After three years of reading Hemingway and his peers, the Hemingway Book Club is changing. Starting in 2013, the group will choose books from the Modern Library's list of top 100 20th Century English language novels. Please join us as we discover and reread some of the best works of the modern age. http://www.modernlibrary.com/top-100/100-best-novels/

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.

This group is for all those engaged in learning a new language and need someone to practice with. You can do all the book study you want, but without constant practice, the book work is moot. Perhaps you are a new immigrant who needs to practice your English or you will be moving to France next year and need to master the language? Simply answer the profile questions and I will be setting up partners where you will meet once a week in person or via skype or IM (whatever is convenient for the t …

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 …

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.

Let's go to the Met! It's fun to learn about art and culture, meet tourists and hang around outside eating cup cakes, pretzels and hot dogs. This is for people who like to talk and can use the Met as inspiration.

English Corner NYC - It’ll be a fun place to meet new people and practice your English with native speakers, all completely free of cost.

Do you speak Spanish or English? Want to learn Spanish or English? If you answered "yes" to both of these questions, you are in the right place! Find a conversation partner, and have a chat! Here are some suggestions for an effective practice conversation: - Speak 15 min. in English, then 15 min. in Spanish - Speak in your practice language, while your partner speaks their practice language - Or using any other method you think may work! Look forward to seeing you in our next conversation Me …

This group is for anyone looking to do fun things with great people! We do SO MANY types of activities, you will certainly find something you enjoy: dinners, bars, picnics, museums, trips, volunteering... even down to the most obscure things. The purpose of this group is to introduce foreigners to Americans, so we can all learn about each other and one another's culture. MONTHLY DUES: $2/month (to cover organizational expenses) WARNING You will be removed from the group for any of the followi …

Konnichiha! Douzo Yoroshiku Onegaishimasu! こんにちは！どうぞよろしくお願いします！ Pleased to meet you all! welcome to The Japan Cultural Appreciation group! Mission Statement The purpose of the Japan Cultural Appreciation Group (JCAG) is to promote both Japanese and English language as well as Japanese culture. This is accomplished by providing a service that helps people to learn either language who may otherwise have learning or financial difficulties doing so. In a friendly environment, people from all over t …

Welcome to Rainbow ESL! This is a group where English learners who identify as gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender can meet to practice their English skills. We will have coffee events, bar events, movies and more - casual conversation! This is a great opportunity to practice your English as well as meet other gay learners! I am an ESL instructor and I look forward to getting this group started! Have fun while you improve your English!

This group is for Koreans to meet other fellow Koreans, here in NYC. Our group started in Jan/Feb 2012 and has rapidly grown in less than 9 months because of our active schedule and variety of events. Prerequisite for this group: You MUST provide a real photo of yourself, showing your face. You must be ethnically Korean (full, half, a quarter, an eighth... however much, if you have Korean blood in you, you are ethnically Korean) I didn't want to discriminate anyone from joining this group, howev …

Whether you're looking for new amis, l'amour or connections for your entreprise, at these French-American networking soirées, you get to mix and mingle with native speakers and other Francophiles as you savor French flavors. The first hour of the party consists of a "speed-friending" game where you'll get to meet the maximum number of potential conversation partners, followed by a talent show of French theater, music and more (All are invited to submit an "act"), followed by more informal mixing …

Speak English easily with us! Explore Arts & Ideas with new friends and a real ESL Teacher. Welcome all international students • artists professionals • entrepreneurs Arts and creative spirit delight and entertain us. They also open our minds, show us different worlds, immerse us in another's culture, and challenge us to learn and explore the great questions of human society— the past, the present and the futuristic. Improve your English while learning about Arts and Culture, with us. Explore …

Interested in improving your pronunciation of American English?  New York Accent Reduction Meetup group is for anyone who has learned English as a second language and wants reduce their foreign accent in a fun, welcoming environment.

Join the best ESL Meet-up in New York City!  Plan to have fun in conversation circles to practice proper English with a variety of native speakers and special guests.  Join us for exciting and new activities including meet-up happy hours at interesting bars, museums, festivals, and more!  You'll improve your English Skills and meet new friends from all over the world!

Всем привет! Если Вас интересует полноценное общение или Вы хотите попрактиковаться в Русском языке, приглашаем Вас в нашу группу. Также если вы желаете систематического обучения, мы будем рады помочь This is an opportunity to practice Russian conversation, and discuss and study the grammar. The topic may vary according to what people are interested in talking about. Members of all levels are welcome, from absolute beginners on up. Remeber: Practice is the most important part of language learn …

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New York is an incredible city with no other place in the world quite like it. You can be whoever you want, and start a new life. Of course, coming from another country, it can be difficult to break out of your own culture and community, and take advantage of everything New York has to offer. If you feel you still have yet to experience a full, happy life in New York and the U.S., this group is for you. We are two Chinese-speaking Americans who help Chinese speakers connect with local New Yorker …

El Centro de Educación de Trabajadores has been serving the Hell's Kitchen community since 1975. Through evening education programs, community organizing and cultural events, we help students learn new languages and participate in an exciting cultural exchange. Classes are offered in Spanish, English and Mandarin. An all-volunteer teaching and administrative staff makes classes available at low cost. Our teachers are Native speakers and bring both a passion for teaching and a love of language in …

conversation, speaking and listening, writing, grammar, reading, exam preparation (TOEFL/TOEIC), interview practice, business emails, vocab/expressions, help with course work, presentation rehearsal, etc. We have fun classes, educational trips, exciting events, volunteer opportunities and even 1-on-1 tutoring. All members receive weekly papers that I have created based on years of teaching ESL. Members can ask questions and receive answers with thorough explanations. For useful expressions, go …

Speak English. Make Friends. Be a New Yorker! New York English is a diverse community of fun and friendly people. This group is designed for everyone who wants to improve their English in a fun and casual way. ALL LEVELS of English, from beginner to advanced, are welcome! We create events for each and all levels. If you join New York English, you will enjoy participating in cultural events and conversation while practicing their English with a native English speaker, who is an experienced, fri …

Watch movies, Talk about it, Understand American culture, and Practice English face to face. We are MSLers. (Movie as second language)

This group is for anyone learning English who is interested in learning more about American history and culture, as well as the rich history of New York City! I started this group because I am an ESL teacher and I enjoy teaching students about this country's fascinating history and culture. All events will be completely FREE; English learners of all levels and backgrounds are welcome to join our discussions (as well as native English speakers who would like to discuss these topics with English l …

We ( Renate & Maria ) find ourselves challenged to maintain an environment that would encourage our kids to learn the German language and culture. Like many in the area, we live far from family that could provide more frequent interactions in German. Since our partners are English speaking, we'd like to create opportunities for our kids to experience German not only through interacting with us moms but also with others. Hence, we would love to build supporting networks with other mommies (or dad …

El Centro de Educación de Trabajadores has been serving the Hell's Kitchen community since 1975. Through evening education programs, community organizing and cultural events, we help students learn new languages and participate in an exciting cultural exchange. Classes are offered in Spanish, English and Mandarin. An all-volunteer teaching and administrative staff makes classes available at low cost. Our teachers are Native speakers and bring both a passion for teaching and a love of language in …

Meet a professional English teacher, Anthony, and chat over drinks!

This group is to bring together advanced students and learners of the Arabic language in the NYC area for regular concerted conversation practice. If your first language is not Arabic and you have been studying Arabic language at college level or above for some time, but you feel you have not gotten enough speaking and listening practice whereas you would like to do so, this group is for you. We wish to have fun and make new friends while learning and practicing Arabic through conversation. How …