Our mission statement: We are a social community in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area who exchange the Japanese and English languages while also sharing with others the best of both Japanese and American culture. We host events in MD, DC, and Northern VA.  Study Japanese and/or English with a community that shares the same language exchange interests as you.  People who want to speak (or hear) Japanese or English can join. It is open to all ages 18 and over and all levels of skill. Unli …

Are you Korean?  Please join today.  We have many English speakers waiting for you! http://www.meetup.com/NOVAKorean -- 700 events and counting! It's difficult to keep up with all of our weekly events and active members. (We often meet "offline" also.) This is the place to go if you want to hang out with your Northern Virginia neighbors who are also learning a new language! We help each other improve upon the basics of written & conversational Korean & English; we will definitely practice speaki …

… We also sponsor www.meetup.com/onecity/ You will meet members from many dfiferent groups at these community events including http://www.archway2.org, www.meetup.com/socialentrepreneurs/, www.meetup.com/AsianAmericans/ This program facilitates spontaneous conversations for people to learn, support, heal, exchange ideas, share insights, lessons learned, new opportunities and identify ways to transcend divisions to build One City of allies and friends. Join the volunteer training program to begin t …

DC Secondary English teachers and teachers of other content areas who are interested in learning more about English instruction.

This group is focused on bringing internationals and locals from the DC area together to build friendships through lively conversation. Internationals are invited to make friends and practice their English, and locals can come to meet people from around the world and learn about other cultures. Altogether, we're a fun group that love being part of the international community!

This meetup arouse out of my girlfriend’s frustration in finding a decent Spanish class in town – even after paying for a private instructor! I am a native speaker from Puerto Rico and lawyer in town and, along with my sister-in-law, also a native speaker, psychologist and former Montessori school accredited teacher, will host this group for people that want to further develop their Spanish conversational skills. Private tutoring to learn / practice technical Spanish jargon (law, medicine, healt …

I took over this group to create a forum for Chinese language study and practice at UMd College Park, on campus, nearby campus and other places in DC and MD for exchanging Chinese Language Study. I have been studying Chinese for 10 years and would like to continue to learn with other students and teachers and native speakers who wish to help foreigners learn chinese. I live in Arlington VA, but I have been to college park to visit the confucius institute so hopefully I can schedule events each m …

¡Hola!  I am a stay-at-home mom with two children. Having grown up in a bilingual home I came to realize the importance of speaking two languages. It is for that reason that I started speaking Spanish to my son when he was six months old. Today he can fluently speak and understand both English and Spanish. What an advantage! I'll do the same for my daughter. My hope is that we (my family) can find other friends in the area that would be interested in learning and practicing Spanish with their ch …

All G/T kids need to meet, chat with, and play stimulating educational games with their peers. Underachieving gifted kids may have AD/HD, Learning Disabilities or Other Health Impairments, Depression, OCD or OD, or have trouble making friends. They may hate to read or write. They're also creative, have great imaginations, are funny, and super-sensitive. They have high potential, but haven't met it recently. They tend to be visual, right-brained learners. BRAINRELIEF, LLC holds workshops …

A study group learning Manx or Gaelg, a Celtic language closely related to Irish and Scottish Gaelic. Our aim is to learn conversational Manx and to have fun doing it. Manx is the native language of the Isle of Man, a self-governing nation in the British Isles between Britain and Ireland. It is spoken by more than 1,600 people on the island, which has a total population of about 80,000. Manx almost died out in the last century but was introduced in Manx schools in the 1990s, greatly adding to th …

… Join this group if you are interested in learning Korean, or if you are Korean and want to share the culture & language with others (& perhaps enjoy English conversation).  Meet with others in the area who are also interested in aspects of Korean culture, music, language, & food. All levels of proficiency are welcome! Our members share their own cultures... American, Asian (Chinese, Vietnamese, Thai, others), European (French, Spanish, others), African, Middle Eastern, and some day even Antarcti …

Ever want to practice your Spanish or English, but just don't have time for a class? The Cultural Exchange Group provides an opportunity for Howard County residents to increase their skills in either Spanish or English language through an informal, conversational environment at different venues throughout the area. These new “Meet-ups” are designed to bring together people who are interested in learning more about the variety of experiences and cultures that contribute to our community. Get …

… Anthony  will make YOU feel like you are in ITALIA and can assist you for FREE with the correct usage of “basic” conversational Italian while enlightening others with more "advanced" Italian language and cultural IDIOMATIC expressions and COLLOQUIALISMS rarely learned in formal classroom settings or outside LA BELLA ITALIA, IL BEL PAESE. OUR BEST TESTIMONIALS (Please, read additionals below) Questo e' il miglior gruppo della citta'! Grazie Anthony! This is the best Italian meet up in town! Thank …

Bem-vindo(a) ao Washington Portuguese Language Meetup! [English below] Você gosta de falar português? Reúna-se com outros em DC/MD/VA que compartilham a sua paixão! Nós damos boas-vindas a todos que falam português, do Brasil, Portugal, Moçambique, Cabo Verde, Angola, etc., e estudantes de português de todos os níveis. Promovemos o Falamos! Meetup mensalmente no restaurante Teaism em DC, bem como temos outros eventos culturais. Para ver próximos eventos, veja o Meetup destacado abaixo, e "More …

Meet with those wanting to make new friends while practicing their Turkish skills in Washington, DC! Turkish expats and students of Turkish all welcome! Our Meetups consist of a biweekly session to learn Turkish vocabulary and grammar. Also, we have biweekly Happy Hours to practice Turkish (Inglizce yok - that is, "No English," meaning we force ourselves as best as possible to use the Turkish we're learning and know), and a monthly brunch to do the same. Occasionally there are cultural events we …

Korean Asian Exchange... An exciting Meetup group.. hosting events at various venues all through the Washington DC area. From nightlife events, sporting events, to bowling, movies, and dining... this is where you need to be. We also have the added feature of Language exchange .  Learn Korean or practice your English.  We'll have meetups devoted solely to learning Korean or ESL, and eating of course.  This is the group that you've got to join.  All are welcomed.