We’re a group of fun and friendly individuals that enjoy conversations in Spanish, Portuguese, and Portuñol, as well as cultural events. Become a member and immerse yourself into both languages and cultures, have fun and make tons of friends! We welcome all levels of either Spanish or Portuguese, from intermediate to native. Coming events for our members include: Portuñol Happy Hours: Conversations en Español & Português. Live music performances: Rock en Español, Samba, Flamenco, Tango, Andean, …

Meetup with others in your area who are also interested in Lithuanian language, culture and travel. All ages and levels of Lithuanian language proficiency are welcome! You don’t need to speak the Lithuanian language to join or attend our meetup. We welcome your ideas, suggestions and participation in conversation, social activities and cultural programs in the San Francisco area. If you are interested in coming to any of our events, please remember to RSVP!

Extend hospitality to WB/WT and B-1/B-2 temporary visitors, F-1 OPT international students who want to maintain status after graduation, and J-1 Exchange visitors, facilitate interaction with native English speakers, and provide support to nonimmigrants if they are experiencing economic hardship. Cross-cultural activity is an activity designed to promote exposure and interchange between foreign nationals and Americans so as to increase their understanding of each other's society, culture, and in …

Did you ever feel that sometimes, somehow, it is difficult to grasp the culture around you? Maybe you work in one of the multi-cultural businesses of the San Francisco Bay Area or Silicon Valley. Or maybe you are in a relationship with somebody belonging to a different culture. And by the way, what does that mean, "melting pot", that you should sort of melt into an indefinable social mass?.. Whatever the case, you live and work in the midst of over 135 cultures. Sometimes it might feel difficult …

This is a group for anyone interested in Dutch and Flemish language. We'll try to speak Dutch as much as possible, and set up typical Dutch/Flemish Belgian cultural events. If you speak at least some Dutch, come join us!

This group is to bring together kindred souls interested in learning about and meeting people from different parts of the world while doing activities around the bay area that differ from just the ordinary Bar/club scene. There might always be the occasional happy hr, but our avenues will also be range from food, books, music, movies, museums, or Lectures, and all the while, stimulating conversation. The goal is expanding knowledge of the beautiful area we live in, as well as possibly thru cultu …

Attn. All International Bay Area Professionals! The purpose of our meetup is to bring cultures, languages and current work experiences together during your stay in the Bay Area. We invite all young international professionals to join us, discuss their cultures, their companies, themselves and why they are here in the Bay Area. In essence bring a little bit of home with you to the MEETUP and learn about a possible place you are thinking of  heading to after your stay in the Bay Area. If you enjo …

I've been studying Esperanto for a while and would like to find other people who are interested in studying together on a weekly basis. I've already used Esperanto while traveling, including an intensive language course in Europe. I plan to use it on my next trips as well. If you are new to Esperanto, check out my blog post on how to learn Esperanto. I can teach you what I already know, and we can go from there. We'll try to get some fluent speakers to help out when possible. All levels are welc …

Excelsior Center is a non-profit organization with over 100 years of heritage in the east bay. We are committed to developing new ways to serve the German community & German interest in the form of helping the community, promoting German language and culture through music, movies, and ongoing programs.

I am a newcomer to the SF Bay Area. My wife and I recently relocated from Atlanta, where I was a member of The Atlanta Hungarian Meetup Group. I am starting this similar group to allow Hungarians and others interested in its language or culture to meet and communicate. Please spread the word for this group and share your suggestions on places to get together. I hope to see you soon. -George

Hi My name is Antoine Hunter and I am deaf .I feel it is important for me to set up a place where hearing and deaf people can meet up and speak the beautiful language of Sign Language. I love sign Language and sharing things about what in our deaf community. It is VERY important for me to participating in the deaf community and culture, and may we never feel that we get enough. East bay Berkeley and Oakland- Do not often have people to come together and sign so I felt it is important to contin …

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 San Francisco Italian Connection is organized by Lega Italiana / Italian Connection , an international association on Italian language and culture. Our non-profit organization oversees groups like …

We are an extremely small meetup group focused on mastering the Chinese language . HOW? We meet almost every week and study together! We share our books, techniques, & time to provide each other 100% free resources to master as much of the Chinese languages as we can within one year.

An informal conversation class to benefit students of Campus Education San Francisco and international students in the bay area looking to practice and improve English Conversational Skills. Come join our vibrant community, make friends and experience the friendliest Language School in San Francisco! This group is for NON-NATIVE ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS ONLY! ABSOLUTELY FREE! NO OBLIGATION! JUST COME AND PRACTICE!

If you have any interest in Vietnam, please join our group and meet others who share your interest. You can learn more about the Vietnamese language and culture, trade, art, biotechnology, healthcare, transportation, urban planning and other programs.You can also learn about other activities and programs in which San Francisco – Ho Chi Minh City Sister City Committee members and others are engaged. You can even join our travel programs. We are in our 16th year of creating programs that have the …

Welcome to TAP-SF!  Our group's mission is to enhance the Taiwanese American community by networking individuals interested in professional and career development and Taiwanese cultural exploration.  We invite you to join us!

We are a group of English as a Second Language (ESL) learners who support and motivate each other in San Francisco. Our focus is to improve our English skill while we enjoy a variety of activities. If you have any questions feel free to ask the organizer. The logo image was made by Luisa, one of our members.

An International French Club for people who share a passion for French language, culture, food & wine and French-speaking countries.

Nihao! Come on you Zhongwen speakers! Let's have a drink, hang out and speak in Chinese. This group is dedicated to helping native speakers and learners of Mandarin meet and make friends. We also want to help promote language learning with workshops for learners. Here are some things you can expect: ** Monthly cocktail hours ** Monthly workshops ** Dinners in Chinatown ** Cultural events ** Any ideas you can help with too! Hope you can come to our first meetup. This place has a great atmosphere …

• Are you intrigued by African people and cultures? • Do you love African music? • Do you love animals and nature? • Would you like to see African animals in their natural habitats? Is meeting local people more important to you than rushing around to see monuments? We are people who are deeply fascinated by African cultures. We love African music and dance. We would like to find people with similar interests. We would are looking for people who would like to travel to West Africa and South Afric …

Are you new in the U.S.? Did you recently move from Canada, South America, Africa, Europe, Asia or Australia? Whether English is your native language or not, whether you are single or not, this meetup group is dedicated to people who are just starting a new life here.

Welcome to the World Traveler's Network. We have organized this group to encourage people to come and share their experiences with others. At the same time, each individual will have an opportunity to network and make friends with other well traveled individuals. Travel, allows one to see the world and better understand various cultures and cuisines. It helps expand the mind and opens up and challenges your beliefs. We believe that through travel, people become better human beings. Travel …

When you work all day in advertising, branding, and design, like we do, you meet a lot of cool people with innovative ideas that you'd love other people to experience. The ChromiumForum is where those colorful people are engaged in in-depth conversation, so that their ideas can truly shine. We're aiming for inspiration, innovation, and engagement. If you're interested in the way communications, innovations, design and culture intersect, this is your group.

ABOUT US We are a group of people living in the Bay Area who are passionate about everything related to Brazilian culture. This group started in 2006, in the past 4 years we've grown to over 900 members! Our group is quite diverse, and we have meetings in San Francisco, the East Bay, the South Bay and San Jose. We welcome new members and are excited to meet new people, make new connections, and sharing common interests. We meet periodically to speak and improve our Portuguese (or for our native …

Grazie e benvenuto! Vuoi incontrare altre parlante d'italiano? Vuoi perfezionare la tua competenza in italiano senza seguire un corso? Vuoi parlare in un atmosfera che non giudica? Hai trovato il posto, ragazzi! Diamo il benvenuto a tutti i livelli di conversazione. Solo chiediamo un $2 donazione per coprire la quota d'iscrizione online. Non dimenticare: Vale più la pratica che la grammatica!  Venire con noi! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Welcome! Would you like to meet other Italian speakers? Would you …

Looking for a fun way to maintain or improve your Italian language skills?....Make new friends with native and non-native Italian speakers? Then come meet up with us every other Tuesday for Happy Hour at ZZA's Enotecta! All levels are welcome. Come drink a glass of wine and we'll speak some Italian together. Speriamo di vederti!

Mandarin English Bilingual Toastmasters - or MET - is a fun and friendly way to improve your Mandarin and English communication skills. Mandarin-speakers and English-speakers of all levels are welcome! You are invited to visit a meeting and observe as a guest.  Meetings start at 6:30 pm sharp every Wednesday.  Please note: advance RSVP and picture ID is required for entry into the building. You're welcome to visit our sister clubs in Mountain View, Palo Alto, and Silicon Valley: http://www.m …

Hi Everyone! Inspired by the several San Francisco Mandarin study groups that are just too far away, I'd like to start an East Bay study group, primarily in Berkeley and Oakland. If you're a Mandarin speaker who wants to help, please join us! We'll be eternally grateful and give you tips on English if you ask :) Update: We are working on regrouping people, The next meetup will be in August.