Experience cultural activities and make new friends! This meetup will focus mainly on the language and culture of Eastern Europe but may branch out into others as well. There are so many fun cultural events in Seattle that we can explore! I'm looking at having events that can vary from traditional dance workshops to European dance nights at local nightspots. If people would like to form language groups within this meetup, that's fine. I'm interested in improving my very limited knowledge of …

Hi fellow Seattleites! This is a group for everyone who is interested in the Bulgarian language, as well as the people who speak it. Maybe you have a Bulgarian friend, and you've always wanted to surprise them with a few aptly chosen, pitch-perfect phrases. Maybe (God forbid) you're dating a Bulgarian, and you wish to enhance your abilities to snoop on them. Maybe you were brought to America as a little child, and want to reconnect with your Bulgarian heritage. Or maybe you're just a pathologica …

Spreek je nederlands? Are you from a Dutch speaking country or are you interested in the Dutch language or culture? Meet other Dutch speakers in the Seattle metro area for cultural activities or just een kopje koffie. All levels of proficiency are welcome, but it is recommended that you do speak or understand Dutch a little bit. Suggestions for activities are always welcome!

Welcome to the English Language Learners Alliance!  Join our ELLA Meetup Group to receive email notifications of our activities and other updates. We are a non-profit organization based in Bellevue, WA.  Our organization offers opportunities for people from many cultures to meet and speak English together.  Our ELLA website www.ellalliance.org offers many helpful resources for newcomers to the U.S. If you are looking to improve your English skills with conversation and friendship, then this grou …

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. We are a group who like to get together to chat in Spanish and English. We just like to chat! The purpose is to improve our language skills--Spanish and English. The time is divided so that both native speakers of Spanish and English will have an op …

Whether you are a single Asian seeking another Asian, an Asian seeking a non-Asian, or a non-Asian seeking an Asian, Fusion Dates is the right place for you to find your ideal match! At Fusion Dates, our goal is not only to find a love match for you, but to help you find the right partner with whom you will have a long, loving, and happy relationship. A relationship like this requires that each partner have admiration, respect, and acceptance of the other - including each other's cultural backgr …

The Seattle French Conversation Group offers opportunities to speak the French language in a warm and welcoming environment. Join us for great conversation in French in Capitol Hill, Queen Anne, Ballard, Greenwood, Ravenna and other places around Seattle. Beginners through advanced level French speakers are all welcome! Many of our members are native French speakers and all of them are looking forward to meeting others who enjoy French language and culture. In addition to French conversation, we …

For the first time in Seattle, a group of French natives and cultural enthusiasts get together to bring you the very best of the French culture and nightlife, and everybody is welcome to come check it out! The French Nights is a series of unique events hosted in some of the best Seattle Venues. This will be a great opportunity for anyone interested in the French culture to come and enjoy some of its most famous aspects! Our new project includes bringing French or francophone singer, comedians an …

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 Seattle 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 …

Want to practice your Korean or interested in the Korean culture? Meetup with others in your area who are also interested in the Korean culture and language. All ages and levels of proficiency are welcome! We are committed in providing fun, creative learning experience for members wanting to learn the culture and/or the language. Native Korean speakers are welcome too. :)

Hi! Anyone interested in hosting exchange students from Japan, Korea, or China? I work for not-for-profit organization and coordinate exchange students program. Our program is very unique, students come here not only to study English, but they are eager to share their own language and cultures. So, this will be a great match if your family is interested in those cultures and would like to learn more, and having great experience with exchange students. If you would like to know more about this, c …

Thank you  for joining us! This is a playgroup for toddlers and preschoolers, older kids and their parents to get together and have a lot of fun learning foreign languages in a total immersion setting. The Meetups are in Kent, East side or Seattle and they are Active Moms/Dads and Tots” Play, Laugh and learn” Immersion foreign language learning focused meetups, class-like hosted playgroups, enrichment after school foreign language Classes with a teacher who guides the kids through songs, activi …

Bollywood & Beyond - Uniting people! Hosting Bollywood/Indian/Foreign film movie nights, Multi-cultural events, Music concerts, Dancing, Lounging etc. where you will meet new people who are interested, familiar or connected with Indian music and culture in laid-back, no pressure gatherings. A great way to have fun, network, expand your social circle & friendships. Bollywood beginners & guru's welcome. We're a casual, friendly, fun, nice group of folks. Attend one of our events and find o …

Do you love to travel and meet global people from around the world? Our group is made up of expats, international students and young professionals as well as globally-minded Seattleites. We organize travel photo slide shows, cultural awareness workshops, outings and excursions to explore the Seattle area with our international friends! We hope you'll join our activities, make new friends, share your travel stories and adventures! Welcome to GLOBAL SEATTLE!

Welcome to the Seattle Chinese Language & Culture Meetup Group! Come join us to practice your speaking skills, build vocabulary and meet new friends. All levels are welcome. Now is the time to join the fun as we just started getting the group going again. We hope to have meetups at the Bellevue Library, casual mandarin chit chat over coffee/tea as well as Dim Sum on occasion. We look forward to meeting you and hearing your suggestions.

I created this group for people who have lived somewhere in Africa at some point in their lives. In order to foster social connections that promote; tolerance and understanding through friendships with people from other parts of Africa shared language moral/cultural support to other Africans in need If this fits you, welcome to the group and your new connections. What we do The connections in the group are instantaneous because we have one major thing in common. We are Africans. Whether …

This is a group for people of all languages and background who either play or would like to learn to play San Guo Sha. San Guo Sha is a card-based game based off the Italian-made game Bang! San Guo Sha features characters and situations from Romance of the Three Kingdoms if you are familiar with that work.  This game is just now being released in America as Legends of the Three Kingdoms.  You can find out more from the official site here: http://legendsofthethreekingdoms.com/ It's very popular i …

Meet other local people who want to practice Hebrew conversation skills at any level! we have total beginners and native speakers, and everything in between. We meet irregularly, on average every couple of weeks. Voluntary donation $2 per Meetup.

This is a group for energetic travelers who like to explore around the world without being herded through the superficial schedules of commercial tours. If you like to go around see different countries, experience foreign arts and cultures, but have trouble finding someone to give you company, you are at the very right place. Single travel has the innate advantages of letting you create a unique trip for yourself and connecting you with people who would have similar interest in that trip. The …

We are a group of people interested in the Portuguese language, and the culture of Portuguese speaking countries.

Welcome to the Japanese Language Meetup. We are pleased to provide a convenient meetup group linking great east side including Redmond, Bellevue, and etc. Anybody who loves Japanese culture/language is welcome. We'd love to meet you.

Meet local people that enjoy the Russian language and culture. Have fun practicing, learning new phrases, and understanding what you might have needed help with! All ages and levels welcome. Enjoy a laid back atmosphere and making new friends. Возможность познакомиться с местными людьми, которые увлекаются русским языком и культурой. Весело провести время, изучая новые фразы и разбираясь с вопросами, требующими помощи. Никаких ограничений по возрасту или уровню владения языком. Отличная возможн …

A lot of folks struggle every day with mastering the English language. It affects their confidence, their ability to succeed in a business world, and the way others perceive them. This is a simple and informal social group. Everyone is welcome - young or old, married or single! Even if your English is perfect, you are welcome to help others practice their English. Also, please pass along information about this group to your friends who might be interested. The purpose is to encourage making new …

"This is a group for everyone who loves Thailand or wants to know more about its food, cultures, people and places where you could do fun things when you are there. I am Thai and love to share my beautiful cultures and at the same time learn new things from all of you. I am a teacher and I teach English in Thailand, and Thai oversea. Our group, we could learn Thai language, Thai cooking and find out more about Thailand if you would like to go visit Thailand with me or on your own for "unseen Tha …

Meet other local Indonesian Language speakers and students for dinner or an event. Practice your language skills and teach others. Discuss Indonesian culture, history and current events. Everyone is welcome regardless of language proficiency.

APEC Foundation is a non-profit, non-political organization founded in Seattle, Washington to promote and recognize Asian Culture & Heritage, cultivate mutual understanding between Asian America and the general public.  The Foundation is also committed to promoting educational & cultural programs and activities internationally in order to assist students, professional to lead a better life.  With distinguished people in the education field or influential community leaders as our directors for th …

Minnasan youkoso. Welcome to the oldest and original Seattle Japanese and English Language Meetup Group! Come join us and mingle with local Japanese language and culture lovers! Share and practice speaking, build vocabulary and new friendships! Learn about Japanese culture and participate in fun activities in the Seattle area. All levels are welcome.

This is a group for hosts of the Japanese students - and the Japanese students themselves - that are part of the Time English Program 2012. "Take a risk!"