Come to practice English or any foreign language. We gather informally to chat, make new friends, learn about other cultures and maybe find a language exchange partner. Come share your English or foreign language skills while socializing and meeting interesting and worldy people. Languages you may hear at our events are English, Spanish, Korean, French, Chinese, Portuguese, Japanese, Turkish, Italian, Arabic, German, Thai, Russian and much more!

我們多數說中文，有時會有學中文的朋友參加我們的活動。我們的俱樂部提供這個平台和機會讓你找到語言學習互助的伙伴。 This is a place for languages exchange. The most of us speak Chinese. Some of us learning Chinese. China has over eight old capitals. If your accent slightly different from Beijingnese, that is OK to volunteer here. Usually we look for our language practice partners and practice during our coffee and dinning time. You are welcome to bring questions, notebook and dictionary to our meetups. Schedule wont be decided until you signed up to the …

Having recently studied Turkish in Istanbul, I would like to continue my studies. Turkish members wishing to learn a bit of english are welcome to attend to help us learn a bit of Turkish. My thoughts are to keep this group under 10-12 people. Members should expect to meet at least once a week, develop and lead a lesson once every two months, do the homework, grade other members' homework, drink chai, etc. I'm hoping to meet at a turkish restaurant at 6th ave and clement in SF once or twice a we …

The purpose of our MeetUp Group is to provide free ESL resources and support for professionals working in the Silicon Valley. Our group includes both learners and teachers of English, and we welcome any language enthusiasts to join in anytime. Meetups feature fun and function as we convene in interesting hotspots and get to know one another. We are social but with a purpose. If you have questions about English, ask them. If you have answers, offer them. As with most MeetUp groups, any member is …

When cultures meet, something beautiful happens. This groups is about embracing diversity, enjoying and differences and exchanging on all levels. In short, meetup great, fun and interesting people from around the world!

Attn. All International Bay Area Professionals! The purpose of our meetup is to bring cultures, languages and current work experiences together during your stay in the Bay Area. We invite all young international professionals to join us, discuss their cultures, their companies, themselves and why they are here in the Bay Area. In essence bring a little bit of home with you to the MEETUP and learn about a possible place you are thinking of  heading to after your stay in the Bay Area. If you enjo …

If you have any interest in Vietnam, please join our group and meet others who share your interest. You can learn more about the Vietnamese language and culture, trade, art, biotechnology, healthcare, transportation, urban planning and other programs.You can also learn about other activities and programs in which San Francisco – Ho Chi Minh City Sister City Committee members and others are engaged. You can even join our travel programs. We are in our 16th year of creating programs that have the …

I've been studying Esperanto for a while and would like to find other people who are interested in studying together on a weekly basis. I've already used Esperanto while traveling, including an intensive language course in Europe. I plan to use it on my next trips as well. If you are new to Esperanto, check out my blog post on how to learn Esperanto. I can teach you what I already know, and we can go from there. We'll try to get some fluent speakers to help out when possible. All levels are welc …

We are an extremely small meetup group focused on mastering the Chinese language . HOW? We meet almost every week and study together! We share our books, techniques, & time to provide each other 100% free resources to master as much of the Chinese languages as we can within one year.

ALL Levels Welcome! Everyone has a part to play! We are here for ONE THING - conversation in Japanese. Our time is spent focused on activities and games that improve our ability to communicate in Japanese and English. While dining out can be interesting - conversation seems to always just touch the surface. "Where are you from?" or "Tell me about your hobbies." Activities like going to show are fun - but we want to speak and communicate, not just watch. Language learning can be so much more. We …

R is an open source programming language for statistical computing, data analysis, and graphical visualization. R has an estimated one million users worldwide, and its user base is growing. While most commonly used within academia, in fields such as computational biology and applied statistics, it is gaining currency in commercial areas such as quantitative finance and business intelligence. Among R's strengths as a language are its powerful built-in tools for inferential statistics, its comp …

We are a group of moms living in the Bay area who have children (9 to 16 yo) who have experienced six month language immersion exchanges abroad. This is a support group for moms (and families) who have either already experienced having their child live away from them for a language immersion experience, or who are considering it. Long language immersion experiences abroad for younger children isn't right for every family and sometimes we are met with the "I love my child too much to let them do …

Meetup with others in your area who are also interested in Lithuanian language, culture and travel. All ages and levels of Lithuanian language proficiency are welcome! You don’t need to speak the Lithuanian language to join or attend our meetup. We welcome your ideas, suggestions and participation in conversation, social activities and cultural programs in the San Francisco area. If you are interested in coming to any of our events, please remember to RSVP!

Practice your Japanese or English while having fun with us!

Hi Everyone! Inspired by the several San Francisco Mandarin study groups that are just too far away, I'd like to start an East Bay study group, primarily in Berkeley and Oakland. If you're a Mandarin speaker who wants to help, please join us! We'll be eternally grateful and give you tips on English if you ask :) Update: We are working on regrouping people, The next meetup will be in August.

Hi everyone! This group is for the people who are living in the SF Bay area and are looking to practice their English. We will have some funny activities around the city! Come socialize with us and meet other students, au pairs and travelers from around the world!

Hosted by a certified teacher who is specialized in teaching/designing multimedia materials, this is a meetup for Chinese learners who want to progress with a structural course. There will be print-outs each time. We will look at pronunciation, grammar, dialogue, and listening comprehension. The goal is to improve and maintain your proficiency with systematic and structural lessons. If you seriously want to improve, this is the meetup for you. Where: Coffee shop inside Barnes & Nobel @ Hillsdale …

Calling anyone in the Tri-Valley area who wants to practice conversational Spanish! I have started this group because I don't get much opportunity to speak Spanish, but I really enjoy it and want to get a lot better. I will find a small conveniently located cafe that will accomodate us. I am thinking that we could meet for about 1.5 hours each week, perhaps on the weekends, or maybe on a set weekday evening.

San Francisco is one of the most amazing cities in the world, rich in culture and international influences. On any given day, you can eat at an ethnic restaurant, go to a street festival like Carnaval, take in a lecture about current events, learn a dance from another culture (such as samba or bellydancing) and much more. Join the SF Culture Club and meet others who share your love of learning about other cultures while also having fun! Members should sign up (or join the wait list) for an event …

Did you ever feel that sometimes, somehow, it is difficult to grasp the culture around you? Maybe you work in one of the multi-cultural businesses of the San Francisco Bay Area or Silicon Valley. Or maybe you are in a relationship with somebody belonging to a different culture. And by the way, what does that mean, "melting pot", that you should sort of melt into an indefinable social mass?.. Whatever the case, you live and work in the midst of over 135 cultures. Sometimes it might feel difficult …

San Francisco Young International Women THE OFFICIAL meetup group Did you also follow your husband or boyfriend to Silicon Valley? Or maybe you moved here alone and work/study in San Francisco or the Bay Area? This is a meet up for young (25-40) international women who moved to the US for their husband's or their own work, studies/research and are looking for likeminded friends. You are interested in meeting others in a similar situation and would like to become part of a nice and friendly netwo …

This is a group for H4's living in Silicon Valley who want to get together and create a support network for those in the same situation. Let's share experiences and ideas over coffe/tea or a walk/hike in the neighbourhood!

"Where Europeans and Europhiles can meet and make friends" The aim of this group is to bring together internationally-minded people with a European affinity. Through convivial cross-cultural social gatherings we are building a vibrant circle of cosmopolitan friends who meet, talk, exchange experiences, practice their language skills, or just relax and feel at home. Anyone born in Europe or who has lived there or has some other strong European connection is welcome. If an expatriate, you might ha …

We are a group of English as a Second Language (ESL) learners who support and motivate each other in San Francisco. Our focus is to improve our English skill while we enjoy a variety of activities. If you have any questions feel free to ask the organizer. The logo image was made by Luisa, one of our members.

GABA is a member-driven non-profit organization that fosters transatlantic knowledge-sharing and networking among German-American and Californian business and tech communities. GABA is dedicated to encouraging German-American business and trade. Our programs address critical business, technical and leadership issues, with different industry groups providing specific resources and exchange.

This group is for San Francisco Bay-area Web and Mobile Designers/Developers who wants to barter skills. When signing up, let the group know what skills you possess and what skills you are looking to learn. For each meetup, we will pair people up with complementary skills for two hours - one hour to teach, one hour to learn. You should join if you want to learn a new programming language, a new software framework, a new designing tool, etc. The most effective way to to learn is by observing and …

This group is about hiking, camping, climbing, mountaineering, skiing, running, cycling, and any other outdoor activities. Beginners are welcome! Experts/enthusiasts, you will find your partners here!  Just try to fill in details in your profile questions and attend our events -- this will help you make more friends than you would expect! Bay Area Chinese Hikers is your own group.  Anytime you get an idea for hiking or other adventures, suggest a new event right from the home page.  You will b …

Extend hospitality to WB/WT and B-1/B-2 temporary visitors, F-1 OPT international students who want to maintain status after graduation, and J-1 Exchange visitors, facilitate interaction with native English speakers, and provide support to nonimmigrants if they are experiencing economic hardship. Cross-cultural activity is an activity designed to promote exposure and interchange between foreign nationals and Americans so as to increase their understanding of each other's society, culture, and in …