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 London Italian Connection is organized by Lega Italiana / Italian Connection, an international association dedicated to the Italian language and culture. Our non-profit organization oversees groups …

"The truest expression of a people is in its dances and in its music" From traditional ethnic music to foreign language pop music, the phrase "World Music" covers a lot of ground. From Reggae to Ragas, Celtic to Klezmer, Salsa to Paris Cafe, world music pretty much encompasses everything that doesn't fit comfortably into an typical 'Top 40' pop chart. All in all, world music is considered just plain music to the vast majority of people in the world. Music is universal, and to discover the music …

This is a joint Meetup for Czech and Slovak Expats and those interested in the Czech and Slovak Languages. We meet once a month on the third Tuesday of each month and our locations vary. We chat in Czech, Slovak & English, and range in ability from complete beginner to native. Everyone is welcome along with friends. It's free to be a member and to attend all the events.

The London Culture Vultures explore the city's dynamic and diverse cultural life, visiting the hottest and most happening events. We meet two or three times a month with a preference for fun, cutting edge arts events, which usually end with a visit to a nearby bar. Our group has a low membership fee (this helps to cover our meetup charges and should be paid after one month or after your first meetup experience!) and a not-for-profit ethic - money left over after organising expenses is put back …

To give orientals a taste of UK culture and for orientals to show people interested in their culture a little bit about it. I have made friends with koreans and very much enjoyed their company. I am also learning chinese and have friends in Harbin, Shanghai, Chengdu and Taiwan. This group will be an opportunity for you to see the sights and sounds of london and make friends at the same time. When we have 10 members I will arrange a planning meeting where you can suggest ideas of trips out and ev …

Get active, join English Out There London on here (free) and book and pay for some amazing lessons in small groups. Become part of an English teaching and learning revolution! If you want some EOT lessons and there aren't any at the time you want, just put a note on the discussion board with the times you want to study. The quick effect of EOT is to boost your confidence, re-motivate you and improve your fluency...it also helps you to remember language more efficiently and hear new vocabulary. …

Namaste! Welcome to London Hindi Meetup - a place for hindi speakers to meet. All are welcome and we have members of all ages and backgrounds; native speakers who wish to chat in their own toungue, learners looking to practice and improove fluency or those whom learnt long ago and wish to keep their hindi ticking over. Begginers are welcome too though it would help if you know a few words or are working through a teach yourself book as we are not a teaching group as such, although everyone trie …

Greed is not good. Capitalism is in crisis. The icecaps are melting. Western democracies are backing war and torture around the world. Women earn less than men. Racism is still everywhere. You all know this...you probably joined groups to do something about it (if not, get on with it, what are you thinking about?!)...but this group is not about the doing, it is more about the anti-capitalist's day off! Beer - certainly! Moaning about the system - absolutely! But also getting out the house so y …

Welcome friends! Добро пожаловать, друзья! Modern technology changed the way people communicate, Facebook changed the way people communicate, but what does it take to change the way in which people meet? The purpose of our group is to bring like-minded people together. We believe that conversations are very powerful between interesting people who think alike and have similar aspirations. We would like to change the definition of a “stranger” and dare you to meet new people with the same interes …

Do you live in London? Are you from anywhere in the world? Are you keen to discover this city we live in? Do you want to learn about different cultures and meet new people from around the world? We will do different cultural and social activities and events on a global level open to all people from different backgrounds and of different nationalities. We will try to do all these activities in the cheapest possible way. Here are some of things you can expect to do with our group: •    Visit a …

This group is for Londoners who speak Russian or learn Russian and those who seek more exposure to Russian culture and people. NOTE: This group is for modern people living today and here, so there will be no Matreshkas, listening to 1990's Russian music, no respect whatsoever for revolutions, Kobzon, Tzar, Red and White Army, emigre, etc. Genuine modern Russian culture only.

Do you want to improve your English and meet new people? International English Learners is for people who want to improve their  English and meet other people who want to do the same, and for English 'native speakers' who want to help them. All nationalities are welcome, and your English level is not important (although if you are a complete beginner, the activities will be difficult for you) IEL meetups are all about learning some new words, speaking as much English as possible,  meeting new …

I started this group to meet with other learners of Mandarin Chinese and share knowledge of writing simplified Chinese with the equivalent pinyin to help with pronounciation. As a group we explore modern visual design and culture within China and look at different written forms and underlying meanings around Chinese characters.

This group is for those who want to experience everything that life has to offer to the fullest, whilst at the same time have fun and make new friends.  Perhaps most importantly, the aim of the group is to enjoy ourselves!  All are welcome to join provided you share the same ethos! Planned activities will include: Dim Sum / Yum Cha | Sushi | Language Exchange (Mandarin, Cantonese, Korean, Japanese, Taiwanese, English) | Cinema | Badminton | Sports (Exercise) | Picnics / BBQ / Dinner Nights / Mov …

Bonjour à tous ! This group is ideal for anybody wishing to practice and improve their French with a trained teacher in a friendly atmosphere. I am a French native speaker working in publishing in London, with a PhD in French literature from "La Sorbonne" in Paris. I am a fun, reliable and warm person and have many years experience of teaching/interacting with people of all ages and all levels eager to improve their French. I know how difficult it is to practice a foreign language and that is wh …

Welcome! The group was set up not just for Asian-Pacific Expats but for anybody who appreciate food and culture from this part of the world.  By creating this club, I hope we can all meet up to make new friends, learn about each other's culture, dine out and just generally meet up and have fun.  We aim to create a slice of home here in good old London town by having different meetups with themes from different parts of Asia. The countries listed below are within the Asia-Pacific.  I've listed th …

Do you love to travel and explore? Do you enjoy the thrill of discovering different cultures and visiting beautiful places? This is the group for you!

The Group: We meet several times a month in a central London location (pub, park, coffee shop) to practice speaking French and English in a relaxed atmosphere, and also to meet people and make new friends. We request for those wishing to join to already be fluent or advanced in either English or French.  (It is important that all members share the "knowledge" of the language they are fluent or advanced in to create a fair exchange for everyone.) We expect members to have at the very least a pre …

Chinese Viewfinder's Club (previously known as Chinese Film in London) is a fun way to practice Chinese language and make friends at the same time. We also organise many events, social, cultural, games, day trips, theatre, museums, galleries, karaoke, language exchange, bowling, walks, club nights, movie nights, dinners, pub crawls and much more! No matter you are new to London or not, single or a couple, any nationality or background, you're welcome to join our group to come to our events and t …

The German Conversation Meetup Group offers a friendly welcoming atmosphere for German speakers in London. If you are a native speaker, beginning to learn German, taking classes elsewhere or just want to improve and to brush up on your previous experience the group is perfect for you. Language is a social activity so it makes sense to create opportunities to practice with others. To develop confidence in speaking German the German Conversation Meetup is the place to be. The conversation is in Ge …

This is a group for people that like or are interested in the Mexican culture: food, art, mexican spanish, history and people. Everyone interested in "all things Mexico" is welcome to JOIN. We will have different activities every month: dinning, language exchange, travelling tips networking, mexican handcrafts and more!!! Mexico is a rich country with an interesting history, really unique traditions and friendly people, did you know that people in Mexico are mostly happy??? JOIN today and add a …

Saturday mornings starting 11th August. Meet along a 17m long table at the Caravanserai a community market and garden opposite Canning Town station. Fast memorable language learning which will build up confidence and get you chatting. Grammar is off the agenda, learn like a child. This is a more fun effective way of learning a language using board games, music and making things. All teachers will be native speakers who have a passion for sharing the language and culture. Learners will be willing …

Go on, admit it; your job is the world to you - but whether you love it like your mother, or it’s pulling you down with the strength of Hercules, don’t you sometimes feel like experiencing something new and meeting some terrific, interesting people? Yes? Read on… Welcome to the Muslim Culture Club! Now that we’re here, you have the perfect opportunity to step away from your geeky computer fascinations, swanky law firms, bean counting activities, medical practitioning, or [insert profession here] …

Hi everyone! Welcome to Pink's Mandarin Club where east meets west! This is a group for anyone interested in Mandarin Chinese, Chinese cuisine, Chinese business mentality, Chinese culture and tradition, Chinese art and modern China etc. To conclude, it's a community that people can raise any topics interesting and worthy discussing about China. I am Pink. I am Chinese. I am 'MADE IN CHINA'. I would like to communicate with you amazing aspects of China, either it is traditional heritage or modern …

(Goal) Do you want to improve your French? (Immersion) Have you considered an immersion program or somehow you haven't quite had the chance to spend the time and money for a few weeks in France? (Social) Do you want to make friends while you learn French? This group has been created to give you the full immersive experience. All our meetups are entirely in French and we have a team of native speakers and language teachers. (Drink) We organise pub and bar meetups and chat entirely in French. (Out …

SPANGLISH is a Spanish/English language exchange event taking place in bars in the heart of London. It will take place soon in Bogotá, Colombia as well. Participants come to practice a foreign language at the same time they make new friends in a warm, themed and friendly environment. How does it work? The event last two hours, during the first hour participants take part in a series of 1-to-1 conversations which last 12 min each: 6min in Spanish, then 6min in English before participants switch t …

Let's get together for an affordable, inspiring activity in central London. This group will meet once to twice a month and our focus will be languages through poetry (mainly English, French, Italian and Spanish). We will read - both in English and the poet's original language - carefully chosen poems that will surely uplift us and enliven the intelligence of the mind and body. We will present a brief bio of each author and all group members are welcome to read the poems to the group. Questions, …

Let's get together to make a group of friends, exchange language skills (Italian, Spanish, whatever), go to movies, have dinner or simply some drinks... well, the group will become whatever we make it, all together.