Welcome! Bienvenido!  to the School of Spanish at Quest Meetup Group. This meetup is for all those who have a desire to learn Spanish be it for travel, business or simply fun. The meetup is sponsored by the School of Spanish (SOS) at Quest Language Studies. The meetup meetings are currently on sabatical until early 2011. Please note that an attempted hijack of this meetup by a former employee may have resulted in you getting emails from Yolanda Perez under the guise of School of Spanish. Ms. …

French language lovers and French culture lovers, welcome to French Conversation Drop-in Lessons. Would you like to learn French in a comfortable and a friendly environment? Would you like to speak with confidence and develop your vocabulary? Then drop-in any time for a French lesson. My name is Pierre. French is my first language and I have been teaching French full time to business people since 1984. I teach business people in their office and civil servants in different ministries. To help Fr …

We live in an ever-shrinking world, where the modern technology and transportation systems make it easier than ever to connect with people from any corner of the world. We also have the fortune to live in a vibrant city that is home to people of many different ethnic and cultural backgrounds. The goal of this Meetup group is to promote cross-cultural dialogue and cultural exchange through a variety of local activities and events, as well as international trips. The World Cultures and Travel Club …

Le French Meetup de Toronto vous invite à son Ciné-club pour pour explorer la culture française à travers le cinéma en français. Tous les membres sont libre d'organiser des sorties pour voir des films en français ou tout simplement organiser des rencontres pour socialiser entre cinéphiles. You are welcome to organize an outing to practice the French language through movies. Le ciné, les amis(es), les échanges...bref on bavarde en français et on s'amuse! Lancez-vous dans la langue et la culture …

This group brings together Canadians that want to learn Russian as a foreign language and native Russian speakers that are willing to help. The main emphasis of this group is to study Russian, but some elements of Russian culture such as customs, manners, and ethnic foods may be introduced as well. Due to the structure and timing of the classes a new rule is now in effect. In order to join this group you must know the Russian alphabet. Rules: - good manners and respect for other members …

Study English in Canada *** Best Things in Life Are Free *** This is a community of international students, new comers to Canada, people interested in improving their English, people interested in another language or culture, and English-speaking locals who'd like to help out or make friends. We are Not-for-Profit and not associated with any (private) English schools. Want to practice your English for free? Meet friends from the international community? Learn more languages beside English for …

Welcome to our group! Our goals are to create a fun, safe and exciting environment to exchange language and culture. Our language exchanges consist of practical Korean/English language practice and discussions on life in Korea/Canada. They are a fun way to make new friends and practice your Korean or English :) If you are visiting or studying in Toronto (or plan to visit or study in Korea), I would recommend joining our group to help better understand the differences in the two cultures, improve …

This friendly, welcoming group is for people who've got some rudimentary or rusty Cantonese and would like to have a place to improve their skills, share their knowledge, and learn with others. It's meant to help, support and encourage anybody who is interested to learn Cantonese. Meet other local Cantonese Speakers to practice the language. We have a good mix of people, from a few who are just learning, to quite a few "native" Cantonese speakers, who are all quite eager to help out the beginner …

Life is an adventure. We are a diverse group of people with a passion for travel and outdoor life. If you are looking for new opportunities for great travel and outdoor adventures - domestic and international - and friends to share them with, you have found the right group. We will organize monthly social and/or cultural events to highlight the cultures of the many different ethnic groups in our multicultural city. These may include dinners at international restaurants, international festivals, …

INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS If you enjoy travel, friendship, activities, music, parties, art, networking, socializing, sharing, learning, language, culture, inspiration, personal/professional development, and/or some fun, and you like them for free, this is the group for you!! The goals of this Meetup group are three-fold: (1) To promote cross-cultural dialogue and cultural/language exchange through a variety of free local activities and events, as well as international trips. (Participation in these …

Are you Arabic speaker? Learning Arabic and want to practice speaking? Are you new to Toronto or want to expend your social circle? Want to meet with others in your area who are also interested in the Arabic or Middle Eastern Culture? Watch our TV interview about our meetup on Ominyat TV http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xnu2PT_vSMc Listen to our interview about our meetup on CBC Radio international  -Click the " listen" box on top of " 16:26, 2011" http://www.rcinet.ca/arabe/chronique/societe- …

WELCOME TO TORONTOBABEL! OVERVIEW In Toronto we have lots of Meetup groups dedicated to one particular language or where Meetups take place in coffee shops or parks.  TorontoBabel aims to provide a fun and relaxed atmosphere in a bar environment where speakers of many different languages come together to practice speaking a different language in a real-world context with real people and make new friends with people from all over the world for FREE! Since our gatherings take place in a bar, there …

Newcomers @ GTA Let's build a friendly community with people originally from outside Toronto or all over the world, as well as anyone who would like to meet people of different cultural backgrounds and provide assistance to them. Language, Job hunting, Information/Free seminars (leisure, living, immigration, legal, education, community resources...), Experience sharing (do & don't...), Settling in general, Commute assistance (carpools/rides, license tests), Expanding social circle and horizon, …

LEGGI LA VERSIONE ITALIANA The purpose of this Meetup group is to help people with an interest in Italian language and culture connect with one another, both online and in person. Whether you are a native speaker of Italian or a debutant, you are welcome to join our diverse and fast-growing group. The Toronto Italian Connection is organized by Lega Italiana / Italian Connection , an international association on Italian language and culture. Our non-profit organization oversees groups like this i …

Welcome to Try New Things in Toronto, a place where you get to meet new friends from all over the world, try out new cuisines and have fun trying new, fun hobbies too! Whether you're a newcomer, a college/university student, just starting a new career or looking for something after the 9-5 grind, TorontoTNT is for all adults of all ages. Some of the variety of events we've already tried include: Canoeing around the Toronto Islands, Wine tasting, Comedy Shows, Karaoke, Paintballing, Board game b …

Toronto Language Exchange (TLX) Best Things in Life are Free! Any member of this group can schedule a meetup! (Will help promote it if needed and if the event is free, safe, and of interests to members) I decided to start this group because I wanted to give international students/people the opportunity to get the full experience of coming to Canada to learn English. Let's build a community of international flavor where you can meet people from all over the world, have fun and establish friends …

I started this group because of my interest in China, Chinese culture, Chinese language and the Chinese people. My friends in China and my Chinese friends in Canada are always asking me about Canadian people, culture in Canada and have an interest in improving their English language skills. Many of my Canadian friends and acquaintance ask me about China and Chinese culture and are always interested in hearing about my trips to China.

This group was created for the purpose of sharing Asian cultures and language among other Asians. Whether you're Asian Canadian or newly arrived from Asia. The group will also be hosting a variety of dinner/gaming/movie event and other social activities for everyone to come out.  We hope you enjoy this group and your time here. Policies: 1...For now I only accept Asian members. 2...Please do not use a photo of yourself for your profile in this group,  this goes to everyone.  You may use any pho …

- Japanese class description Basic grammar, vocabulary and Japanese characters (Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji) in practical situations such as asking directions, shopping, eating out. You will be exposed to the language through realia (real stuff - internet SNSs, books, magazines, restaurant menus, advertisements, TV shows, comic books, etc), together with the textbook, in order to acquire a proper knowledge as well as practical colloquial expressions. You will have enough opportunities to practice …

If you want to jumpstart or improve your Spanish, you've come to the right place! Join this meetup for drop-in Spanish lessons or more in-depth programs. My name is Carlos Herrera, Master's in Teaching Spanish as a Second Language, founder and manager of Muchospanish and organizer of Spanglish Toronto Meetup. I created this group to help people learn Spanish and improve their current level of proficiency by using modern methods and the best tools available. Lessons are tipically 1.5 or 2hrs, the …

A group where Desi (East Indian/Pakistani/Bangladeshi/Sri Lankan) girls can meet over coffee, go out for movies, talk about bollywood gossip, go shopping, go to spas and salons, talk about relationships and hobbies, go to a bar/club to let your hair down knowing you will be safe and basically do anything fun and be their self. Sorry men! There are times when girls want to be alone and do fun things and ofcourse talk about YOU so we need our space too. Open to any desi girl wanting to take a brea …

Francophones, and French language and culture enthusiasts meet around the North York area to converse in French. This is a great forum for keeping up and practicing French here in the North York region, and making friends in the process.

This is a group for anyone coming from Caribbean OR interested in Caribbean Culture: English/French and Spanish west indies. Everyone is welcome! Let's get together for fun activities such as Caribbean restaurants, any types of caribbean dance lessons or language courses, caribbean parties... It's Up to You!! Caribbean sea has thousands of islands with a various community who worth getting to know better. Guadeloupe, Martinique, Sint Maarten, Bahamas, Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, P …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning or practicing Portuguese. It is also a group for Portuguese native speakers that want to improve their English skills. By helping others and getting help, you have the chance to Learn - Make Friends and Have Fun. This is the same approach successfully used in TorontoBabel. It's also FREE!

Welcome to ORIGIN - Collective of Asian Singles. We are a upscale dating group for Asians (from Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Vietnam, Singapore, China, Indonesia, etc.) that are between the age of 21-35. Our events are highly exclusive and are held in only the most chic, upscale, elite venues in downtown Toronto. Members must also go through a thorough selection process so that we know each unique member is serious about finding the right one. Organizers of ORIGIN have many years of event experience an …

This is a group for Mandarin and/or Taiwanese speaking mothers with their preschoolers. I started this group because I would love for myself and my daughter to use our native languages outside our home and make friends. We will meet once a week in the Toronto beach neighbourhood. Depending on the weather we can meet at the Beaches Library, the community centre, or the various playgrounds in the hood. In the summer we will also head out to the beach.New ideas always welcome!

Have fun with friends whilst speaking French! : ) Upcoming events include hikes, camp fires, games, get-togethers, etc. Open to all ages however, children must be accompanied by an adult. Group 1: Basic. Conversation in both French and English. Group 2: Intermediate. Conversation in both French and English. Group 3: Advanced. Conversation in French. Participants will be expected to speak only French.

Le Centre Culturel de l'Alliance Française de Toronto offre une saison culturelle riche et variée. Notre saison se déploie de septembre à juin et attire des publics francophones et francophiles. Quelques 80 spectacles sont proposés chaque année (cabaret, musique de chambre, théâtre, conférence, expositions...) ! Inscrivez-vous à notre groupe Meet Up et soyez l'un des premiers à être informé de nos soirées ! The Cultural Centre Alliance Francaise de Toronto offers an eclectic calendar of events b …