Language Enthusiasts of All Ages will find something of interest to them in this Meet-Up. Sponsored by the Language Learning Institute, these events will excite, stimulate and fulfill your curiosity and love for languages and cultures. Come join us for any or all of our Meet-Ups

Mandarin Chinese conversation practice group, for all levels. The group is open and self-led. When we run out of vocabulary, we chat about China in English :) Welcome native speakers who would like to meet conversation partners, or lead activities. Housekeeping: Here are some guidelines to keep the group functioning smoothly, information on the site easy to find, and keep emails to a minimum. Thanks in advance for reading these and complying! Meetups: Members are welcome to suggest events and en …

Turkish Cultural Club organizes cultural, sport and recreational activities and participates to the similar activities organized by other organizations at Greater Lowell. Building, increasing and/or fostering a strong and lasting friendship by promoting a better understanding that is based on mutual respect between the individuals of the United States of America and those of Turkish background and/or origin. Introducing, promoting and informing the people in the United States with the Turkish hi …

If you are very interested about Brazilian culture and language which is Portuguese come and join us. Our purpose is mainly to get people together to discuss or enjoy all the great things about Brazil. If you are a Brazilian native, speaker or learner, our group is perfect for you. Let's share experiences, curiosities  and acknowledges about Brazil. Our goal is to create events such as Portuguese discussions, movie exhibition, parties that will contribute to raise awareness about the Brazilian c …

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.

This group is for Russian Language Speakers of all ages and backgrounds, who want to get together socially, have good conversation, meet friends, learn something new and have fun, relaxed and quality time. Those who are learning Russian language and culture are also welcome to join us. Suggestions for topics and meeting locations are always appreciated.

This is group for anyone interested in conversing in Polish. Native speakers and learners of all levels are welcome. The goal is to improve our skills, meet new people, and have fun. I started this group because I am a beginning learner and looking to meet other learners and Polish speakers to improve my language skills. For beginners, we will have a few simple topics of conversation for each session, so you can prepare some vocabulary or at least know what to expect. Requirements of membership …

This group is for people of all ages (21+) who want to meet others to speak Italian together, share our knowledge and passion for this beautiful language, the Italian culture.  Also to enjoy delicious and relaxing meals at various Italian restaurants in the Metrowest areas of Boston. And, do many other Italian related events. * We do not teach the language, or offer lessons. But John Jordan, who is a member of our group does provide Italian lessons. He is a very good teacher and his classes are …

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

Want to practice and improve your Arabic? This group is for native and secondary users of all forms of Arabic, literary or spoken of all levels and ages. Anyone who is interested in Arabic, from beginner to native-speaker is welcome! Our goal is to schedule as many events as possible to accomodate the range of proficiencies as well as provide a variety of cultural/linguistic events for our members. New event organizers are always welcome, so if you have an idea for an upcoming event and would li …

Want to practice your Portuguese? Meetup with others in your area who are also interested in the Portuguese Language. All ages and levels of proficiency are welcome!

Let’s enjoy and explore our diverse Boston local and international cultures. Let’s attend art, music, dance, and sports events; enjoy good food and drink; and share stories. The purpose of this club is to simply enjoy life and maybe make a new friend as we enjoy and learn from our shared cultures. I imagine that many of you will be new to Boston, perhaps you are from abroad or other parts of the US; I would like to offer activities that will introduce you to the Boston area. Also, I would like y …

Fritanese: FRench, ITalian, SpANish, PortuguESE, and more Mix it up (one at a time) with one or more languages that you're working on, over lunch in Downtown Crossing.

Do you love traveling to new destinations? Do you enjoy trying new things? Then welcome to "Wanderlust!" also known as "The Albany Travel, Culture & Adventure Club".  We are the largest, most active group of travel lovers in the Capital Region. Join us as we explore the beauty of the Capital Region and the world around us by attending cultural festivals, lectures & movies, taking day trips, dining at ethnic restaurants... and lots more. Basically we will do anything we can come up with to feed t …

Social adventures in food, culture, travel and more for singles, couples and everyone in between!  You don't have to be a gourmet cook to join, just have an appreciation for quality food, a desire to explore other cultures and a willingness to risk warm, social connections! Do you appreciate all things food: dinner parties, group cooking, food walking tours, wine tastings, Happy Hours and ethnic dining? But then, we are not just about food, wine and dining.  What else do ethnic foodies like to d …

Hello all of You Made in Germans, German minded, German married, German befriended, German speakers or learners, German culture lovers of even just German Shepherd owners!! We are a fun and active group of people - if you like meeting new people, like to get-together for a beer or coke every now and then or go out for dinners or to parties or enjoy many other activities like biking around Block Island and all of that while speaking, learning or improving your German skills - then this is just th …

This is a group for all who are interested in the philosophy, literature, culture and art of Ancient Rome and Greece. We will discuss and share any of the above at our meetings, which will occur in Westchester County or Manhattan. No credentials necessary -- just an interest in these topics and an idea --however vague - of what you would like to discuss or want to know more about.

This group is for those interested in multidisciplinary networking and collaboration. Taking inspiration from The Medici Effect, The Renaissance, and even such creative collaborations as Burning Man...How can the intersection of technology, science, arts, culture, business, philosophy, etc., amplify innovation and create new ways of thinking, behaving, expressing and living? This group will meet to network, discuss and brainstorm ideas, projects and possibilities. Frans Johansson’s The Medici E …

MA Korean Language Group is open to anybody in the greater Boston area who is interested in the Korean language and culture. While this group is intended for learning Korean, we have speakers of other Asian languages such as Chinese and Japanese too. Our meeting is truly multi-cultural, with conversation happening in Korean, English, Chinese and Japanese. If you speak one of these languages and if you are interested in the Korean language and culture, we are positive that you will have fun in th …

Meet local Russian's,  culture lovers and those who want to learn a new language! Have fun practicing, learn new phrases and sentences and finally understand those verb conjugations! All ages and levels welcome.

Practice American Sign Language and/or Cued Speech while connecting with others interested in Deaf culture and education.

This is a group with the purpose of gathering those interested in the Filipino culture. Filipinos, Non-Filipinos... Filipino-Americans and Non-Filipino-Americans are invited to join! Come and share the richness in culture, variety of foods, traditional dances, cultural awareness with the whole Filipino community in Greater Boston!

Hola Amigos! Are you interested in learning, practicing, or simply improving your Spanish? Want to explore ways to increase your ability to speak Spanish and to experience fun social get-togethers at the same time? If so, join the Plymouth Spanish Speakers Social Club. This group is geared for anyone who wants to converse and grow in Spanish. We also welcome native Spanish speakers who would like to join us and be part of a unique cultural exchange, which may include dining out experiences, ente …

Have you traveled widely? Always interested in other cultures and not sure why? Love to meet people from all walks of life and different cultures? Curious to learn new languages? Enjoy learning about and making a difference in the world? Well, you are not alone. There are French clubs and Spanish clubs- African clubs and Asian Clubs. The Global Citizens Meet UP is not about one culture or people, but about bringing all globally-minded people together to share, learn, and explore ways to create p …

This group is open to native German speakers, beginner speakers, those in-between and anyone interested in German language and culture. We meet at least once a month, and it's a great way to connect, learn and share. Immer lebhaft, immer gesellig!

Calling all Italians and all Italian Wannabes

Ciao a tutti! Benvenuti to the Stamford Italian Chat Meetup! This meetup is geared to those who have a passion for the Italian culture, traditions and language and would like to share in this connection. The plan is to meet once or twice a month at a local Stamford Italian venue and enjoy some "aperitivo" while meeting new friends and practicing your Italian speaking skills.