Welcome to our group! Our goals are to create a fun, safe and exciting environment to exchange language and culture. Our language exchanges consist of practical Korean/English language practice and discussions on life in Korea/Canada. They are a fun way to make new friends and practice your Korean or English :) If you are visiting or studying in Toronto (or plan to visit or study in Korea), I would recommend joining our group to help better understand the differences in the two cultures, improve …

What is Diskuto? An active culture of language lovers Regular events in unique venues Members get special benefits Fun challenges and activities Practise with native speakers Diskuto is the Esperanto word for ‘talk‘. The point of learning a new language is to talk with someone. Diskuto wants to give you a forum to do that: to talk in your new language. Or, to talk in an old language you haven’t dusted off in a while. To talk In person. Diskuto will make it fun, memorable, and to organize it in …

If you want to learn, revive or practice your French -- Or want to learn about and experience French culture --  Or you have a French family background, moved to GTA from Quebec, Montreal.... Or simply you want to mingle with other French language and culture lovers,  --- whatever the case, you will be happy you joined the group! This group is for all levels of French speakers -- from Absolute beginners to Advanced users! So, join us and start enjoying French Language & Culture events, participa …

The premise of Babel is to gather people from all over the world in a casual and fun environment to practice different languages. If you didn't come last time, don't worry about it. You always have a chance to come in and mingle, grab something to eat or drink and learn a new language! It's a great opportunity to meet new people, share some experiences from home and brush up on a second language in a supportive environment. You don't need to sign up or know any particular language to come--just …

I started this group because of my interest in China, Chinese culture, Chinese language and the Chinese people. My friends in China and my Chinese friends in Canada are always asking me about Canadian people, culture in Canada and have an interest in improving their English language skills. Many of my Canadian friends and acquaintance ask me about China and Chinese culture and are always interested in hearing about my trips to China.

This group was created for the purpose of sharing Asian cultures and language among other Asians. Whether you're Asian Canadian or newly arrived from Asia. The group will also be hosting a variety of dinner/gaming/movie event and other social activities for everyone to come out.  We hope you enjoy this group and your time here. Policies: 1...For now I only accept Asian members. 2...Please do not use a photo of yourself for your profile in this group,  this goes to everyone.  You may use any pho …

This is an informal Meetup Group for Maharashtrians who speak Marathi or wish to speak Marathi, enjoy Maharashtrian culture and wish to celebrate festivals like Ganpati, Diwali, Makar Sankranti and Holi in Mississauga despite being thousands of miles away from Maharashtra, India. Young couples, families or seniors are all welcome. Informal get-togethers, outdoor picnics, group trips and outings where the Marathi language, Marathi cuisine, Marathi culture, Marathi history and Marathi art is kept …

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!!

I am an idealist, who loves life, people, volunteering, spas, traveling, the arts, red wine/ tastings, cultures, languages, and deep, genuine, spiritual and considerate friends who like to engage in intellectually stimulating conversations....I feel it is important to teach and learn about different cultures as well...I love to travel, and have lived on two continents, and yes I have a bunch of passports...(:- I am a Canadian citizen, with a rich international background  and ancestral tapestry …

Toronto Language Exchange (TLX) Best Things in Life are Free! Any member of this group can schedule a meetup! (Will help promote it if needed and if the event is free, safe, and of interests to members) I decided to start this group because I wanted to give international students/people the opportunity to get the full experience of coming to Canada to learn English. Let's build a community of international flavor where you can meet people from all over the world, have fun and establish friends …

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 …

Meet and mingle with fellow Mandarin Speakers! Come to a Mandarin Language Meetup to practice speaking, build vocab and share experiences. All ages and levels welcome but you should have at least the ability to introduce yourself and be familiar with the 4 tones and basic sounds of Mandarin Chinese. At least 3 months of study in-class, on-line or with CDs or tapes (free from the library) is suggested prior to your first meetup. Please bring a dictionary and a notepad unless you are an advanced o …

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.

This group is intended for all of the people in the area who seek to understand and want to gain a knowledge on Latin American Countries. Our goal is to share with you, our culture, beliefs, history, art, music, food, etc...in a friendly, respectful manner. There could be touchy subjects such as politics and religion, you can discuss those on a personal basis but as a group, our intention is to stay away from such subjects. Our goal is to have fun and make new friends. We'll take turns hosting a …

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 …

Dear Members, I just changed the group name. Our groups in language exchange have grown and it's time for us to specialize them further regarding the events and service provided. For this one, I will continue all the free language exchange service as well as some English language related events, but provide more activities, festivals, parties, socializing events. There will be quite a few world-culture festivals during the summer in Toronto^^ ! Events hosted by me will continue to be free. (If t …

Study English in Canada *** Best Things in Life Are Free *** This is a community of international students, new comers to Canada, people interested in improving their English, people interested in another language or culture, and English-speaking locals who'd like to help out or make friends. We are Not-for-Profit and not associated with any (private) English schools. Want to practice your English for free? Meet friends from the international community? Learn more languages beside English for …

Learning and experiencing American Sign Language and Deaf Culture, in an open and welcoming environment.

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, …

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 …

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!

愛台北·全球網 International Taiwanese Professionals, Entrepreneurs & Investors (iTaiPEI) Network The Toronto Taiwanese Meetup Group Taiwan is a hi-tech island with lots of graduate students studying overseas in North America and Britain. But we are a relatively smaller community in Toronto as compared to other Asian groups. Meeting other fellow Taiwanese is not so common. We hope that through this group we can foster the Taiwanese community in Toronto, collaborate with other Taiwanese associations, …

The largest German Network in Toronto. Germans and German friends, join us here. Lots of interesting events every month - culture, arts, music, cinema, summerfests. We announce and often co-host events with our our friends and partners, the German Consulate, the Goethe Institute, the German Schools and many more. If it's a fun thing to do for the German Community, we will have it! For our young German families, watch out for the German Mamas and Papas events!

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 …