Come to a Chinese Language and Culture Meetup to practice speaking the fastest growing language in the world! This is a Mandarin conversation group - not a language class. Our mission is to give members opportunities to practice Mandarin through friendly conversations.  We don't have an agenda or a topic of discussion, just chit chat between friends. This group is designed for people who are committed to the language and culture. Even if you aren't confident with your language skills, come …

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 …

Do you value diversity? Enjoy learning about other cultures and just people different than you in general? If so come join us! The purpose of the Portland Culture Exchange is simple.  Gather together people from different cultural backgrounds and bring them together to share culture, stories, conversation and have some fun together! Everyone is welcome to join.  The only thing you need to bring is an open attitude and willingness to learn, have some fun and share some of your story with us!

Czesc! (Hello in Polish) We are a group of Polish language speakers who would like to meet up to speak Polish and learn about the Polish culture.

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 …

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 conquer fear of hablar! Our meetings, starting in July 2010, are the first and third Wednesdays of each month, at the La Cuesta restaurant. All ages and levels welcome... pero... por favor, hablamos en español.

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 …

This is a group for those in the Portland area who are interested in beginning to learn or increase their knowledge of the Arabic language. The group will be open to the curious, the beginner, the intermediate, and on up. Native speakers are surely welcome, including those that would like to improve their English skills!

We're a diverse group from beginning Russian learners to native speakers. We're a new group who meets to practice our Russian and learn about and discuss the history, traditions, and cultures of Russia and the former Soviet Republics. Meetings are conducted in English but half of the meeting time will be used to practice our listening and speaking skills in Russian with each other-all ages and levels are welcome. If you're interested, please join!

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 …

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 …

Spanglish Exchange is an organized language exchange. Our goal is to bring native English and Spanish speakers (or just language lovers) together for a series of mini one-on-one conversations. Pairs talk 5 minutes in English, 5 monutes in Spanish and then they switch partners. Come to meet new friends, bring Portlanders together, practice a language or just have FUN. Spanglish Exchange is a huge hit in Buenos Aires, Argentina and Madrid, Spain too! Come and see why it's the most fun way to meet …

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 …

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 :)

Oregonians from Uzbekistan, let's meet up! This is a group aimed at bringing together people who moved to Portland from Uzbekistan. I does not matter whether you speak Uzbek, Russian or Tajik, everyone is welcome. Even if you don't speak any of those languages and are interested in Uzbekistan is welcome.

Come meet new and old friends who have an interest in learning and continuing to speak Greek!This group is for anyone who enjoys learning and practicing speaking Modern Greek, and good company!Varying levels of proficiency exist among members so do not be intimidated.  This group started on HACCM , Hellenic American Museum and Culture Center, but has also moved to Meetup Site.In Greek culture it is very common for people to have a group of friend (parea) that they can share a cup of coffee, kafe …

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 …