Bienvenidos Amigos, Spanglish strives to help everyone achieve their goals in furthering their education both here and abroad, by continually practicing the language.  We are going to make the most of what is available!! Being a member is FREE. We invite you to become a member and immerse yourself into BOTH language and culture, have fun and make many of amigos! We have several events for our members: • Informal Spanish conversation events in DC, Maryland and Virginia. • Beginners, Intermediate …

Hello! This successful international culture group in Washington DC, Maryland & Virginia (& Korea!), founded in 2006, has over 1300 members.  Happy New Year 2013! Korean Waves in 2012 went GANGNAM STYLE (강남스타일) in DC, VA, & MD!  The Korean cultural sensation - Korean singer Psy - and now international star inspired many of us with his hit song (oppan) Gangnam Style. Join a group that includes its own stars... our members!  And yes, we do have stars at some of our events... sometimes announced, …

This group is designed for internationals new to the United States. International diplomats, professionals and their spouses who are interested in “hitting the ground running”. Our meetup is a resource for discovering the easiest way to manage the details of daily living in the D.C. Metro area. Learn practical ways to make your transition into American culture smooth and satisfying. Join us for warm lively conversation filled with tips and tricks to solve just about any problem that may arise; w …

We are a group of readers who enjoy meeting to discuss our latest discoveries in Jane Austen's books and life. Our meeting format is flexible and fluid. We have read through all of Jane Austen's novels, strayed into Austen's contemporaries, watched a film, had a picnic, and enjoyed coffee shops throughout the DC metro area. You'll want to stay tuned for 2013 events, and join us if you are free! All are welcome. And by all we mean those well studied in Austen and those new to the idea of reading …

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!

If you are an English-learner or interested in free English classes, we can help. Enrollment is open until classes are full, so make sure to come in soon!

Our mission statement: We are a social community in the Baltimore-Washington Metropolitan Area sharing the Japanese and English languages and 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. Unlike a classroom setting, we mee …

We are a small group of intermediate level Spanish speakers trying to get better by conversing in Spanish for two hours every other week during lunch. We meet in a group meeting room at the Crystal Park Condos at 11:00 am. Bring your lunch from any of the many restaurants available at the Crystal City Metro Stop. Crystal Park Condos are at 1805 Crystal Drive, two blocks from the metro station. There will be one on one spanish conversation in a quiet environment. A native speaker will be involved …

In this language exchange group, native English speakers learning Mongolian meet with native Mongolian speakers who are learning English. We separate into small groups to discuss the designated theme, occasionally change partners in order to have varied conversation experiences, and have discussions in both English and Mongolian throughout the meeting so that speakers of each language get adequate practice.

Put your bi-lingual skills into good use and potentially work as an Arabic-English interpreter. Members need to be fluent in both languages (but don't let that discourage you from joining). We will gather to practice interpreting.

DC Metropolitan area based (DC, MD & VA) Informal fun social group to provide friendship, social events and support for Expat Brits or anyone with an interest in UK people, culture and places. Main events are a monthly pub evening out and other events as appropriate and weather permitting! This includes following soccer in a sociable atmosphere!

BEST Italian Club in Town with the MOST Italian Events for ALL Cultures. 1,450+ Cosmopolitan Networking Members enjoying ALL THINGS ITALIAN in DC-METRO !!! PIAZZA ITALIA - U.S.A. CHIAMA ITALIA ! Bringing to life BOTH the ITALIAN LANGUAGE & ITALIAN CULTURE in Washington,DC ... FREE MEMBERSHIP !  BENVENUTI AL CLUB CHE CELEBRA LA LINGUA e LA CULTURA ITALIANA nella CAPITALE degli USA.  PIAZZA ITALIA is the BEST and ONLY Italian Language & Italian CULTURE social club for "ALL THINGS ITALIAN" in …

The Spanish Language Club and The Portuguese Language Club are twin conversation groups that focus on speaking Spanish and Portuguese, respectively.  Both clubs share the same umbrella name and website, and are run by the same organizer.  Both groups welcome everyone interested in these foreign languages, though at least a basic understanding of the language is preferred, as English is kept to an absolute minimum.  Native Spanish and Portuguese speakers looking to participate and make some new f …

This group will be a place for conversation in Croatian (or Bosnian, or Montenegrin, or Serbian as is appropriate), wine and food consumption, possible excursions, and camaraderie! Native speakers will have a chance to connect with other native speakers, beginners will be exposed to the language in real-time, and everyone will have a chance to meet others in the area interested in the region. As I am just beginning the group (somewhat surprised one did not already exist), suggestions are encoura …

Asians and Asian Americans for One City,  3rd Sundays, 12:30PM to 2:30PM, meet in Chinatown, Wash. D.C. and connect with friends, old and new! EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! Asian American Professionals of DC's Friendship Archway Network are actively bridging cultural, digital and other divides in downtown Washington DC by coming together, working together and succeeding together! You are invited to join Asian American professionals and people of all backgrounds interested in Asian Americans, Chinese la …

If you are looking for a fun way to meet people and practice spanish at any level please join us for some cocktails and conversation.

This group is designed for: 1) Russian speakers who wish to improve their Spanish. 2) Spanish speakers who wish to improve their Russian. Format of the meet up is simple. 1 hour of one language, 1 hour of the other language. English speaking will be kept to a minimum during this time. All levels are welcome! If you dont use it, you lose it! Lets not lose it, and better yet.....gain!

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 …

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 e DE TODOS OS OUTROS PAISES,  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 Upcoming Meetups" no …

Chinatown is a Great Place. We will bet you have eaten at some of it's tasty restaurants or strolled the streets getting to know the culture. And we want it to last for many years to come.  It is a hub of culture where Chinese, Americans, Chinese-Americans and people from all over the world visit as part of their visit to Washinton D.C. It represents what can be some of the best ideas for our ONE city. Join us as we discuss the future of CHINATOWN and our ONE CITY, Washington D.C. We hope to mee …