Meet others who lack true refinement, lack a regal heritage, and lack a superior attitude towards other cultures. We live in a city of vast ethnic diversity. The idea of this group is to explore that heterogeneity, find other open-minded flavour seekers and do it on a budget. There are hundreds of ethnic, family-owned restaurants, often no frills, but really authentic flavours from around the world. Please have a face picture posted! SOME BASIC RULES *If you have far-right political, sexual or …

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 …

It started as an idea for meeting other Cross-cultural families mostly Polish & Non-Polish to help our kids meet others like us. We had so many good memories from the last time, that we would like to activate this group again ... assuming: there should be much more children in our group by now! So: ... "Let's meet other local Polish speakers, students, friends, and families to practice the language and learn about the culture. Meet local Polish language and culture lovers for conversation and …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Let’s immerse in Spanish language in a social environment with an inclusive and interactive dynamic!! We aim to integrate a group of people interested in speaking Spanish where social interaction, improvement in the use of the language and the interest in Latin culture will be privileged. Our group is for anyone (Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced) who wants to practice and share their knowledge and experience in Spanish language. This will be achieved in a friendly Spanish environment through t …

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, …

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 …

We want to build a bridge between the classroom and the real world. Join the ABC Study Group to make new friends and experience the diversity of this city. Are you new in Vancouver? Do you want to study English? Make the most of your time and have fun with people like you! Learn and improve your conversational skills. Let's review current topics in the news. You can get help with your homework, too, or set up a language exchange. Not a language student? That's cool, too! We welcome anybody who w …

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 …

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 …

Learning Mandarin is more than learning a language, it enables you to explore one of the most ancient culture of the world. It can easily become a life involvement. Knowing the Chinese language will enable you to communicate better with Chinese speaking people and provide you with a better understanding of Chinese culture. By learning Mandarin you will be able to speak with more people than any other language- including English. I know many people want to learn mandarin in Canada . Also many peo …

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 …

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.

Mission: Our City of Colours is a non-profit organization seeking to increase the visibility of, and address the issues facing lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) people in a variety of linguistic and cultural communities. Vision: Our vision is a place with inclusive and supportive communities that accept, understand, and respect the existence and experiences of people from all sexual orientations, gender identities, and gender expressions.

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 …

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 (or helping someone else practice their English) and making new friends. Every week we meet and talk about interestin …

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 …

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!

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, …