Hello, CJK Experts! Don’t you feel it's hard to fill the gap between your level and native-speakers’ level? Are you looking for partners to practice your Chinese, Japanese or Korean (CJK) in an immerse environment? This meetup group is the right fit for you!! We practice Chinese, Japanese and Korean through interpretation methods such as quick response, shadowing, reproduction, retention, sight translation, summarization, etc. These methods enable you highly concentrate on listening, understandi …

This is a club for people who love Chinese and Japanese culture, both learners and native speakers. Meet-ups will be consist of cultural activities such as karaoke singing (in both Chinese and Japanese), food cooking and movie screening. If you simply want to practice oral Chinese and Japanese, you are welcomed to join since we will have tea chat from time to time.

I am a native speaker of Mandarin Chinese from Taiwan and I want to create a community where all the Chinese Mandarin learners/students can get together and practice spoken Chinese. Our focus will be on speaking and listening rather than writing and reading. You will learn the practical spoken Mandarin at this meetup. We have advanced Mandarin Chinese conversation meeting regularly and also have small classes for beginner and intermediate learners.

Meet other friendly Mandarin learning families to set up playdates, explore the neighborhood and have fun! We share experiences, get advice and make new friends. All families and friends are welcome! We have meetups every week for different ages. For example, we are planning to have lots of events including music classes; baby sign classes; gym events; soccer classes; photoshoots; trips to museums and the Bronx zoo and book clubs where everyone is welcome and get togethers at local libraries, Wh …

This group is for anyone interested in learning a foreign language. The primary purpose of the site is to offer a platform for members to find tutors and/or fellow students of the language they are learning. Cultural meetups may be suggested and organized by anyone. Another useful feature is the Discussion Board, where members may ask/answer any questions they may have about a particular language or culture. We will also have a physical location in New Rochelle for premium members to engage in s …

Do you want to practice a foreign language and have the opportunity for a real language and cultural exchange? We are a group of people that get together to practice and work on languages! Join us at our weekly language exchange meetings to brush up on a foreign language and learn something completely new about another culture! Our members split into smaller practice groups to improve their French, Italian, German, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, Chinese and many other languages …

This is a group for any biracial parents with one parent being Chinese. The goal is to immerse children in an environment that has a stronger Chinese element, which is often missing in biracial families. Through different kinds of activities such as outings, picnics, birthday parties, all with some level of "Chineseness", for instance, with at least a few parents speaking Chinese to children, children (and maybe the non-Chinese partners as well) will learn some Chinese while having fun. And of c …

Does the thought of Chinese food make you salivate? Do you yearn to meet other Chinese language enthusiasts? Then join our dynamic, spirited group for an evening of great food, conversation and fun. We also host marvelous cultural events.

Do you want to learn or practice a foreign language and have the opportunity for language exchange? Regular practice is the key! Join us at this well established weekly language exchange meeting organized every Sunday from 4pm to 6pm to brush up on a foreign language or learn some key sentences before traveling abroad. More than 40 members split into smaller practice groups to improve their french, german, english, spanish, portuguese, korean, chinese and many other languages, and you can also h …

Best Wishes for 2013 !!! We would like to extend to you, all your loved family members and friends our warmest wishes for a very happy, healthy, and prosperous 2013. This Meetup group was founded on October 10, 2005 by a lady from Vietnam who hosted language and dining events in Brooklyn, New York. She named me as her assistant before stepping down. I rescued it prior to its closing by Meetup, Inc. as the new group organizer on April 11, 2006. I added Chinese, French, English and Portuguese to …

Join this group if you... want to learn Mandarin Chinese want to teach it are a native or fluent Mandarin speaker and want to improve your English.  We can help each other. If we get enough members we can start practice / study groups.

Our ESL students want to meet native-English speakers. Meet students who are native speakers of Spanish, Italian, French, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Turkish; exchange conversation in their language and in English. You should join if you are a native-English speaker and you want practice your Spanish, Italian, French, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, or Turkish.

As many of you know, there are several different Chinese meetup groups in New York. At most of these meetups, speakers of all levels are welcome. This means that quite a large percentage of the conversation tends to be in English. To learn and improve, it's necessary to immerse oneself and not to feel as if you can just switch to English anytime you want. I have started this meetup to create a place where intermediate, advanced, or native speakers can go and speak entirely in Chinese. Sure, you …

Let get together. If Shanghai & New here it is: http://www.shanghaidaily.com/ if you have a cup coffee and  bagel (a dollar and a half ?) in front of you in the morning, and you are reading shanghai daily, the dream of working in New York and living in Shanghai comes true everyday. We all love Shanghai, but we've hardly known much of Shanghai, even had been lived there tens of years.  here is a website presenting many traditions of Shanghai, believe these would light you up every day. http://sha …

A group of foreign language and culture enthusiasts, we plan to offer frequent opportunities to enjoy multicultural events in the Boston area. Movie nights, wine and beer tastings, multilingual museum tours, international festivals, all from different regions around the world, are a few of the events offered to the community. Visit our calendar to view upcoming events!

You will learn colloquial Chinese and Taiwanese fast. Native or advanced speakers may want to join and volunteer to guide our events. We meet to PRACTICE proper USAGE and PRONUNCIATION. Our session groups are kept small in order to focus our attention. Activities provide essential practice. We get involved! >>> We happily welcome willing native Chinese and Taiwanese speakers who want to develop their ENGLISH conversation skills while helping international English speakers to learn the Chines …

This is a playgroup for toddlers (and their parents) to get together and have a lot of fun learning Mandarin Chinese. The Meet-Ups are in the Upper West Side and they are class-like hosted playgroups, in a regular location each week, with a teacher who guides the kids through songs, activities, games, etc. The age of the kids ranges from 6 months to 5 years. The primary goal of the group is for the kids to actually learn Mandarin Chinese! (while having fun!). Additionally, it is meant to be an e …

CASA is a not-for-profit, not-for-political, and not-for-religion organization. The purpose is: (a) Build an effective platform connecting entrepreneurs, venture capitalists and investors together especially in Chinese community in the US. (b) To initiate, maintain, strengthen and improve collaboration among its members. (c) Provide support for members’ startup business, empower entrepreneurs to find key collaboration and funding from China, USA, and around the world. (d) Work with local communi …

We're here to keep you informed and up-to-date on what's happening in our diverse communities on Long Island. We announce and host ... cultural events social events business events civic events Also, check out our other Meetup: The Queens and Long Island Urban Social Networking Group for entreprenuers and professionals of color.

Come join us for our Chinese Corner in New York hosted by Chinese Learning Fount! Practice speaking Mandarin Chinese with other fans of the Chinese language. There will be a new topic each week, with references to Chinese and world culture. There is a $3 fee to maintain this meetup. Some of our previous topics are the following: Travel Where have you visited? Which places have you found to be the most interesting? Do you travel for the food, the people, or the scenery? We will discuss and share …

Ni hao! Is Mandarin Chinese important to you and your success in your near future? YES!! zhu4祝(WISH) Da4大 jia1家(EVERYONE) xin1新(NEW) nian2年(YEAR) kuai4快 le4乐(HAPPY), shen1身 ti3体(HEALTH) jian4健 kang1康(STRONG), tian1天 tian1天(EACH DAY) kai1开 xin1心(CHEERFUL)!!:-) Huan ying(WELCOME)!! My goal is to help you learn and practice authentic and successful Mandarin Chinese with fun and ease while you are enjoying a great experience of Chinese culture with someone who care for your progress, who understand …

To those who are interested in learning business Chinese and developing a network for doing business with Chinese people, we are the Meetup group you’ve been looking for! We will help you: 1) Advance your overall understanding of the Chinese language 2) Learn about Chinese business culture (what to do, what not to do) 3) Expand your knowledge of Chinese and international businesses, and ultimately 4) Promote Chinese-International business relations and communication We will hold bi-weekly meeti …

"The Future Speaks Chinese!" How about you? Want to sharpen your Chinese? or Take Chinese Classes taught by licensed Chinese teacher? We welcome anyone who is interested in learning or practicing Mandarin Chinese or meeting like-minded people for socializing and networking. We also arrange cultural activities such as Sunday Dim Sum Brunch, Thanksgiving Party, movie screening, etc. It does not require language skills to join our group. The only thing you need is the enthusiam. We also offer quali …

(PLEASE POST AN IDENTIFIABLE PHOTO OF YOURSELF) This group is aimed to provide young Asian singles with a lot of fun and entertaining events. The group has age range from 20s to 30s to keep this group strong and attractive to young singles. Exception will be given those who can demonstrate exceptional artistic talents. Is this city too fast paced? Do you have too much work to do? I think you are entitled to enjoy some great funs and entertainments this city has to offer after all the hard work. …

A love of the contrasts of modern and traditional, trendy and classic, East and West – I started this group to share my fascination of the many dichotomies of Asian culture and to meet like-minded people in New York City. I plan on hosting language and cultural exchange events. Japanese, Chinese, and Korean – I want to explore the many opportunities to experience these rich cultures that only New York can offer. Everyone is invited to join this group. Anyone with an interest in languages, cu …

Mission: To learn Cantonese, Chinese and Chinese culture in a fun and easy way. Goals: Learn Cantonese together It doesn't matter if you speak another language e.g. Spanish and/or another dialect e.g. Mandarin This group is open to all levels This group is open to all ages* Practice Cantonese in group settings Explore Chinese culture, especially Cantonese culture by group events Meet new friends and social networking Have fun Membership Due:  $5/member/month, or $55/member/year Friends and fa …

This group is for you if you want to learn and practice Mandarin in an effective way. I am a native mandarin speaker and have extensive experience in teaching. I believe this group can help you better understand Chinese culture and improve your "survival skill" when traveling or doing business in China.

People who have traveled in, read about, or are interested in the culture of Xinjiang far Western China. Events, info swap, and more.