Our mission is to promote an appreciation of Italian language and culture through Italian language lessons, cooking lessons, film, art, music, literature, wine tastings, sports, travel and social engagement. We help people with a strong interest in Italy connect with one another, both online and in person.  Membership is FREE and we're open to all levels of Italian language from zero to native fluency. We're the original Italian language meetup group in our area, the largest, and still the faste …

As is quite self-explanatory in the name, we are a very casual after-work/weekend group which obviously involves a LITTLE BIT of drinking. You do not have to speak Japanese nor drink to join us but show us the will to learn. Some members are impressively fluent (let alone our Japanese members). This meetup offers a unique opportunity of learning Japanese in a very comfortable environment while beer amplifies our learning capacity of the Japanese language. Many people find themselves better …

Life coaches and coaching consultants help people succeed in achieving their lifestyle or quality of life. Come to meet and share with everyone about basic principles, your approach and success as you define it. Network with a wonderful group of professionals, life coaches, business prospects and community activists. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED! You will not only meet life coaches at this networking event, you will also meet professionals and people of diverse background because our intention is to pr …

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 …

We are a group of dynamic individuals who get together a few times a month to practice speaking Spanish at restaurants and lounges. Our group is very diverse and loves to have new members. We are proud to be the third largest Spanish language Meetup group of the world! Wow!!! Many members ask us about a more methodical way to learn and practice Spanish. If you want to learn fast and in a fun way, we suggest you to visit SPANISH NOW: http://www.gospanishnow.com/ Spanish Now is opening 21 new cour …

This meetup group is: A place where German speaking parents who raise their children bilingual can connect with like minded people. It is used as a platform to organize a variety of German related events throughout the Northern Virginia Area. The primary purpose is to support and strengthen our typically pre-school aged children's German skills. However, it is also used for parents to socialize and retain their German culture. This meetup group is not: A place to learn German. To be accepted as …

We meet to learn and practice Spanish in a super fun way. We have different levels of fun, social gatherings and learning and practice opportunities: meetings for BEGINNERS, for INTERMEDIATE speakers, gatherings where we speak SOLO ESPAÑOL, and events for everybody at restaurants, with Latin music, at parks, movies, etc. ¡Te esperamos para aprender y divertirte mucho! Join us to learn and have a lot of fun! Many members ask us about a more methodical way to learn and practice Spanish. If you …

Want to meet new, fun people AND nourish your love for a certain language and culture? At Speak Up we will get together for amazing conversations in French, Spanish, German, Korean, Amharic, Italian, or Spanish (other languages by request) over different activities. Regardless of your level, you will learn. Practice your language skills with speakers of all backgrounds and levels, get together with others and share and discuss your interests. We will meet at local restaurants, coffee houses, and …

This is a purely social meetup group aiming at bringing together members of both Arabic and non-Arabic speakers, regardless of their nationality, ethnicity, or religion. In this friendly and social environment we will share fun activities around town and at the same time you can learn and practice your Arabic language.

Céad míle Fáilte! Welcome to the Gift of Gab: Irish Language & Culture network. This group provides you the chance to mingle with local Irish folk and Irish folk at heart. Wonder what Irish sounds like?---Learn a phrase or two! Gain insight on the language and culture for your next trip to Ireland or simply indulge your idle curiosity. Come on down to McGinty's (our favorite watering hole) for a pint and some good craic---Irish for "fun, enjoyment, abandonment, or lighthearted mischief; ofte …

Meet local Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation, cultural exchange, and fun in Washington DC! Come to a Spanish Fanaticos Meetup event and make new amigos while speaking in Spanish, learning new vocabulary, putting your grammar knowledge into practice and/or simply brushing up your Spanish skills! Some of our events include: Spanish Grammar and Literature Workshops, Social Networking Events, Happy Hours, Dinners, Coffee Time, Hikes, Picnics, Movie Nights, Dancing and more. All ag …

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!

Meet others who love programming in Erlang, share information, and swap Erlang war stories. If you are excited about Erlang and want to meet other like-minded folks, or if you just want to see Erlang become more popular as a language, then join this group.

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 "EVERYTHING ITALIAN" in DC with a NATIVE Italian language speaker/group founder/organizer, and the fastest growing Italian meetup group WORLD-WIDE with 1,400+ multi-ethnic, multi-cult …

A group, finally, for all of those in the Washington, DC area who speak Ukrainian or want to learn. This group is also about the celebration of Ukrainian culture, and supporting the Ukrainian diaspora, which totals some 15 million people. We welcome native speakers, children of member sof the Ukrainian diaspora, those who have learned Ukrainian as a foreign language, and anyone interested in the language or culture of Ukraine. So, prykhod'te do nas!

Vive la francophonie! Afternoon French Conversation in Metropolitan DC est un groupe composé principalement de membres qui parlent le français comme deuxième ou troisième (voire quatrième!) langue. L'objectif du groupe est de promouvoir des rencontres intéressantes entre des personnes de même sensibilité pour parler le français dans un milieu détendu. Les sujets sont illimités: la philosophie, le cinéma et la littérature, ........ Afternoon French Conversation in Metropolitan DC is a group prim …

Interested in learning a foreign language? Wondering where you can find Spanish classes? Need someone to practice French with? Want to learn more about Arabic? Or are you just someone you speaks multiple languages who wants to meet other language enthusiasts? Come join us to learn about foreign languages - any language! This group is for people who want to learn, are learning, or teaching a foreign language and want to meet others who are doing the same. We do not limit our group to any one lang …

This meetup group is free!!! Do you: - speak French, - want to improve your French skills, - want to learn French, - want to meet French speakers, - want to learn about the francophone culture? and you live in the DC metro , Silver Spring area? This is group is for you! Join us at the "Silver Spring/DC Metro French Meetup group". All ages and levels welcome. Est ce que vous: - parlez Français, - aimeriez améliorer votre français, - aimeriez apprendre la langue française, - aimeriez ren …

Welcome to the German Language Speakers & Learners Meetup Group for German Language Speakers or Learners in the Washington, DC Metropolitan Area!! Events will be held throughout the Washington Metropolitan Area (WMA) with the focus on German Heritage, Food, Language and Culture. An interesting, energetic and eclectic group!  You do not have to know any Deutsche to join-just have an interest to learn, teach (kindly) and practice at our meetup events. Bring your language book and instruction mater …

This is the Ni Hao Playgroup. We are based on DC metropolitan area and focused on providing a Chinese-speaking environment in which the kids (and parents) can enjoy speaking/learning Chinese.

DC Dual Language teachers and teachers of other subjects who are interested in learning more about bilingual education and second language acquisition.

Welcome! This meetup group is focused entirely on the Armenian language.  While fun, our meet-ups are educational.  If you are looking for a social or networking meet-up relating to Armenian, this is not it.  Our members wish to learn or practice Armenian.  All levels of Armenian are welcome, from beginner to native speaker. A reasonable meet-up fee will be charged for instruction by a native-speaking Armenian language tutor.  For more information, please visit the home page periodically or send …

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.

We're a newbie-friendly Clojure user group oriented around talking about, learning about, and hacking on this awesome functional programming language on the JVM. We strive for openness and accessibility to all levels of experience. Our only prerequisites are an interest in building your skills in and furthering your understanding of Clojure, and your willingness to encourage and enable your peers to do the same. We also maintain a GoogleGroups list. You should consider joining this list if you w …

Do you want to learn or 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 learn new 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 …

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 …

Join our group to enjoy Italian film screenings followed by engaging discussions.  You'll also make some great new friends in our group and enjoy many unique social events!  The films we're screening are carefully selected to appeal to diverse tastes with a strong emphasis on quality as judged by Italian film critics, industry experts and your Organizer.  Members of our group speak all levels of Italian.  We also ensure that every film has English subtitles. Do you love Italian cinema? Sei un a …

If you have an interest in speaking the Thai language (language of Thailand), join our informal group to learn!!! Each workshop focuses on topics of interest for speaking Thai.....Shopping, Food/Restaurants, Medical, Social, Visiting Thailand with fun activities to reenforce the lessons in each workshop. If you plan to visit Thailand, have Thai relatives or friends, or you have Thai parents and would like to improve your Thai language skills.....this would be a great way to learn. All levels of …