish - Speak in your practice language, while your partner speaks their practice language - Or using any other method you think may work! Look forward to seeing you in our next conversation Me …

El Centro de Educación de Trabajadores has been serving the Hell's Kitchen community since 1975. Through evening education programs, community organizing and cultural events, we help students learn new languages and participate in an exciting cultural exchange. Classes are offered in Spanish, English and Mandarin. We also offer a free Intercambio (English/Spanish language exchange) class Tuesday evenings. An all-volunteer teaching and administrative staff makes classes available at low cost. Our …

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 …

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 …

We want to get together to talk in English...in French...in Spanish...in Chinese...in many more languages! Come join us!!! ---------------------- We provide a friendly relaxed environment where people who are learning foreign languages can practice with other learners and native speakers. At every event, there will be smaller practice groups concentrating on French, Italian, German, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, etc. where you can either practice your skills, or help o …

Welcome to Rainbow ESL! This is a group where English learners who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender can meet to practice their English skills. We will have coffee events, bar events, movies and more - casual conversation! This is a great opportunity to practice your English as well as meet other gay learners! I am an ESL instructor and I look forward to getting this group started! Have fun while you improve your English!

Do you want to learn or practice a foreign language and have the opportunity for language exchange? Regular practice is the key! Join us at this well established weekly language exchange meeting organized every Sunday from 4pm to 6pm to brush up on a foreign language or learn some key sentences before traveling abroad. More than 40 members split into smaller practice groups to improve their french, german, english, spanish, portuguese, korean, chinese and many other languages, and you can also h …

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. This Meetup group was founded on October 10, 2005 by a lady from Vietnam who hosted language and dining events in Brooklyn, New York. She named me as her assistant before stepping down. I rescued it prior to its closing by Meetup, Inc. as the new group organizer on April 11, 2006. I added Chinese, French, English and Portuguese to …

If you are a native speaker or an advanced level learner of English who would like to meet fascinating people from all over the world, this group is for you! We offer a variety of meetups that allow members to explore the many exciting things to do and see in the New York City area. Also, our message board allows you to ask and respond to questions about the English language, American culture and living in New York City. Before you can join, please read through our *About Us* section. The …

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.

We will meet every month to network and you will get to know other international professionals! The atmosphere will be casual and the goal is to make business and personal connections.  Whether you are new to the US or you've been here for a while, you will have the opportunity to practice speaking about your work and your life in English in a setting in which you will not be judged.  The founder, Dr. Caroline Latterman, specializes in teaching English and Accent Reduction, so if you have any ac …

Meet a professional English teacher, Anthony, and chat over drinks!

Speak English easily with us! Explore Arts & Ideas with new friends and a real ESL Teacher. Welcome all international students • artists professionals • entrepreneurs 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. Improve your English while learning about Arts and Culture, with us. Explore …

Watch movies, Talk about it, Understand American culture, and Practice English face to face. We are MSLers. (Movie as second language)

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!

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Interested in improving your pronunciation of American English?  New York Accent Reduction Meetup group is for anyone who has learned English as a second language and wants reduce their foreign accent in a fun, welcoming environment.

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 …

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 …

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 …

Somos judios latinos y otros con intereses relacionados. Nos reunimos para diversion y para encontrar nuevos amigos. This is generally a non-English speaking group.

This is a social networking group with several purposes: The primary purpose is Exploring New York City. Each exploration event is prepared to be as informative as possible so that it is not only a superficial visit. We intend to explore: 1. Some of the most city's trendy, scenic and historically sites. 2. Museums: What is the difference between a Monet and a Picasso painting? 3. Ethnically diverse restaurants (keep up to date on the latest, coolest (and most important affordable restaurants) Ha …

A love of the contrasts of modern and traditional, trendy and classic, East and West – I started this group to share my fascination of the many dichotomies of Asian culture and to meet like-minded people in New York City. I plan on hosting language and cultural exchange events. Japanese, Chinese, and Korean – I want to explore the many opportunities to experience these rich cultures that only New York can offer. Everyone is invited to join this group. Anyone with an interest in languages, cu …

Meet and mingle with local Japanese language and culture lovers! This meetup will focus on three areas: Fun, Food and Culture. #1 Nippon Fun: Meet and Mingle Meetups, I'll try to choose cool izakayas and/or hidden spots! #2 Nippon Food: Ramen, Sushi, Okonomiyaki, Soba, Katsu, Donburi lets try them all! #3 Nippon Culture: Dance, Jazz, Films, Festivals all with a special Nippon twist! #4 Nippon Special: Special events as they come up. Lets make this the best meetup on meetup. Best, Todd

Hola amig@s: We are a wonderful community of fun and friendly people that enjoys participating in Spanish-themed cultural events and conversation. Being a member is FREE. We invite you to become a member and immerse yourself into BOTH language and culture, have fun and make tons of amigos! We have several events for our members: Informal Spanish conversation events in Manhattan Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced: Monthly Spanish Conversation Workshops for each level Private Movie Event in S …

El Centro de Educación de Trabajadores has been serving the Hell's Kitchen community since 1975. Through evening education programs, community organizing and cultural events, we help students learn new languages and participate in an exciting cultural exchange. Classes are offered in Spanish, English and Mandarin. We also offer a free Intercambio (English/Spanish language exchange) class Tuesday evenings. An all-volunteer teaching and administrative staff makes classes available at low cost. Our …

You might have been in a situation when after joining a conversation group, you wished you had known more language in order to have a conversation with someone. You were able to carry out a simple conversation, but it wasn't enough to keep your partner engaged and you didn't want them to feel you are learning basics at their expense. Or maybe, you are a foreign language student and you fall behind in your language class. Or maybe you are going to the country of interest and wished you spoke thei …