This meetup group is for everyone who wanted to learn, practice, and be immersed in speaking the Filipino language (i.e. Tagalog). You can be from 5 to 50 and not limited to just Filipinos. We welcome volunteer teachers and facilitators to help out during each session.

Increase Your Revenue or turbo-charge your resume! Learn to speak Chinese! "If the 19th century belonged to Britain, and the 20th century to the United States, then the 21st century will surely belong to China. My advice: Make sure your kids learn Chinese." - Jim Rogers, Worth Magazine Weekly Chinese Language Classes Where: 1731 Technology Drive, #400, San Jose When: Every Wednesday Night, 6:30 – 7:30 PM RSVP: Suifei Huang: jrsuifei@hotmail.com Do you want to learn to speak Mandarin both sociall …

This is a group of those interested in the Latin language - i.e. the Language spoken in the Roman empire and the great poets Cicero, Virgil, Ovid and Lucretius. The idea is to meet, read in Latin and experience this great language.

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!

We are a group of moms living in the Bay area who have children (9 to 16 yo) who have experienced six month language immersion exchanges abroad. This is a support group for moms (and families) who have either already experienced having their child live away from them for a language immersion experience, or who are considering it. Long language immersion experiences abroad for younger children isn't right for every family and sometimes we are met with the "I love my child too much to let them do …

For whom is this group intended? This group is for people with an international or multicultural background who are active and enjoy going to some (or all!) of the following: concerts, local festivals, interesting urban walks, hikes, cooking classes, foreign and independent films, picnics, farmers’ markets and other food-related events, museums, theatre, dance events, and day trips to the coast and the redwoods. There’s more, but that’s it in a nutshell and a place to start. The Bay Area has so …

Meet with those wanting to practice their Turkish language speaking skills (all abilities) or just enjoy Turkish food and/or Turkish coffee (You might also get a traditional coffee cup fortune reading). Ability to speak Turkish is not mandatory, so you are still welcome if - You want to learn more about Turkish culture. - You are Turkish and want to practice your English. - You like the planned event and just want to be a part of it. We'll do different activities as we are practicing our lang …

This is a group for Persian moms of little ones. If you're like us, you often hear people speaking Farsi in places like downtown Walnut Creek or Danville and wonder, 'Where do these families gather?' Perhaps you are Iranian but your partner is not, and it is increasingly important to you that your child(ren) is exposed to Iranian language, culture, and people. Our goal is to unite these mommies (preferably of children 5 and younger) for occasional play dates and Persian fun with other children. …

** Hi, please indicate your preferred day and time to meet at http://tinyurl.com/sbbpcc/polls/216788/ ** --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join us for fun opportunities to practice your Brazilian Portuguese! All levels are welcome, from beginner to native speaker. All events are laid back and informal. There's a SF Portuguese language Meetup, but I'm trying to get one going centered around the South Bay/Lower Peninsula * Menlo Park * Palo Alto * Fr …

Meet and mingle with fellow Chinese Speakers & Culture Lovers! Come to a Chinese Language Meetup to practice speaking, meet new people and learn something new! All ages and levels welcome. Use it or lose it sums up how successful any effort to learn another language will be. With this in mind, this meetup group is a place for anyone learning and wanting to improve their Mandarin skills. Whether you are a student, ABC brushing up on skills, self taught, or a native speaker wanting to share your l …

Taiwanese language, also known as "Tâigí" or "Hōlóoē", is the 22nd most popular language in the world. Want to learn Taiwanese? Want to brush up your Taiwanese? Want to know how to read and write proper Taiwanese? This will be a great place for you. Join us and let's meet! :) Tâi-gí sī sè-kài siōng tē-22 tsē-lâng sú-iōng ê gí-giân. Kám siūⁿ-beh óh Tâi-gí? Siūnn-beh liān Tâi-gí? Siūnn-beh tsai-iánn án-tsuánn thák-siá Tâi-bûn? Lâi tsia tóh tióh ah! Tsò-hué lâi tsiáh-tê khai-káng!

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 …

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun! Come to a French Language Meetup and make new amis as you practice speaking, build your vocabulary and finally figure out those verb conjugations! All ages and levels welcome.

Meet local French language and culture lovers for conversation and fun! Come to a French Language Meetup and make new amis as you practice speaking. All ages and levels welcome.

This group is for all who are native or feel in some way connected to the former Yugoslavia. It's for all who wish to keep in touch or learn more about Yugoslavian culture, language, traditions and cuisine by connecting with other Ex-Yu's. Together we can socialize, practice/communicate in our native language(s), enjoy traditional food, listen to Yugoslavian music and share life stories.

This group is for anyone interested in studying Irish with other Irish learners in the south bay. All levels are welcome. My current focus is to study for the TEG A1 (Teastas Eorpach na Gaeilge - The European Certificate in Irish) and it would be nice to have others to practice Irish with in the south bay.

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 …

Getting rusty on the language you have learned? Hoping to practice Japanese speaking skills for your work? The Japanese Conversation Corner will be a spot for you to meet and practice Japanese with peers who love and speak Japanese like you! - Within every meeting, one theme will be displayed and discussed without restrictions! - Know Japanese Culture through discussion, Q & A - Speak/Practice Japanese with Native Japanese speakers and those who also learn Japanese!

The purpose of our MeetUp Group is to provide free ESL resources and support for professionals working in the Silicon Valley. Our group includes both learners and teachers of English, and we welcome any language enthusiasts to join in anytime. Meetups feature fun and function as we convene in interesting hotspots and get to know one another. We are social but with a purpose. If you have questions about English, ask them. If you have answers, offer them. As with most MeetUp groups, any member is …

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.

When cultures meet, something beautiful happens. This groups is about embracing diversity, enjoying and differences and exchanging on all levels. In short, meetup great, fun and interesting people from around the world!

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 continue …

Dajia hao! Welcome to our social, Mandarin-speaking group. We have monthly mixers where you can meet other people in the area and chat in Mandarin. We welcome Cantonese assistants, who can help us plan Cantonese events (just let us know). Our group will hold events with our sister group in SF (http://www.meetup.com/Mandarin-Mixer-Meetup/) and other local Chinese language and Chinese culture groups. Help out by becoming an assistant organizer! This is a member lead group and we welcome your ideas …

Seeking Albanian people to talk to in my native tongue. I am looking to create a group where we can also cook Albanian food and teach our children the Albanian culture.

You are learning Chinese and believe real casual interaction is the best way to go? You lived in China and fear to lose your leve l now that you are in the USA? You are Chinese and want to help laowai perfect their tones and maybe learn some English, French, Spanish... From Chinese 'tong' expert to curious everyone is welcome to meet-up for a milk tea and chat in mandarin! Here is a dropbox of some Chinese learning materials. http://db.tt/RxHwRAiQ Hope you enjoy it and shoot me an email if you …

Power ng Pinoy is about inspiring and empowering the global Filipinos. It is advocacy that promotes the 3 major attributes that we fill characterize every pinoy. Tayo ay Pilipino: Madiskarte, Matiyaga, at Hindi Sumusuko. Power ng Pinoy addresses the following major areas: Filipino Language, Culture, and Arts Entrepreneurship Breaking the Glass Ceiling Giving back to Society Meetup events are structured via regular Kapihans Events. The word "kapihan" is derived from the word "kape" or coffee, …

We are a group of women and men, mid 40s to 50s, who are well-traveled, internationally-oriented, physically and culturally active, whose aim is to bring together like-minded people doing fun activities such as hiking, movies, bike rides, wine bars/wineries, dining out, potlucks, and cultural performances. The group is based in and around downtown San Jose, but is open to events all over our beautiful Bay Area. Newcomers to the Bay Area are welcome. Unlike the typical Meetup, we would like to en …

Are you looking to improve your American English pronunciation or accent? Are you a Silicon Valley professional who uses English for business? Are you looking for opportunities to network and meet other professionals who speak English as a Second Language? This meetup is a support group for professionals looking to improve their American English pronunciation and accent. We are supported by Ovient English (http://www.ovient.com), a Silicon Valley company that provides English Training for Profes …