This is a group for anyone interested in affordable volunteering abroad, interning abroad, culture adventure, and language immersion opportunities. This group is started in order to help people access resources, understand the enriching experience of traveling with a purpose, get connected, and share. Many interesting topics will be discussed. It is great not just for learning and accessing resources, but also for socializing with people who have similar interests. Looking forward to meeting wit …

Hey everyone. We have a new organzier for this group. We will continue to have events that are interesting for all members. We want to attract people who are interested in Japanese and Canadian culture and customs. Hope to see everyone soon:)

This group is for everyone who is interested in the Klingon language, as portrayed in Star Trek movies and television episodes. It is totally non-profit, with no membership fees and free personal instruction. We just want to learn and practice tlhIngan Hol. Every meeting has a theme and things to practise and role-playing so you will pick it up very quickly. We don't encourage sitting back and observing, You WILL be speaking it from day one in a supportive, positive, and FUN atmosphere! Our mee …

Hello! Do you live in Vancouver? Do you like international cultures and languages. Do you speak Spanish? French? Swahili? Korean? Arabic or any other language from any other continent, whether Asia, Africa, Europe, South Ameria, North America or Australia. Are you open to interact in a multicultural dynamic group of people and learn more about the languages and cultures of other countries? All of this, via some interactive activities....Are you ready to explore culture, art, music, games, dance, …

We are a friendly and enthusiastic group of people who share a love for Italy, its language, its culture and people. We are based in the heart of Vancouver with events in Little Italy on Commercial Drive, Downtown at Stanley Park, The Renfrew Community Centre and other neighbourhoods throughout the city. You will find it easy to acquire language partners and make amici at one of our weekly social events. When you join us you will be able to speak, read and write in Italian, meet Italian speakers …

Hi everyone, Would you like to practice all the languages you speak during a same night? If so, you should check out this group. Come and meet people interested in learning languages! Each table will be equipped with a flag representing the language spoken at the table. The idea is to switch tables or to just stand and chat with whoever you meet. Don't worry if you speak only one language fluently, I am sure, you will find people happy to practice this language with natives. We are more a polygl …

This conversation club is sponsored by Blue Ocean International Consulting Inc.. It's divided into two types of meetup, Conversation Class and Culture/Language Exchange Conversation Class: It provides an English speaking environment for Asian ESL students who doesn't have enough chance to speak English in their daily life in Vancouver. This is an organized but casual meetup that each meeting is planning by the organizer. The students level should be between lower to upper intermediate. If you w …

We want to build a bridge between the classroom and the real world. Join the ABC Study Group to make new friends and experience the diversity of this city. Are you new in Vancouver? Do you want to study English? Make the most of your time and have fun with people like you! Learn and improve your conversational skills. Let's review current topics in the news. You can get help with your homework, too, or set up a language exchange. Not a language student? That's cool, too! We welcome anybody who w …

Let's consider culture, language, and cognition for a moment. Did you know that if you're a Korean-Canadian, that means you may have two personalities living inside you that are triggered by language and environment, a phenomenon known as "frame-switching"? Have you ever wondered why you act differently around different people and languages? A Korean-Canadian is someone who is of Korean descent who is a Canadian citizen, irrespective of having been born here or having emigrated from Korea. I fe …

Have a fun evening speaking German and meeting new people. Everyone is welcome, Germans and people who want to practice their German.  Please click on the "Pages" tab above and read about our group and what we are about before you join or come to a meetup. Schau doch mal vorbei!

Learning Mandarin is more than learning a language, it enables you to explore one of the most ancient culture of the world. It can easily become a life involvement. Knowing the Chinese language will enable you to communicate better with Chinese speaking people and provide you with a better understanding of Chinese culture. By learning Mandarin you will be able to speak with more people than any other language- including English. I know many people want to learn mandarin in Canada . Also many peo …

Are you new to Canada? Join our free ESL group!! This group is for new immigrants to Canada. Our priority is Permanent Residents and Canadian citizens who have been here for three years or less.  We also welcome Canadian-born members who are interested in meeting and helping newcomers practice and improve their English skills and integrate into Canadian life through the social and educational activities we organize. Join us every week as we practice English at our free Conversation Club, where w …

The Vancouver Mandarin Chinese Club is for Metro Vancouver residents who are interested in Chinese language and culture and who want to get together and share their experiences in learning. The format of this club is NOT like a credited course offered at a university or college, which means you will not see systematic teaching material for the club. The purpose is to offer a friendly and pressure -free environment for Mandarin learners to learn and practice their knowledge with other learners an …

Are you interested in having a conversation in English with people from Canada and around the world?  Let's meet and talk in English together! You can make foreign friends from many other countries and you can have fun while you're chat!  You can learn about different cultures! Come and check this out! Our conversation club for anyone who is interested in practicing their English (or helping someone else practice their English) and making new friends. Every week we meet and talk about interestin …

Thinking about traveling to Latin America or Spain? Explore a new language; learn cultural tips and tricks for you to feel more comfortable and more confident. This is your space for socializing and practicing a new language while you meet new friends and get in touch with the Latin community in BC. Be part of the Spanish lessons and the conversation club!

Facing the challenge of finding a job or starting a career using your second language? Having the difficulty of fitting in the society? Losing the confidence you had before? Feeling a void in your social life? JOIN US :) If you are an immigrant/international student/new comer who experience the initial challenge in this new land OR You had successfully overcome the challenge of establishing a new life here and love to make others' road less bumpy. We share stories and tips to help each other to …

¿Hablas Español? This group is for Canadians and Permanent Residents who love to learn Spanish and learn more about Latin American cultures! This drop-in program runs Fridays from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Robert Lee YMCA and is led by trained facilitators from Latin America. You must have a basic command of Spanish and be able to communicate about common everyday topics. We'll talk about many interesting topics such as Day of the Dead, how to drink yerba mate, your favorite Garcia Marquez novel, i …

Interested in learning some basic Chinese (Mandarin) conversation and expand your social circle? Want to have a deeper insight into Chinese culture? We provide a friendly Chinese learning environment & aim to improve communication between people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Come join us and learn with a group of passionate teachers. (lessons are strictly for beginners)

Nuestro grupo es un lugar donde se puede hablar espanol, y encontrar otras personas que se interesan en el idioma de Cervantes. Nos encontramos regularmente en diversos lugares en la ciudad. Cobramos 50 centavos cada meetup por los gastos de la organizacion con meetup.com. Estamos abiertos a todos que hablan Castellano! Our group is a place to speak Spanish, and to meet other people who are interested in the language of Cervantes. We meet regularly in various places around the city. There is a 5 …

This is a group for anyone interested in listening to stories, or interested in practicing their stories and improving storytelling skills. (English language learners are also welcome!) Stories can be inspired from personal experiences, real-life events, literature, or your imagination. Everyone has a story! Stories can have various purposes from entertainment to teaching principles to starting conversations to sharing life lessons. As a creative form of communication, a story is a great way to …

The Swiss Society of Vancouver was originally founded in 1912 and was incorporated as a non-profit organization under the BC Society Act in 1948.Its purposes are to promote Swiss traditions and culture: exchange and understanding among Swiss people in BC; assist people of Swiss origin who are immigrants to BC in every possible way, to participate in the economic, professional and intellectual sectors of their new country; own, operate and/or manage a social club.

Mission: Our City of Colours is a non-profit organization seeking to increase the visibility of, and address the issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in a variety of linguistic and cultural communities. Vision: Our vision is a place with inclusive and supportive communities that accept, understand, and respect the existence and experiences of people from all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

Have a fun time speaking Russian and meeting new people. Everyone is welcome, native speakers and people who want to practice their Russian. All ages and levels welcome.

Hello and thanks for visiting Hi Vancouver Korean language and culture meetup. The goal of this meetup is to faciliate the shared learning of the members' cultures whether it be Korean, Canadian or other. We usually meet twice a month in downtown Vancouver. Our meetup is usually 2 hours long. This is for people who are serious about learning the language. During the two hours, we pair everyone randomly with English/Korean partners. This model helps improve listening and speaking skills in Englis …

Pour apprendre la langue française ou l'améliorer et connaître les différentes cultures francophones. Venez passer un moment agréable entre francophones et francophiles et vous faire de nouveaux ami(e)s. Les rencontres se font deux fois par semaine. Tous les samedis matins à partir de 13 heures chez BG à Metrotown et les jeudis soirs à partir de 19h au Waves Coffee, 1095 West Broadway, Vancouver. To improve your French, and to know better the French Culture with pleasure. Come to our weekly me …

To share cultures, music and experience. To meet new people in a friendly enviroment. To help people learning English or Japanese. Most of all, just to have fun :-)

This group is for everybody who wants to reach across cultural boundaries and understand the world by understanding foreign languages. Vancouver is one of the most diverse cities in the world. Cultures and languages blend into an ever-changing mix. Come and take full advantage of this mix by interacting with others. Learn a new language! And make new friends at the same time. Do you want to practice your conversation skills? Have you ever wanted to know more about a foreign language you hear i …

This group is open to anyone who wants to practice their conversational English in a comfortable and relaxed, yet fun environment. (laughter is almost guaranteed!) An interesting topic will be provided, along with some vocabulary and several points to get you started. For more information about who we are, visit us here: http://presentsimpleesl.wordpress.com https://www.facebook.com/Present.Simple.ESL https://twitter.com/_PresentSimple