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 …

Why join this group? In this group you will learn about Indian languages (primarily hindi), and the diversity of different Indian cultures. Members are people eager to learn (or teach!) an Indian language, share some secrets on how to make the perfect biryani, break out into a bollywood dance, philosophize upon the meaning of dharma, and much much more. Spirited discussions about India on topics such as Cricket, Hinduism, Indian ethnic dress, and your favorite Bollywood Khan etc are also highly …

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 and mingle with local Thai language and culture lovers! Find other local people who are interested in learning, practicing or teaching Thai.

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 …

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 …

This group is for anyone who loves meeting people from other countries or cultures. Learn about the world around and make a new friend! Listen to music from another country, share ideas, stories, food, and laughs and learn about life from another perscpective. Diversity enriches life! We have many opportunities to enjoy culture, which enriches life and increases understanding between people, plus its fun!

Meet local Russian language and culture lovers! Have fun meeting people! Practice your Russian with all levels of speakers. It is not necessary to have any knowledge or ability to speak Russian - just come for the experience.All ages and levels welcome.

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 …

We are three women from different countries who enjoy beautiful hikes and getting outside. We would like to invite other adults who are interested in international affairs and multicultural activities to join us! We speak french and english on our hikes - but we don't want to limit the group to just those languages - all are welcome. We are planning on doing easy to moderate hikes of 4 to 8 miles along the I-90 corridor, or other close-in spots.

Want to practice your Spanish in a relaxed and friendly environment with native Spanish speakers and other Spanish language enthusiasts? Want to meet people like you, interested in learning about the culture of Latin American countries? Want to learn new vocabulary and expressions? Join us for fun outings and events with the goal of practicing and learning Spanish. This group is organized by The Spanish Language School - www.thespanishlanguageschool.com so please visit our site and get to know w …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning German, exploring German culture and German networking. All skills levels are welcome! I started this group because to meet other people interested in German and Germany connections. Looking forward to see you soon :)

This group is for people who would like to practice the Turkish language or learn about the Turkish culture. It's also for Turkish people who would like to practice their English and to make some new friends.

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 …

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 …

Hola Spanish Language Center is a community of people that want to live and learn en español! We are a diverse group of native Spanish speakers from many different countries, as well as non-native Spanish speakers that want to meet others and improve their Spanish speaking ability. Come join us for food or drinks and great conversations every other Thursday in a variety of locations in northwest Seattle (Fremont/Greenlake/Greenwood/Ballard).

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. :)

Thanks for your interest in All Things Italian.  This is a relatively new (Dec 2010) group that has assumed (and renamed) the old Cafe Babel Foreign Language Conversation Group due to interest in Italian.  Seems that members interested in other languages have moved to other groups. This group brings together individuals interested in Italy, speaking Italian, and Italian culture. Whether you are fluent, or learning (like me), you are welcome.  Come to a Meetup and join in the fun. Also please fee …

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 …