The Vancouver Mandarin Chinese Club is for Metro Vancouver residents who are interested in Chinese language and culture and who want to get together and share their experiences in learning. The format of this club is NOT like a credited course offered at a university or college, which means you will not see systematic teaching material for the club. The purpose is to offer a friendly and pressure -free environment for Mandarin learners to learn and practice their knowledge with other learners an …

Hello and thanks for visiting Hi Vancouver Korean language and culture meetup. The goal of this meetup is to faciliate the shared learning of the members' cultures whether it be Korean, Canadian or other. We usually meet twice a month in downtown Vancouver. Our meetup is usually 2 hours long. This is for people who are serious about learning the language. During the two hours, we pair everyone randomly with English/Korean partners. This model helps improve listening and speaking skills in Englis …

The Vancouver Arabic Social Meetup Group's purpose is to provide a stimulating networking environment for sharing and learning more about the Arabic culture, language and local seminars, courses and events. We have a diverse membership with representation from many Arabic countries including Bahrain, Egypt, Iraq, Lebanon, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Syria, United Arab Emirates as well as non-Arabic members with varying levels of language proficiency. Our Meetups are scheduled bi-weekly and are conduc …

This group is for everybody who wants to reach across cultural boundaries and understand the world by understanding foreign languages. Vancouver is one of the most diverse cities in the world. Cultures and languages blend into an ever-changing mix. Come and take full advantage of this mix by interacting with others. Learn a new language! And make new friends at the same time. Do you want to practice your conversation skills? Have you ever wanted to know more about a foreign language you hear i …

We want to build a bridge between the classroom and the real world. Join the ABC Study Group to make new friends and experience the diversity of this city. Are you new in Vancouver? Do you want to study English? Make the most of your time and have fun with people like you! Learn and improve your conversational skills. Let's review current topics in the news. You can get help with your homework, too, or set up a language exchange. Not a language student? That's cool, too! We welcome anybody who w …

This group is for everyone who is interested in the Klingon language, as portrayed in Star Trek movies and television episodes. It is totally non-profit, with no membership fees and free personal instruction. We just want to learn and practice tlhIngan Hol. Every meeting has a theme and things to practise and role-playing so you will pick it up very quickly. We don't encourage sitting back and observing, You WILL be speaking it from day one in a supportive, positive, and FUN atmosphere! Our mee …

This conversation club is sponsored by Blue Ocean International Consulting Inc.. It's divided into two types of meetup, Conversation Class and Culture/Language Exchange Conversation Class: It provides an English speaking environment for Asian ESL students who doesn't have enough chance to speak English in their daily life in Vancouver. This is an organized but casual meetup that each meeting is planning by the organizer. The students level should be between lower to upper intermediate. If you w …

Let's consider culture, language, and cognition for a moment. Did you know that if you're a Korean-Canadian, that means you may have two personalities living inside you that are triggered by language and environment, a phenomenon known as "frame-switching"? Have you ever wondered why you act differently around different people and languages? A Korean-Canadian is someone who is of Korean descent who is a Canadian citizen, irrespective of having been born here or having emigrated from Korea. I fe …

Nuestro grupo es un lugar donde se puede hablar espanol, y encontrar otras personas que se interesan en el idioma de Cervantes. Nos encontramos regularmente en diversos lugares en la ciudad. Cobramos 50 centavos cada meetup por los gastos de la organizacion con meetup.com. Estamos abiertos a todos que hablan Castellano! Our group is a place to speak Spanish, and to meet other people who are interested in the language of Cervantes. We meet regularly in various places around the city. There is a 5 …

Please see our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/ConversationalEnglishVancouver for more information and to view our official videos. We are a FREE ESL club that actively offers many different Meet Up events, such as: - Large and small coffee shop gatherings - Fun English games and discussions - Pub nights and nightlife - Tours and outdoor adventures - Cultural events - And more!!! Canadians and other native speakers of English are welcome and encouraged to join. Our club is for anyone …

This group is for anyone who are learning English as a Second Language, and also at the same time for anyone interested in learning any new languages and meeting new friends from all over the world. You will be challenged to reach across cultural boundaries and understand the world by understanding foreign languages. Vancouver is one of the most diverse cities in the world. We have thousands of visitors and immigrants from all over the world, wanting to improve their English skills and at the sa …

As professionals and/or hobbyists in the computing industry, we employ many different languages and technologies. Heterogeneous systems are becoming the norm. Over the past few years many developer meetup groups have formed in Vancouver, but most are narrow-scoped and focus on one language or tool. While these groups have their place, the best talks often have a broader appeal than the specific focus of the host meetup. Polyglot Vancouver's mission is to bring together software engineers, compu …

Plain Language offers tools and techniques that improve materials written for the public and for targeted segments of it. The is a networking group to connect people whose works involves or should involve using plain language.

This is a group for anyone interested in affordable volunteering abroad, interning abroad, culture adventure, and language immersion opportunities. This group is started in order to help people access resources, understand the enriching experience of traveling with a purpose, get connected, and share. Many interesting topics will be discussed. It is great not just for learning and accessing resources, but also for socializing with people who have similar interests. Looking forward to meeting wit …

Dreams of living European in a tiny village in southern France? Tired of your French immersion kids laughing at your French? Secretly listening to French CBC?   If this is you, you're going to love the Vancouver French on the Fringe Language and Latté group. Sessions are organized by a French Immersion teacher/ UBC French language instructor. Beginner or seasoned francophile, there will be language activities suitable for all. We'll hive off into groups so everybody will be interacting with othe …

Learning Mandarin is more than learning a language, it enables you to explore one of the most ancient culture of the world. It can easily become a life involvement. Knowing the Chinese language will enable you to communicate better with Chinese speaking people and provide you with a better understanding of Chinese culture. By learning Mandarin you will be able to speak with more people than any other language- including English. I know many people want to learn mandarin in Canada . Also many peo …

It started as an idea for meeting other Cross-cultural families mostly Polish & Non-Polish to help our kids meet others like us. We had so many good memories from the last time, that we would like to activate this group again ... assuming: there should be much more children in our group by now! So: ... "Let's meet other local Polish speakers, students, friends, and families to practice the language and learn about the culture. Meet local Polish language and culture lovers for conversation and …

Facing the challenge of finding a job or starting a career using your second language? Having the difficulty of fitting in the society? Losing the confidence you had before? Feeling a void in your social life? JOIN US :) If you are an immigrant/international student/new comer who experience the initial challenge in this new land OR You had successfully overcome the challenge of establishing a new life here and love to make others' road less bumpy. We share stories and tips to help each other to …

A regular meeting group for people who want to learn or share Hindi or Urdu language skills. Reasons I have heard so from other members for joining: Enjoy bollywood movies and want to learn the language(s)? Love Desi (Indian, Pakistani) culture? Have a smattering of Urdu or Hindi but want to improve it? Perhaps you are born in Canada and haven't had much chance to use your parents native language? Or you know one of the other Desi languages well but want to learn Hindi or Urdu? Haven't spoken t …

Let’s immerse in Spanish language in a social environment with an inclusive and interactive dynamic!! We aim to integrate a group of people interested in speaking Spanish where social interaction, improvement in the use of the language and the interest in Latin culture will be privileged. Our group is for anyone (Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced) who wants to practice and share their knowledge and experience in Spanish language. This will be achieved in a friendly Spanish environment through t …

Do you speak Finnish? Great! Come share your gift! Want to learn Finnish? Excellent! Come join us! Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced or Native Speaker... we're looking to come together to learn and practice the Finnish language. The goal is also to learn more about Finnish culture. Perhaps you're planning a trip through Scandinavia and want to learn a few phrases. Maybe you're of Finnish decent and want to learn more about the culture. You could be an ex-pat from Suomi. No matter who …

We are a friendly and enthusiastic group of people who share a love for Italy, its language, its culture and people. We are based in the heart of Vancouver with events in Little Italy on Commercial Drive, Downtown at Stanley Park, The Renfrew Community Centre and other neighbourhoods throughout the city. You will find it easy to acquire language partners and make amici at one of our weekly social events. When you join us you will be able to speak, read and write in Italian, meet Italian speakers …

We are a friendly and enthusiastic group of people who share a love for Canada, its language, its culture and people. We are based in the heart of Vancouver with events on Commercial Drive, Downtown at Stanley Park, The Renfrew Community Centre and other neighbourhoods throughout the city. You will find it easy to acquire language partners and make friendsat one of our weekly social events. When you join us you will be able to speak, read and write in English and meet English native speakers fro …

Thinking about traveling to Latin America or Spain? Explore a new language; learn cultural tips and tricks for you to feel more comfortable and more confident. This is your space for socializing and practicing a new language while you meet new friends and get in touch with the Latin community in BC. Be part of the Spanish lessons and the conversation club!

Hi everyone, Would you like to practice all the languages you speak during a same night? If so, you should check out this group. Come and meet people interested in learning languages! Each table will be equipped with a flag representing the language spoken at the table. The idea is to switch tables or to just stand and chat with whoever you meet. Don't worry if you speak only one language fluently, I am sure, you will find people happy to practice this language with natives. We are more a polygl …

Hello! Do you live in Vancouver? Do you like international cultures and languages. Do you speak Spanish? French? Swahili? Korean? Arabic or any other language from any other continent, whether Asia, Africa, Europe, South Ameria, North America or Australia. Are you open to interact in a multicultural dynamic group of people and learn more about the languages and cultures of other countries? All of this, via some interactive activities....Are you ready to explore culture, art, music, games, dance, …

Dear members, This club is part of the Toastmasters International Organization. In addition to public speaking, communication and leadership skills that Toastmasters clubs already offer, we are about improving and practicing Mandarin. I have been a dedicated Toastmaster myself for a year. Having organized the Vancouver Mandarin Chinese Club for a couple of years at the same time, I have discovered and developed a series of methods to help Mandarin learners to improve their Mandarin skills. In th …

This is a group for anyone interested in listening to stories, or interested in practicing their stories and improving storytelling skills. (English language learners are also welcome!) Stories can be inspired from personal experiences, real-life events, literature, or your imagination. Everyone has a story! Stories can have various purposes from entertainment to teaching principles to starting conversations to sharing life lessons. As a creative form of communication, a story is a great way to …