We know you would like to learn how to read and speak better English. This is a group where you can improve your English as a Second Language (ESL) or be a part of an Adult Literacy Project. We get together for informal study usually over coffee or tea.   We chat, we learn from one another, and we make new friendships. You can connect with study partners, network and have some fun!   We like the group of International friends we have become. Coffee and tea seems to be the perfect beverages of …

The Art of Loving Love: there may be no other word in the English language that is so loaded with meaning, emotion, opinion, fear, heartbreak, or joy. Yet, in the human experience, there is also nothing more important. We can have amazing kids, a great job, a fit body, financial abundance, emotional strength, and spiritual resolve, and yet, without someone to share it all with, our lives have less meaning and substance. Experiencing love allows us to revolutionize virtually every aspect of our l …

… Most members seize the opportunity to speak their native language or the language they are learning, yet the Greater Chicago Dutch Language Meetup Group is extremely accommodating to anyone who takes interest in anything Dutch and members will be happy also to speak English with you!  Thanks to our wonderful sponsors (also on the left) we do not charge for membership or per meeting. We aim to offer free, fun, and inclusive meetings for years to come. Together we can make this work. Ideas for mee …

Want to practice your Korean? Meet others in your area who are also interested in the Korean language and culture. Korean speakers who want to practice English and help others with learning the Korean language are also encouraged to join this group. All ages and levels of proficiency are welcome. This group will address the unique needs of those residing in Naperville and surrounding SW suburbs - finding classes, language exchange partners and exploring Korean culture together when feasible. …

Want to practice your Korean? Meetup with others in your area who are also interested in the Korean language? Korean speakers who want to practice English and help others with learning the Korean language are also encouraged to join this group. All ages and levels of proficiency are welcome.

The purpose of this group is to bring together Brazilians and Brazilians at heart. Brazilians and anyone else interested in Brazil, i.e. people who love our country and our culture are welcome to join us. The main language of the group is Portuguese, but English always sneaks up on us here and there. Let us show you a little bit of Brazilian hospitality! Attend our events and learn how to enjoy life Brazilian-style!

  Hey Everyone! The idea behind this group is to bring together people learning Brazilian Portuguese and Brazilians trying to improve their English. Although there are great schools teaching Portuguese in Chicago (including my favorite, Brazil in Chicago), there is a strong demand from students to supplement their studies with additional practice outside the classroom. Additionally, there are many Brazilians who come to Chicago in hopes of learning or improving their English. This group is inten …

For fans of sumo, for those who would like to learn more about it, or even for those who want to do it. We will gather from time to time to watch the sumo tournaments (with English commentary). If there is enough interest, perhaps we can even find a way to do some sumo wrestling.

Meet with local and regional dancers of all shapes, sizes, spots and stripes to practice 15th and 16th century Italian, French Bransles, and English Country. Learn the works of Playford, Arbeau, Caroso, and others.