There are many Mandarin practice and Chinese culture learning meetups in NYC. BUT why don't we meet without crossing the Hudson River? Here is the place you can meet people to practice your Mandarin and learn Chinese culture in North New Jersey (Essex, Passaic, Bergen and Hudson). You are welcome: - if you are interested in Chinese language and culture - if you have studied or is studying Chinese - if you're interested in English-Chinese language exchange - if you have worked or traveled …

This is a group for anyone interested in speaking Mandarin and networking with others that share an interest in Chinese language and culture. All skill levels are welcome, but you should expect to hear and use Mandarin.

This group is for you if you want to learn and practice Mandarin in an effective way. I am a native mandarin speaker and have extensive experience in teaching. I believe this group can help you better understand Chinese culture and improve your "survival skill" when traveling or doing business in China.

Meet fellow Mandarin Speakers! Whether you're hanyu is mamahuhu or you're an old China hand, meeting and practicing with others is the best way to maintain and grow your Mandarin fluency. We hope you will join us. Update -- I am surprised and pleased that so many folks are interested in this topic.  After talking with other Mandarin speakers/teachers, I think it makes the most sense to focus this group on more intermediate/advanced speakers.  If someone wants to take leadership for a "beginner …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning and practice speaking Mandarin Chinese. All levels are welcome. The organizer has several years of experience in teaching business and conversational Mandarin Chinese at the University of Pennsylvania and at the Wharton School of Business.

This group is for anyone interested in learning a foreign language. The primary purpose of the site is to offer a platform for members to find tutors and/or fellow students of the language they are learning. Cultural meetups may be suggested and organized by anyone. Another useful feature is the Discussion Board, where members may ask/answer any questions they may have about a particular language or culture. We will also have a physical location in New Rochelle for premium members to engage in s …

Hola! Ni Hao! Welcome to the group!. This is a group for Spanish and Chinese learning and language exchange in Central NJ. Spanish classes will be dictated by a native speaker; social events will be conducted and we will all have a whole lot of fun!. Don't be shy and lets have a wonderful time together learning the beauty of Spanish and Chinese culture. Although this group is mainly directed to Spanish and Chinese people, PEOPLE FROM ANY COUNTRY OR CULTURAL BACKGROUND interested in either Spanis …

Are you or your family from a different country? Do you love to travel and visit other areas of the world? Do you like learning about cultures other than your own? Do you enjoy food from other ethnicities? Do you like to participate in or attend multi-cultural events, such as dances, performances, or foreign films? Do you speak, or are you learning to speak, any other languages other than English? If you answered "yes" to any of the previous questions then this group is for you! Feel free to jo …

Come join us for our Chinese Corner in New York hosted by Chinese Learning Fount! Take weekly classes in beginning or intermediate level Chinese or practice speaking Mandarin Chinese with other fans of the Chinese language at various Chinese-related events throughout the year. We gather to discuss topics such as the following: Travel Where have you visited? Which places have you found to be the most interesting? Do you travel for the food, the people, or the scenery? We will discuss and share ab …

Are you an English speaker who wants to learn Chinese, or vice versa? 您想找機會練習英文嗎？ We want to create a fun and easy going environment for everyone to come and practice either English or Chinese with us, and we will try to play a movie at each meet up as we have a nice projector and built in sound system :) 我們歡迎大家和我們一起來看電影，學英文！如果您有外國朋友想來和我們學中文，練習中文對話，我們也很歡迎喔！

To those who are interested in learning business Chinese and developing a network for doing business with Chinese people, we are the Meetup group you’ve been looking for! We will help you: 1) Advance your overall understanding of the Chinese language 2) Learn about Chinese business culture (what to do, what not to do) 3) Expand your knowledge of Chinese and international businesses, and ultimately 4) Promote Chinese-International business relations and communication We will hold bi-weekly meeti …

As many of you know, there are several different Chinese meetup groups in New York. At most of these meetups, speakers of all levels are welcome. This means that quite a large percentage of the conversation tends to be in English. To learn and improve, it's necessary to immerse oneself and not to feel as if you can just switch to English anytime you want. I have started this meetup to create a place where intermediate, advanced, or native speakers can go and speak entirely in Chinese. Sure, you …

Calling all people who can speak Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) in New Jersey to hangout and meet some new friends. We'll have lunch/dinner/breakfast together, and along with some outdoor/indoor activities: basketball, soccer, tennis, bowling, karaoke, BBQ/picnics, hiking, shopping, movies...and anything you can think of. 歡迎所有會讲中文（普通话或粤语）在新泽西州的朋友參加這個俱樂部來認識更多的朋友。我们会一起吃午餐/晚餐/早餐，并随着一些户外/室内活动：篮球，足球，网球，保龄球，卡拉OK，烧烤/野餐，徒步旅行，购物，看电影...任何你能想到的。

If you speak Chinese, come to enjoy good company and good food, and share your cultural perspective with friendly people interested in knowing more about Chinese language and history. If you are learning Chinese, join us to practice and indulge in one of the most important aspects of Chinese culture - sharing a good meal with friends!

This group is for Chinese speaking moms and dads or whoever is interested in the Chinese language and culture. The main purpose of this group is to form play dates for our children, and support for each other. We will be most likely planning activities in Queens, NY. All working and stay at home moms or dads are welcome to join. Looking forward to meeting you all.

We want to get together to talk in English...in French...in Spanish...in Chinese...in many more languages! Come join us!!! ---------------------- We provide a friendly relaxed environment where people who are learning foreign languages can practice with other learners and native speakers. At every event, there will be smaller practice groups concentrating on French, Italian, German, English, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Japanese, Chinese, etc. where you can either practice your skills, or help o …

This group aims to be a meetup where people who want to practice Mandarin and learn about Chinese culture can come, chat and maybe eat a tasty Chinese dinner.  We sometimes meet on the weekends for DimSum and go to other Chinese related events in Philadelphia. We encourage ALL levels to attend; from “I have an interest in studying Mandarin” to “Native Chinese”.

This is a group for anyone interested in Mandarin, food, Chinese arts and culture. I started this group because to meet other Mandarin foodies and arts enthusiasts. We will meet the most outstanding Mandarin and English professionals, artists and elites in NYC. Let's go together for food, drinks and enjoy the evening with arts and culture. The group is welcome to all Asian American, and for those who love to make friends with Mandarin speaking people.

El Centro de Educación de Trabajadores has been serving the Hell's Kitchen community since 1975. Through evening education programs, community organizing and cultural events, we help students learn new languages and participate in an exciting cultural exchange. Classes are offered in Spanish, English and Mandarin. We also offer a free Intercambio (English/Spanish language exchange) class Tuesday evenings. An all-volunteer teaching and administrative staff makes classes available at low cost. Our …

"The Future Speaks Chinese!" How about you? Want to sharpen your Chinese? or Take Chinese Classes taught by licensed Chinese teacher? We welcome anyone who is interested in learning or practicing Mandarin Chinese or meeting like-minded people for socializing and networking. We also arrange cultural activities such as Sunday Dim Sum Brunch, Thanksgiving Party, movie screening, etc. It does not require language skills to join our group. The only thing you need is the enthusiam. We also offer quali …

This is a playgroup for toddlers (and their parents) to get together and have a lot of fun learning Mandarin Chinese. The Meet-Ups are in the Upper West Side and they are class-like hosted playgroups, in a regular location each week, with a teacher who guides the kids through songs, activities, games, etc. The age of the kids ranges from 6 months to 5 years. The primary goal of the group is for the kids to actually learn Mandarin Chinese! (while having fun!). Additionally, it is meant to be an e …

If you want to communicate with 1/5 of the world population, join us to practice Mandarin speaking! It takes a lot of courage to open your mouth and you will find many members here who share the same goal as you - to communicate with 1.5 Billion of Chinese in business and life! We have professional Chinese native speaker trainers to direct you how to communicate effectively while increase your vocabulary and ability to assemble Chinese sentence by understanding more of Chinese culture and thinki …

Meet other friendly Mandarin learning families to set up playdates, explore the neighborhood and have fun! We share experiences, get advice and make new friends. All families and friends are welcome! We have meetups every week for different ages. For example, we are planning to have lots of events including music classes; baby sign classes; gym events; soccer classes; photoshoots; trips to museums and the Bronx zoo and book clubs where everyone is welcome and get togethers at local libraries, Wh …

LITTLE DUMPLINGS is a Bilingual Mandarin Chinese Immersion Program where toddlers aged 18-36 months can come to grow, learn, play and be bilingual! The Program launches this September 2009. It meets twice a week on Mondays and Thursdays from 11 am - 12:30 pm in the Upper West Side. There is a maximum class size of 12 students. Students attend with parents or caregivers -- the program is not drop-off. We welcome all backgrounds and ethnicities -- you do not have to have any exposure to Man …

Welcome! The NYC Mandarin Club is the ideal network for you to learn Mandarin Chinese. Join today! www.meetup.com/nycmandarin

A language center in Dobbs Ferry, NY based out of Curious-on-Hudson.com (http://curiousonhudson.com). "The limits of my language means the limits of my world." - Ludwig Wittgenstein Our objective is to promote natural, social and enjoyable methods for gaining proficiency in language and to jumpstart kids on a love for languages through guided, bilingual playgroups. Our initial scope is Spanish and Mandarin but we hope to have French, Italian and more coming up soon. PLEASE ! If you believe you w …

This group is dedicated to the social enrichment of the Young Asian American (age 21+) community here in Philadelphia and the surrounding areas. We welcome those of you that have just recently moved to the area and are looking to connect with other Young Asian American Professionals. Join us for dinners, lunches, happy hours, trips, karaoke, etc and have a blast! Check out our pics and facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=7289050406 Invite your friends!

Dear Friend, thanks for your interest in this meetup group. Our group will be hosting monthly FREE events for Asian friends in New York City. The FREE events include networking dinners at good Asian restaurants in New York City and many FREE sports events like badminton, table tennis (ping pong), tennis, skiing, hiking, bowling, rock climbing, soccer, kayaking, white water rafting, swimming, biking, dancing, Asian movie events, Chinese Movies, Korean Movie, Japanese Movies, museum events and sin …