I started this group because of my interest in China, Chinese culture, Chinese language and the Chinese people. My friends in China and my Chinese friends in Canada are always asking me about Canadian people, culture in Canada and have an interest in improving their English language skills. Many of my Canadian friends and acquaintance ask me about China and Chinese culture and are always interested in hearing about my trips to China.

If you want to talk with native speakers to learn a new language, improve your language skills, or are simply eager to discover new cultures, you have found the right place!. The goal of the Toronto Language & Culture Exchange (TLCX) is to connect local people and people who have come to Canada from other countries in order to help them understand each other's culture and languages while developing new friendships. Whether you are someone fond of foreign languages, a student, a recent immigrant, …

Are you Arabic speaker? Learning Arabic and want to practice speaking? Are you new to Toronto or want to expend your social circle? Want to meet with others in your area who are also interested in the Arabic or Middle Eastern Culture? Watch our TV interview about our meetup on Ominyat TV http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xnu2PT_vSMc Listen to our interview about our meetup on CBC Radio international  -Click the " listen" box on top of " 16:26, 2011" http://www.rcinet.ca/arabe/chronique/societe- …

Newcomers @ GTA Let's build a friendly community with people originally from outside Toronto or all over the world, as well as anyone who would like to meet people of different cultural backgrounds and provide assistance to them. Language, Job hunting, Information/Free seminars (leisure, living, immigration, legal, education, community resources...), Experience sharing (do & don't...), Settling in general, Commute assistance (carpools/rides, license tests), Expanding social circle and horizon, …

Life is an adventure. We are a diverse group of people with a passion for travel and outdoor life. If you are looking for new opportunities for great travel and outdoor adventures - domestic and international - and friends to share them with, you have found the right group. We will organize monthly social and/or cultural events to highlight the cultures of the many different ethnic groups in our multicultural city. These may include dinners at international restaurants, international festivals, …

Calling out to everyone in Toronto and Ontario who possess some Scottish heritage in their blood. Would you like to attend some events such as Tartan Day, Burns Day, Tartan Day, St Andrews Day or learn how to Scottish dance, highland dance, try some archery, discuss your family tartan or wearing the traditional kilt. You are welcome to join the group even if you don't have any Scottish heritage, but are still interested in knowing more about Scottish culture. Hoping to put on events for all age …

What is EnlightenNext Toronto? The Toronto network of EnlightenNext is a committed group of individuals who are dedicated to changing the cultural conversation about the purpose and significance of spiritual enlightenment in our time.  At the heart of EnlightenNext Toronto is the teaching of Evolutionary Enlightenment. Developed by Andrew Cohen, an internationally respected spiritual teacher and cultural visionary, it is a spiritual philosophy that brings the timeless depth of enlightened wisdom …

Meet others in your local area who share an enjoyment for the Japanese language and culture. Experience cultural activities and make new friends in our growing community! Beginners welcome. Events are held regularly so join now!

This group was created for the purpose of sharing Asian cultures and language among other Asians. Whether you're Asian Canadian or newly arrived from Asia. The group will also be hosting a variety of dinner/gaming/movie event and other social activities for everyone to come out.  We hope you enjoy this group and your time here. Policies: 1...For now I only accept Asian members. 2...Please do not use a photo of yourself for your profile in this group,  this goes to everyone.  You may use any pho …

LEGGI LA VERSIONE ITALIANA The purpose of this Meetup group is to help people with an interest in Italian language and culture connect with one another, both online and in person. Whether you are a native speaker of Italian or a debutant, you are welcome to join our diverse and fast-growing group. The Toronto Italian Connection is organized by Lega Italiana / Italian Connection , an international association on Italian language and culture. Our non-profit organization oversees groups like this i …

Taiwanese Canadian Association of Toronto (TCAT), the largest general-purpose all-ages Taiwanese organization in the Greater Toronto Area, was established back in 1963 and later registered as a non-profit organization in the Province of Ontario in 1975. The mandates of TCAT are: 1) to assist with Taiwanese immigrants, who reside in the GTA, in adapting to the environment of Canada; 2) to gather members to serve local communities within the GTA; 3) to provide methods of communications between mem …

Do you like a lot of things British? Are you a Briton living in Toronto, looking to get your fix of all things British? Whether you're British, part British or have no British heritage, this group will bring admirers of British culture together.

French language lovers and French culture lovers, welcome to French Conversation Drop-in Lessons. Would you like to learn French in a comfortable and a friendly environment? Would you like to speak with confidence and develop your vocabulary? Then drop-in any time for a French lesson. My name is Pierre. French is my first language and I have been teaching French full time to business people since 1984. I teach business people in their office and civil servants in different ministries. To help Fr …

Leave the classroom and explore Toronto with experienced E.S.L teachers born in Canada. Bring your camera to capture memories of your time in Canada. We offer fun and exciting events every Thursday and Saturday. Our guides are E.S.L tutors at The Mind Palace Tutoring Academy. Members of this group do not have to be students with The Mind Palace Tutoring Academy. We welcome all E.S.L students who want to explore the city of Toronto and engage in English conversation. Link: http://www.esl.themindp …

Hi French people and French lovers. Welcome to the French multicultural community of the GTA. This is an opportunity to speak French in Toronto, Mississauga and North York. You will speak French in each meetup with friendly and exciting people from different countries and share your culture in French. This is "Le Carrefour des francophones et francophiles du GTA". Whatever you speak some French or speak fluently in French, you are all welcome. Donation: To keep this group alive, you are welcome …

This is a group for Iranian Professionals in Toronto, to network and elevate their level of general knowledge. We cherish our glorious past and we celebrate our outstanding success in the west. Every week there will be a discussion about an interesting idea or story. The subject may be historical, scientific, cultural, self motivational, etc. This group is not for sharing political ideas or religious ideas. We have zero tolerance toward members who may want to dominate the group by their persona …

This group is intended for people (35+) living in Toronto and the surrounding area who are interested in joining in and cultivating the Toronto Italian Experience. This includes a participating in events to promote Italian cinema, culture, literature, politics and the economy and of course food, wine and perfect espresso! Events will include a range of evening events or Sunday brunches, and perhaps trips abroad! Our ask: Actively speak Italian so this group may be a true platform to promote the …

Practice English Conversation with native English speakers and qualified English teachers.

Le French Meetup de Toronto vous invite à son Ciné-club pour pour explorer la culture française à travers le cinéma en français. Tous les membres sont libre d'organiser des sorties pour voir des films en français ou tout simplement organiser des rencontres pour socialiser entre cinéphiles. You are welcome to organize an outing to practice the French language through movies. Le ciné, les amis(es), les échanges...bref on bavarde en français et on s'amuse! Lancez-vous dans la langue et la culture …

This is a group for anyone coming from Caribbean OR interested in Caribbean Culture: English/French and Spanish west indies. Everyone is welcome! Let's get together for fun activities such as Caribbean restaurants, any types of caribbean dance lessons or language courses, caribbean parties... It's Up to You!! Caribbean sea has thousands of islands with a various community who worth getting to know better. Guadeloupe, Martinique, Sint Maarten, Bahamas, Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, P …

Hey everyone!! Are you new to Toronto? Looking for new companions? Missing the "apnapan"/ Our Indian "connection"? I miss the Bollywood talks, talking in Hindi with "Ama yar", "chal movie dekhte Hain", "tashan mat jhar" etc etc, common school talks and yes not able to attend other farther Brampton/ Mississauga meetups!! Let's make our own group where we don't have to go far to feel the brotherhood and miss those wonderful parties.. Guys we can do it here!!

The group is a cross-cultural, social and networking group allow people interact, learn new things, and make friends. The main purpose of this group is to help members to achieve the following: 1. Brain development. Brain's health can affect a person's thinking, how fast he/she reacts to an event, how effective he/she can solve problems, how flexible he/she thinks outside the box, how he/she can handle multitasks efficiently. 2. Interpersonal communication and influence power. Students need to c …

At the Living Institute we explore our self, the world around us, and all our relationships to help facilitate a more full & healthy experience of living for all people. Together we draw on new & old traditions of psychotherapy, eastern and western mystical traditions, existential and mythological themes in individual, cultural and cosmological evolution. What makes the Living Institute exceptional is the depth and breadth of our faculty and practitioners who are leaders and innovators in their …

We are Canadians, proud and free. We share a common ancestry and a binding language. We cherish our traditions, customs and we cherish our blended culture. We talk politics, family, work, play, hobbies, Arabic interests, finance and money and we help each other maintain a positive balance of "there and here".

Francophones, and French language and culture enthusiasts meet around the North York area to converse in French. This is a great forum for keeping up and practicing French here in the North York region, and making friends in the process.

If you want to jumpstart or improve your Spanish, you've come to the right place! Join this meetup for drop-in Spanish lessons or more in-depth programs. My name is Carlos Herrera, Master's in Teaching Spanish as a Second Language, founder and manager of Muchospanish and organizer of Spanglish Toronto Meetup. I created this group to help people learn Spanish and improve their current level of proficiency by using modern methods and the best tools available. Lessons are tipically 1.5 or 2hrs, the …

Hello! How are you guys doing? “This is a group for anyone interested in exchange language, make friends, enjoy music and more. I want anyone to join this group. And I want you guys to enjoy eachother and bring your friends as many as possible! I want to make a regular event on Tue twice in a month. It might hard to join the event on weekday. But I am looking forward to meet up with you guys!!!" Thanks!!

Polish language and culture in Toronto. If you speak the Polish language at any level, and want to improve or just maintain your Polish language and culture, then this is the meetup for you. But we are not only about speaking Polish, we a fun little group too. When you join, please write a little about yourself and your connection to the Polish language and culture. Serdecznie zapraszam.