Global Collaborations for a Better World World Cultures and Travel in New York (WCT-NY) A network of professionals and/or fun lovers who meet locally & connect globally Best Things in Life are Free! If you are culture, language, travel, and/or fun lover, and you like to enjoy them for free, this is the group for you!! If you are a new comer or happen to be traveling to New York, welcome to contact this friendly group also! We will connect to other non-profit WTC communities worldwide. Wouldn' …

This group is for people who both embrace & live diversity! Come celebrate the growing international community in the Philadelphia area by joining together with individuals from ALL OVER THE WORLD (Yes, the U.S. too!!). Meet people, share food, experiences, cultures, & languages. Let's discover new restaurants & clubs, enjoy delicious meals, go to culturally diverse events, go dancing, & have enriching conversation with interesting people from different places. It's a big world out there getting …

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 …

This group is for all ESL students who want to make a lot of friends!

"I love acting. It is so much more real than life" - Oscar Wilde. Maybe a young foreigner looking for a great acting experience? Or a theater aficionado willing to share your experiences? Perhaps just a curious beginner, eager to meet new people from all over the world and share a good time while discovering and improving your acting skills? No matter how you fit with those categories, PlugAndPlay welcomes you! PlugAndPlay aims at bringing people all together, regardless their level in English, …

This is a group for anyone who loves to interact with people from diverse background and cultures. I would love to have a great mix of people from around the world. Life is beautiful and short! We can learn so much from each other's experiences. This group would be for anyone who would consider themselves to be 'global citizens' or who would like to be in this description. In this group we would like to welcome like-minded couples who are fun and between the age group of 25-40. We can go to cult …

I am a native speaker of Mandarin Chinese from Taiwan and I want to create a community where all the Chinese Mandarin learners/students can get together and practice spoken Chinese. Our focus will be on speaking and listening rather than writing and reading. You will learn the practical spoken Mandarin at this meetup. We have advanced Mandarin Chinese conversation meeting regularly and also have small classes for beginner and intermediate learners.

Do you want to practice your English now that you've helped everyone else with their Spanish, French, German, Italian, and Portuguese? Meet with other young professionals and students in the Philadelphia area who are also interested in English conversation. We are native English speakers, international students and professionals, people who are new in town, singles, and people who love to travel.  We get together for English conversation, games, and other fun activities. All levels are welcome, …

This group is for all those engaged in learning a new language and need someone to practice with. You can do all the book study you want, but without constant practice, the book work is moot. Perhaps you are a new immigrant who needs to practice your English or you will be moving to France next year and need to master the language? Simply answer the profile questions and I will be setting up partners where you will meet once a week in person or via skype or IM (whatever is convenient for the t …

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 …

Connect with Portuguese speakers in the Philadelphia area. We are native Brazilians, native Portuguese, Portuguese teachers, English teachers, people who have lived in Brazil and Portugal, Portuguese language students, and other lusophiles. Speak Portuguese (alternating weeks) and English (every week) with native speakers and others who are serious about practicing these languages. Join us also for dinners, Brazilian films, Brazilian music, televised soccer games in bars, and other events in the …

Connect with Italians and Italian language enthusiasts in the Philadelphia area: native Italians, Italian teachers, people who have lived in Italy, students of Italian and other italophiles. Speak Italian and/or English every week with native speakers and others who are serious about practicing these languages.  Join us also for dinners, Italian films, and other events at the Italian Consulate, America-Italy society, and the University of Pennsylvania. If you are interested in Italian language c …

Ciao a Tutti! This group is for people who are learning Italian and want to practice speaking. It is also for people who are Italian and are learning English. The idea is for speakers to have no choice but to speak in the language they are learning in order to be understood. You should be at least at the intermediate level. Welcome to the group and don't worry about making mistakes! Speak! Questo gruppo è per le persone che stanno imparando l'inglese e vogliono esercitarsi a parlare. È anche per …

Meet local students of  Spanish language and culture lovers for  conversational practice and to sharpen your skills in a fun social setting. Come to our instructor-organized Spanish Language Meetups and make new amigos/as as you practice speaking, discover new phrases, and finally figure out verb conjugations! Adults of all levels welcome.  Meetings are informal/casual, pressure-free. Please note that in addition to meetups, CHL offers group, private and semiprivate instruction, immersion progra …

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New York is an incredible city with no other place in the world quite like it. You can be whoever you want, and start a new life. Of course, coming from another country, it can be difficult to break out of your own culture and community, and take advantage of everything New York has to offer. If you feel you still have yet to experience a full, happy life in New York and the U.S., this group is for you. We are two Chinese-speaking Americans who help Chinese speakers connect with local New Yorker …

Sharing your home with an adventurous teen can be the most rewarding experience. This group will focus on events, planning, and supporting foreign exchange students during the academic year from over 60 countries. Those interested in learning more are free to join.

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.

Read All About It! is a great opportunity to read and understand an English-language newspaper. Practice speaking, increase vocabulary, and build public speaking confidence. Learn about the world and be able to converse with others! Develop reading fluency, discuss current events using English vocabulary and grammar, and expand world knowledge. We read articles from a wide variety of news sources ranging from The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal to The African Business Magazine. Improv …

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. The New York City English Language Group formerly known as New York City English as a Second Language (ESL) The English Language Unites Us All. Let Us Have More of It !!! 18-118 year-YOUNG?... Regardless of your speaking level, YOU are WELCOME to Join Us to Practice ENGLISH and Have a Lot of FUN too! You accept to complete your …

Meet with other local people who are interested in Volunteering for their community! Gather and discuss/plan community service projects. Our members are business owners, managers, executives, professionals and community leaders who are willing to share their time talent and treasure to help others in the local and world community. e-mail Bob.Lankin@Raymondjames.com

Are you Polish (or with Polish decency) and want to connect with others in NYC? Do you want to find out more about Polish culture and have the opportunity to practice your language skills? Are you interested in European culture in general? This is a right place for you!!! This group is for Polish and those with Polish background who love to network and socialize. However, we do not limit it to Polish speakers only. Our members are from various European crowd. To join our group you have to …

Established by the renowned Foreign Policy Association, the Global Career Boot Camps are designed to bring together and mobilize the next generation of actors in the foreign policy world through its specialized career development courses and network of globally-minded individuals. Established in New York City, the program has expanded to Washington, D.C. and Boston, and continues to grow.

English Corner NYC - It’ll be a fun place to meet new people and practice your English with native speakers, all completely free of cost.

Ahlan/Hello. I'm Michael Kim 'Jamal' Riegelman, the Director/al'modir of the NYC Arabic Club. Feel free to text or call me at 1 (347) 523-3937, or email me at MichaelKimRiegelman@gmail.com if you have any questions about our community. Our goal is to bring people together who share a common interest in the diversity and richness of the Arab World - which stretches from Morocco to Oman. We try to break through the stereotypes which so many people have by offering unique cultural and educationa …

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 …

Welcome! The NYC Mandarin Club is the ideal network for you to learn Mandarin Chinese. Join today! www.meetup.com/nycmandarin

We are dedicated to playing board and card games and having fun. Games vary from classics like: Taboo, Pictionary, Scrabble to german style games like: Ticket to Ride, Settlers of Catans to Wargaming ones like: Risk, Memoir 44, depending on who brought what and what people want to play.