The Greater Chicago Dutch Language Meetup Group is a young and growing group in the Chicago area. We facilitate meetings of Dutch, Belgian, American, Indonesian, Dutch Caribbean, and other natives with interests in Dutch language and culture. We meet every month at restaurants with some of the above cuisines, pubs, private homes, forest preserves, the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, and the beach!  This Meetup was founded in August 2009 and already can boast impressive statistics (see left-ha …

Want to practice your Korean? Meetup with others in your area who are also interested in the Korean language? Korean speakers who want to practice English and help others with learning the Korean language are also encouraged to join this group. All ages and levels of proficiency are welcome.

Want to practice your Korean? Meet others in your area who are also interested in the Korean language and culture. Korean speakers who want to practice English and help others with learning the Korean language are also encouraged to join this group. All ages and levels of proficiency are welcome. This group will address the unique needs of those residing in Naperville and surrounding SW suburbs - finding classes, language exchange partners and exploring Korean culture together when feasible. …

… It goes by the title "Spanish/English Intercambio." Our objective is to find approximately equal numbers of Spanish native speakers and English native speakers who want to develop fluency in the second language. We strive to incororate four essential characteristics: an interest in meeting new people across cultures, at least intermediate skills in the second language, a desire to converse on a wide range of topics, and a willingness to both correct and be corrected to develop fluency. Let …

Want to practice your Korean? Meet others in your area who are also interested in the Korean language, culture, arts and history? Korean speakers who want to practice English and help members with learning the Korean language are also encouraged to join this group. All ages and levels of proficiency are welcome.

  We know you would like to learn how to read and speak better English. This is a group where you can improve your English as a Second Language (ESL) or be a part of an Adult Literacy Project. We get together for informal study usually over coffee or tea.   We chat, we learn from one another, and we make new friendships. You can connect with study partners, network and have some fun!   We like the group of International friends we have become. Coffee and tea seems to be the perfect beverages of …

The Art of Loving Love: there may be no other word in the English language that is so loaded with meaning, emotion, opinion, fear, heartbreak, or joy. Yet, in the human experience, there is also nothing more important. We can have amazing kids, a great job, a fit body, financial abundance, emotional strength, and spiritual resolve, and yet, without someone to share it all with, our lives have less meaning and substance. Experiencing love allows us to revolutionize virtually every aspect of our l …

Siamo un gruppo di mamme e bimbi che parlano italiano e inglese. Organizziamo "playdate" in citta', serate senza bimbi, e cene e eventi per tutte le famiglie nel week-end. Iscrivetevi al nostro gruppo per conoscere altre famiglie italiane e internazionali qui a Chicago, sono benvenute anche mamme che non parlano Italiano ma a cui non dispiace impararlo o sentirlo parlare. :) We're a group of Italian and American moms who speak Italian and English at home with their kids. We organize playdates ar …

Meet local Spanish language and culture lovers for conversation, cultural exchange, and fun in Chicago! 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 ages and …

The purpose of this group is to bring together Brazilians and Brazilians at heart. Brazilians and anyone else interested in Brazil, i.e. people who love our country and our culture are welcome to join us. The main language of the group is Portuguese, but English always sneaks up on us here and there. Let us show you a little bit of Brazilian hospitality! Attend our events and learn how to enjoy life Brazilian-style!

  Hey Everyone! The idea behind this group is to bring together people learning Brazilian Portuguese and Brazilians trying to improve their English. Although there are great schools teaching Portuguese in Chicago (including my favorite, Brazil in Chicago), there is a strong demand from students to supplement their studies with additional practice outside the classroom. Additionally, there are many Brazilians who come to Chicago in hopes of learning or improving their English. This group is inten …

This is a group of Chicago parents who want their children to grow up multilingual (speaking 2 or more languages). It provides support and advice for parents who are trying to teach their kids proficiency in several languages or at least raise them aware and have a basic understanding of languages other than English. As the membership pool grows, it will facilitate playdates or playgroups based on foreign languages or other interests. It will explore travel and other opportunities (e.g., summer …

For fans of sumo, for those who would like to learn more about it, or even for those who want to do it. We will gather from time to time to watch the sumo tournaments (with English commentary). If there is enough interest, perhaps we can even find a way to do some sumo wrestling.

Our group will meet one time per month to offer specific and generalized techniques to assist adults with accent reduction when speaking standard American English. Regardless of the language or languages you speak, our strategies will benefit you when speaking American English.

Hello all, This is an OPEN, co-ed and friendly PICK UP soccer club.  Through the spring and fall we play EVERYDAY! In the winter we play indoor on weekdays and outdoor on weekends if weather permits. We welcome high school students (Junior & Senior), women, beginners and all. It is my hope that this club can be a HUB for those who simply wish to play soccer.   RULE 1: If you have three no shows in four weeks period you will be banned for one month.   RULE 2: If you use bad language on the fie …

… We'll speak in Czech, Slovak and English. It's free to be a member and attend all events. If you or your partner is Czech/Slovak, or you are an expat come join us for some fun. Let this be your Czech/Slovak connection in Chicago.