Hello! How are you guys doing? “This is a group for anyone interested in exchange language, make friends, enjoy music and more. I want anyone to join this group. And I want you guys to enjoy eachother and bring your friends as many as possible! I want to make a regular event on Tue twice in a month. It might hard to join the event on weekday. But I am looking forward to meet up with you guys!!!" Thanks!!

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 …

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 …

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.

The Toronto Chinese Meetup Group Welcome to the most active Chinese Meetup group in Toronto * Language Exchange ** Socialize & Have Fun ** Culture Exchange ** Service to the Community (and fellow members) * You don't need to be a Chinese to join this group--Everyone's welcome!! (No requirement on your language ability or efforts to learn the language.) The Toronto Chinese Meetup Group (formerly "Toronto Chinese Exchange" or TCX) is for anyone who speaks Chinese, would like to practice or lear …

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, …

Meet others in your local area who share an enjoyment for the Japanese language and culture. Experience cultural activities and make new friends in our growing community! Beginners welcome. Events are held regularly so join now!

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 …

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- …

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 …

Hi French people and French lovers. Welcome to the French multicultural community of the GTA. This is an opportunity to speak French in Toronto, Mississauga and North York. We organize some meetups in different locations; the Peridot in Toronto, the Crocbar in Mississauga or the Alice Fazooli's in Richmond Hill. You will speak French in each meetup with friendly and exciting people from different countries and share your culture in French. This is "Le Carrefour des francophones et francophiles d …

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 …

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 …

BIENVENIDOS!!! Do you think it is time to learn a new language? Need a place to practice it and have it come alive? We certainly think so! Welcome to Speak Spanish TO me ! For 10 years(!) and counting, we are Toronto's largest and longest running Speaking Peer-Speaking Group! Come out, meet other like minded individuals (check our photo section to get an idea!)as we learn, practice and refresh the beautiful language that is Spanish! Along the way you will socialize and meet new friends, both nat …

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!

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, …

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 …

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 …

Lo scopo principale del nostro gruppo è l'uso della lingua italiana, una delle più belle ed interessanti lingue del mondo, in un ambiente accogliente e simpatico. Chi volesse unirsi a noi è pregato di iscriversi e di assistere alle riunioni ed eventi programmati durante l'anno. Il nostro gruppo accoglie gli appassionati della lingua e cultura italiane senza pregiudizi anche con una conoscenza a zero della lingua. Si impara ascoltando, parlando, leggendo e socializzando per cui è un dato di fatto …

A Meetup group for individuals interested in learning and discussing the Japanese language.

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 …

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 …

Practice English Conversation with native English speakers and qualified English teachers.

We are a society of information seekers. Come and join us every fourth Thursday for an evening of short lectures about a variety of topics. Refreshments will be provided. If you would like to give a presentation, let us know and we will try to pencil you in for the next event.

Enlight is the young professionals division of the Chinese Professional Association of Canada (CPAC), which has been helping Chinese professionals in Canada since 1992, with currently over 27,000 registered members. Enlight is built on the vision that young people can realise their potential by meeting and learning from the best in business and industry. Our members represent a wide variety of fields and sectors. Through these cross-industry, cross-functional collaborations, we hope to help our …

Welcome fellow travel enthusiasts. I have just taken over the organization of this group.  I have been an avid traveler for most of my life traveling to several provinces in Canada, most of the States in the U.S., many Latin American countries, the Middle East, Japan, China, and almost all of Europe. I have my own bucket list of the countries I would like to visit. What you should know about me is that I love building communities and organizing initiatives, such as trips.  As President of Metr …

Polish language and culture in Toronto. If you speak the Polish language at any level, and want to improve or just maintain your Polish language and culture, then this is the meetup for you. But we are not only about speaking Polish, we a fun little group too. When you join, please write a little about yourself and your connection to the Polish language and culture. Serdecznie zapraszam.

Taiwanese Canadian Association of Toronto (TCAT), the largest general-purpose all-ages Taiwanese organization in the Greater Toronto Area, was established back in 1963 and later registered as a non-profit organization in the Province of Ontario in 1975. The mandates of TCAT are: 1) to assist with Taiwanese immigrants, who reside in the GTA, in adapting to the environment of Canada; 2) to gather members to serve local communities within the GTA; 3) to provide methods of communications between mem …