Hey everyone. We have a new organzier for this group. We will continue to have events that are interesting for all members. We want to attract people who are interested in Japanese and Canadian culture and customs. Hope to see everyone soon:)

Hello! Do you live in Vancouver? Do you like international cultures and languages. Do you speak Spanish? French? Swahili? Korean? Arabic or any other language from any other continent, whether Asia, Africa, Europe, South Ameria, North America or Australia. Are you open to interact in a multicultural dynamic group of people and learn more about the languages and cultures of other countries? All of this, via some interactive activities....Are you ready to explore culture, art, music, games, dance, …

We are a friendly and enthusiastic group of people who share a love for Italy, its language, its culture and people. We are based in the heart of Vancouver with events in Little Italy on Commercial Drive, Downtown at Stanley Park, The Renfrew Community Centre and other neighbourhoods throughout the city. You will find it easy to acquire language partners and make amici at one of our weekly social events. When you join us you will be able to speak, read and write in Italian, meet Italian speakers …

This conversation club is sponsored by Blue Ocean International Consulting Inc.. It's divided into two types of meetup, Conversation Class and Culture/Language Exchange Conversation Class: It provides an English speaking environment for Asian ESL students who doesn't have enough chance to speak English in their daily life in Vancouver. This is an organized but casual meetup that each meeting is planning by the organizer. The students level should be between lower to upper intermediate. If you w …

Let's consider culture, language, and cognition for a moment. Did you know that if you're a Korean-Canadian, that means you may have two personalities living inside you that are triggered by language and environment, a phenomenon known as "frame-switching"? Have you ever wondered why you act differently around different people and languages? A Korean-Canadian is someone who is of Korean descent who is a Canadian citizen, irrespective of having been born here or having emigrated from Korea. I fe …

Do you speak Finnish? Great! Come share your gift! Want to learn Finnish? Excellent! Come join us! Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced or Native Speaker... we're looking to come together to learn and practice the Finnish language. The goal is also to learn more about Finnish culture. Perhaps you're planning a trip through Scandinavia and want to learn a few phrases. Maybe you're of Finnish decent and want to learn more about the culture. You could be an ex-pat from Suomi. No matter who …

Hello and thanks for visiting Hi Vancouver Korean language and culture meetup. The goal of this meetup is to faciliate the shared learning of the members' cultures whether it be Korean, Canadian or other. We usually meet twice a month in downtown Vancouver. Our meetup is usually 2 hours long. This is for people who are serious about learning the language. During the two hours, we pair everyone randomly with English/Korean partners. This model helps improve listening and speaking skills in Englis …

Do you love Italy? the culture, the romance of a slow food and lifestyle? Would you like to join a Italian culture and lifestyle club to be immersed in  travel stories share ideas, informational networking and or educational, and social outings. If you feel like you have a touch of the Italian spirit in you and just love the culture or born in Italy or Italian heritage and would like to inspire others about your country this group is for you. Outings could consists of wine tastings, dinner out, …

The Vancouver Mandarin Chinese Club is for Metro Vancouver residents who are interested in Chinese language and culture and who want to get together and share their experiences in learning. The format of this club is NOT like a credited course offered at a university or college, which means you will not see systematic teaching material for the club. The purpose is to offer a friendly and pressure -free environment for Mandarin learners to learn and practice their knowledge with other learners an …

This group is for everybody who wants to reach across cultural boundaries and understand the world by understanding foreign languages. Vancouver is one of the most diverse cities in the world. Cultures and languages blend into an ever-changing mix. Come and take full advantage of this mix by interacting with others. Learn a new language! And make new friends at the same time. Do you want to practice your conversation skills? Have you ever wanted to know more about a foreign language you hear i …

Are you new to Canada? Join our free ESL group!! This group is for new immigrants to Canada. Our priority is Permanent Residents and Canadian citizens who have been here for three years or less.  We also welcome Canadian-born members who are interested in meeting and helping newcomers practice and improve their English skills and integrate into Canadian life through the social and educational activities we organize. Join us every week as we practice English at our free Conversation Club, where w …

¿Hablas Español? This group is for Canadians and Permanent Residents who love to learn Spanish and learn more about Latin American cultures! This drop-in program runs Fridays from 5:30-7:00 p.m. at the Robert Lee YMCA and is led by trained facilitators from Latin America. You must have a basic command of Spanish and be able to communicate about common everyday topics. We'll talk about many interesting topics such as Day of the Dead, how to drink yerba mate, your favorite Garcia Marquez novel, i …

If you enjoy •public talks and lectures •documentaries and other films reading and talking about books •art openings and gallery talks •other cultural and current affairs events And you would like to meet more like-minded people to do and talk about these things with, then this group might be a good fit for you. Please join us. The scope for this group is quite wide. It is not a book club, though some events may focus on discussing books or a particular book. It’s not an art, or film, or …

The Swiss Society of Vancouver was originally founded in 1912 and was incorporated as a non-profit organization under the BC Society Act in 1948.Its purposes are to promote Swiss traditions and culture: exchange and understanding among Swiss people in BC; assist people of Swiss origin who are immigrants to BC in every possible way, to participate in the economic, professional and intellectual sectors of their new country; own, operate and/or manage a social club.

Hello and welcome!!! Have you moved here from another country, want to feel at home in Vancouver, and find it challenging to meet people and learn about the local culture/systems? If yes, then join our social events to meet fellow internationals and expand your local social circle!!! We will organize dinners, go out for drinks, explore BC through trips, etc. Also, if you need help with anything local (housing, systems, etc), feel free to write and I will help with whatever information I have. To …

Prenez votre culture a coeur Fondé en 1975, le Centre culturel francophone de Vancouver a comme mandat d'offrir des activités artistiques, communautaires et éducatives en langue française aux vancouverois. Par ses divers services et activités, le Centre a su s'imposer comme partenaire privilégié au sein de la communauté vancouveroise. Le Centre est situé à la Maison de la Francophonie ; il se définit comme étant non seulement un lieu de rencontres entre francophones mais aussi un lieu d'échang …

This is a group for all people who loves Africa regardless of their origin, living in the Vancouver, B.C. area who are interested in the best in cultural(Art, food , Music, Dance) experiences, cherished traditions, charity and business development opportunities that Africa and Canada offers. Whether it's a braai or bazaar, dance or dominoes, business networking or educational workshop, charity activities, travelling and tours to Africa, this is where the activities will be posted.

Interested in learning some basic Chinese (Mandarin) conversation and expand your social circle? Want to have a deeper insight into Chinese culture? We provide a friendly Chinese learning environment & aim to improve communication between people with diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Come join us and learn with a group of passionate teachers. (lessons are strictly for beginners)

Are you interested in having a conversation in English with people from Canada and around the world?  Let's meet and talk in English together! You can make foreign friends from many other countries and you can have fun while you're chat!  You can learn about different cultures! Come and check this out! Our conversation club for anyone who is interested in practicing their English and making new friends. Every week we meet and talk about interesting topics. We provide a safe, non-threatening envi …

To share cultures, music and experience. To meet new people in a friendly enviroment. To help people learning English or Japanese. Most of all, just to have fun :-)

I'm looking for a small, committed group to talk about a challenging work at a slow pace -- talking about a fairly small number of pages per session. If you're in a hurry to get through a life-list of books, I wish you well in another group. But if you like savouring the details of language and enjoy deep discussion of ideas, with a great piece of writing as the starting point and focus, you might find a home here. We will be reading: 1. A few essays by Ralph Waldo Emerson (TBA), then... 2. Wal …

A regular meeting group for people who want to learn or share Hindi or Urdu language skills. Reasons I have heard so from other members for joining: Enjoy bollywood movies and want to learn the language(s)? Love Desi (Indian, Pakistani) culture? Have a smattering of Urdu or Hindi but want to improve it? Perhaps you are born in Canada and haven't had much chance to use your parents native language? Or you know one of the other Desi languages well but want to learn Hindi or Urdu? Haven't spoken t …

This group is about two things: About bringing together dancers who share a passion for Flamenco dance, as there are not many venues for this art form; and also about brining the art of Flamenco into a family friendly setting where everyone may enjoy the entertainment. So, whether you are a dancer, student of Flamenco or wanting to learn, or if you are someone who enjoys the entertainment, this group will be fun and exciting. As with all things culture, for a good evening of live entertainment, …

Meet others in your local area who are interest in Métis culture, history and gatherings . Whether you're Métis or just Métis curious, make new friends, learn new things and share new experiences

A group to bring people together from Brazil (or people who have a close connection to Brazil) that are living in or visiting the Lower Mainland! Specifically for people interested in Networking, Business, and celebrating the Brazilian culture.

Want to meet Expat Indians from Major Cities of India? Want to enjoy a social network of like minded people? Want to practice your Hindi? Meet up with others in your area who are also interested in Indian culture, Bollywood, Hindi language, gup-shup, etc. This is a group of people who like to chat in Hindi and English (Hinglish). This platform is also good for those who want to practice their Hindi in an informal manner as well as a good forum to get to know each other and develop a social netwo …

Thinking about traveling to Latin America or Spain? Explore a new language; learn cultural tips and tricks for you to feel more comfortable and more confident. This is your space for socializing and practicing a new language while you meet new friends and get in touch with the Latin community in BC. Be part of the Spanish lessons and the conversation club!

This is a group for people in Vancouver who want a fun comfortable environment to practice speaking English. We think it is important for ESL students to connect with Canadian friends, so we will be inviting along Canadians that are interested in learning about your cultures as well. Our venue is a very cool cafe/ gallery. Everyone will love this place. You can sit at the tables and chat or walk around and look at art while chatting. This is a cafe so you are required to purchase a drink when if …