A love of the contrasts of modern and traditional, trendy and classic, East and West – I started this group to share my fascination of the many dichotomies of Asian culture and to meet like-minded people in New York City. I plan on hosting language and cultural exchange events. Japanese, Chinese, and Korean – I want to explore the many opportunities to experience these rich cultures that only New York can offer. Everyone is invited to join this group. Anyone with an interest in languages, …

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 o …

Hello, CJK Experts! Don’t you feel it's hard to fill the gap between your level and native-speakers’ level? Are you looking for partners to practice your Chinese, Japanese or Korean (CJK) in an immerse environment? This meetup group is the right fit for you!! We practice Chinese, Japanese and Korean through interpretation methods such as quick response, shadowing, reproduction, retention, sight translation, summarization, etc. These methods enable you highly concentrate on listening, understandi …

Our ESL students want to meet native-English speakers. Meet students who are native speakers of Spanish, Italian, French, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, Turkish; exchange conversation in their language and in English. You should join if you are a native-English speaker and you want practice your Spanish, Italian, French, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, or Turkish.

This group is for people who want to experience many Asian foods and drinks with a focus on pub style cuisine. There are many Japanese/Asian Culture exchange groups, good ones too so why make another? Well I haven't seen any with the focus I would like on Asian pubs. Mainly basement sake bars and yakitori spots. But Izakaya is an umbrella group description as I have other events planned outside what would be described as an Izakaya. Things like tea & dessert, Korean BBQ, any local Far East event …

Do you want to learn or practice a foreign language and have the opportunity for language exchange? Regular practice is the key! Join us at this well established weekly language exchange meeting organized every Sunday from 4pm to 6pm to brush up on a foreign language or learn some key sentences before traveling abroad. More than 40 members split into smaller practice groups to improve their french, german, english, spanish, portuguese, korean, chinese and many other languages, and you can also h …

Are you looking to have some fun? Lots of it? While meeting new people, and exploring NY? My name is Maleko, and along with my friend AJ, we are excited to launch our meetup called Young New Yorkers and International Connection. Whether you are a New Yorker, a Tourist , or an International Student looking to meet new people, join our meetup so we can do some great activities together. We believe in having fun and we are in the greatest city in the world so let’s meetup and see where the next ama …

The purpose of the Asian Friends Network is to connect young asian working professionals. We aim to host free and discounted group events in New York City (Manhattan) and nearby.  We will be giving away free books/gifts at each event.  We currently have over 600 Asian Friends in our group, every week about 20 new members are signing up to join our free and fun activities. There is a different event created every week thanks to suggestions from our new members. Our events include discount …

We work at a local language school and would love to have Third Thursdays! On the third Thursday of each month, ESL students and foreign language students would be invited to come to our school for snacks, wine, and coffee to meet people who are also language students and to hopefully partner up with someone who speaks the language you are learning! Everyone would wear a name-tag that says what language they speak and what language they are learning. Hopefully, someone who is learning Korean but …

(PLEASE POST AN IDENTIFIABLE PHOTO OF YOURSELF) This group is aimed to provide young Asian singles with a lot of fun and entertaining events. The group has age range from 20s to 30s to keep this group strong and attractive to young singles. Exception will be given those who can demonstrate exceptional artistic talents. Is this city too fast paced? Do you have too much work to do? I think you are entitled to enjoy some great funs and entertainments this city has to offer after all the hard work. …

As of Fall 2011, we will be transitioning the group to focus more on us mommies and provide a social outlet for all of us to share, learn, or just "get away from things" once in a while!  Since we all have common interests, backgrounds and enjoy each other's company so much, we will plan more dinners/nights out, lunches, potlucks, poker games, book clubs, etc.  We will certainly still plan playdates from time to time so the tots can get together as well.  Looking forward to catching up with ever …

Meet other local sake, sushi and japanese food lovers! This group is for sharing our love and enthusiasm for sake, sushi and other types of Japanese food. I'm sure you have your favorites - let's share and explore! Here's the basic format: Mission #1 (Todd): Where's the Best Ramen In NYC!!! Mission #2 (Open): The Best of Hidden Japan (Right here in NYC)!!!! Mission #3 (Mike): Find the Best Sushi Spot! Mission #4 (Open): Best of Yakitori in NYC!!! Mission #5 (Todd): Best of the Best Sake …

Promoting Japanese culture and international/multicultural education. Teaching world languages (Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Spanish, Hindi, English). Teaching bilungual/multilingual early education.

We are a New York City-based Asian-American group catering to the youthful and young at heart.  Our group mainly comprises Asian-Americans in their 20s and 30s.  We come together to make new friends, build lasting networks and connections, and enrich our lives through group-oriented events. Our events cover a large variety of pursuits and activities.  Come join us when it's cold out and we'll explore the hidden indoor gems of our beloved city, from museums, exhibits to shows.  Discover parts of …

Meet other other Asian professionals just like you from the NY metro area. Our members are Chinese, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, Taiwanese, Thai, Filipino, and other Asian single professionals . We organize the most talked-about speed dating events in NYC for Asian single men and women.

Welcome to the NY Mostly Go Club! The "Mostly" is there since it's fun to do other things besides Go once in a while. For example, dinner or drinks after a tough tournament, a picnic with Go boards under blooming cherry trees in spring, whatever fun things we can think of. We'd love to meet other people who are interested in the game of igo/weiqi/baduk in the NYC area.   Don't know how to play but saw it on some TV show or something and want to see what the game is about? We also host NYAMIGO Be …