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 …

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!

The Spanish Language Club and The Portuguese Language Club are twin conversation groups that focus on speaking Spanish and Portuguese, respectively.  Both clubs share the same umbrella name and website, and are run by the same organizer.  Both groups welcome everyone interested in these foreign languages, though at least a basic understanding of the language is preferred, as English is kept to an absolute minimum.  Native Spanish and Portuguese speakers looking to participate and make some new f …

The purpose of our group is to provide a positive & welcoming setting for members to practice their Russian language skills and meet fellow Russian speakers. Please come prepared to speak Russian. Please also check the "About Us" page for more information on Russian life in D.C.! Frequently Asked Questions

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 …

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 …

This group is designed for: 1) Russian speakers who wish to improve their Spanish. 2) Spanish speakers who wish to improve their Russian. Format of the meet up is simple. 1 hour of one language, 1 hour of the other language. English speaking will be kept to a minimum during this time. All levels are welcome! If you dont use it, you lose it! Lets not lose it, and better yet.....gain!

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 …

This international group is open to ALL nationalities. You CAN be a native English speaker and still join!! It is a wonderful group of internationals living in and around Washington DC (DC/MD/VA) who speak different languages but whose common language is English. There is a small, annual fee of $5.00 for membership. The meetup is for internationals and native English speakers. We want to meet like-minded DC professionals in social, cultural, charitable events and practice English! FEEL FREE TO B …

This group is for adults who grew up abroad, whether with the foreign service, military, or any other reason. Were you raised in multiple countries and cultures? Do you feel somewhat disconnected from your own culture or any one particular culture? If so, this is the place for you! I hope this group will bring together people who feel this way and who will be able to relate to eachother through our similar experiences and nebulous blended cultural identity.

This group is for any Foreign Service Officer from the State Department, USAID, Commerce, Ag, or International Broadcasting Bureau, or Foreign Affairs Officers with the U.S. military, to meet fellow colleagues in monthly happy hours.  Hopefully, we can share experiences and tips about working in embassies or missions around the world, and perhaps where to find the best Pho or Pisco Sour around town.  If you stumble across this group, please do spread the word among your colleagues so that we can …

Some people drift through their entire life. They do it one day at a time, one week at a time, one month at a time. It happens so gradually they are unaware of how their lives are slipping away until it's too late. The time to be happy is now, regardless of any circumstances or beliefs, it is your birth right to be free and happy in every moment. Here we maximize every moment of our existence and live our life to the fullest. This group is here to remind us of all the things we want to achieve i …

The American and European governments talk all the time about international issues. But regular Americans and Europeans don't meet often enough to discuss the big challenges we are facing, whether it's the Euro crisis, Afghanistan, or why we have a hard time finding interesting jobs in each others' countries. The US-Italy Global Affairs Forum promotes informal but meaningful exchanges of views on issues facing Americans and Italians, but also Americans and Europeans more generally. And most of t …

This group is for young Asian professionals or anyone who enjoys being part of the group in their 20s and 30s. If you like dancing, drinking, socializing, going out or love taken pictures, please join and we will keep you update on our monthly plans. We plan happy hours, events and activities in many of DC popular clubs, lounges and locations for people to meet, make new friends and a change to network. This group is open for single, married, new comers, college students, foreign students and an …