Spanglish is Toronto's newest language exchange concept for anyone with an interest to practice and improve their conversation skills in Spanish and in English. We aim to bring people together from Spanish speaking and non-Spanish speaking backgrounds. If you can hold a basic conversation, or are an expert who wants to help others, then you are welcome to join and learn with us. Whether you are new to Toronto, just visiting or simply want to meet new people, Spanglish Toronto is a great way to m …

The Toronto Chinese Meetup Group Welcome to the most active Chinese Meetup group in Toronto * Language Exchange ** Socialize & Have Fun ** Culture Exchange ** Service to the Community (and fellow members) * You don't need to be a Chinese to join this group--Everyone's welcome!! (No requirement on your language ability or efforts to learn the language.) The Toronto Chinese Meetup Group (formerly "Toronto Chinese Exchange" or TCX) is for anyone who speaks Chinese, would like to practice or lear …

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, …

My primary motivation to start this group is to share with others what I have learned through more than 30 years of experience in research and counselling practice about how to live meaningfully, vitally and authentically. We only live once and life is short. Don't go through life without knowing who you are, where you are going, and how to get there. Here is a good opportunity to learn the road maps and sign posts of living the good life in the safe environment of a home. The group will meet re …

In this discussion group, we will be discussing a selected text related to Chan (Chinese Zen) Buddhism, with particular focus on the writings of Venerable Master Sheng Yen. The texts and discussion will be in English. Since the readings are often related to basic concepts of Buddhism and are written in a clear and straightforward style, this group is geared toward a wide variety of participants, from those well-versed in Buddhist texts to those who are completely new to Buddhism. We welcome ev …

Welcome to Try New Things in Toronto, a place where you get to meet new friends from all over the world, try out new cuisines and have fun trying new, fun hobbies too! Whether you're a newcomer, a college/university student, just starting a new career or looking for something after the 9-5 grind, TorontoTNT is for all adults of all ages. Some of the variety of events we've already tried include: Canoeing around the Toronto Islands, Wine tasting, Comedy Shows, Karaoke, Paintballing, Board game b …

We are a society of information seekers. Come and join us every fourth Thursday for an evening of short lectures about a variety of topics. Refreshments will be provided. If you would like to give a presentation, let us know and we will try to pencil you in for the next event.

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.

Would you like to include your body in your spiritual practice? Come into the sanctuary of your being. Connect with the Divine dwelling within you, in others and everywhere else. Guided meditative movement and joyous dance to beautiful music will accompany us on this journey. For people who would like to be more in touch with their bodies and for those feeling at home in their bodies alike. No meditation or dance experience is necessary. POSSIBLE BENEFITS include: * Relax and have fun * Be n …

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, …

This is an unofficial Occupy Toronto page for the purposes of having discussions about social issues that effect Toronto and to form structured debate.

This group is for single people whose first language is not English and who would like to learn and practice their English with other single people.

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 …

Hi, and Welcome. My name is Fran, and I'm a singer-songwriter who writes from the soul.   I've been singing "soul-songs" since I was a little kid, and I've always been aware my songs reveal my hopes, fears and dreams in deep, truthful and often mysterious ways. Stories and myths have always figured heavily in my life.  I studied English literature in University and I taught Bible and Jewish folklore to elementary school kids for well over a decade.  I have also worked as a professional storytel …

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 …

You can only learn so much English in a classroom, to really get good at it you've got to get out and use it!  What better way to do that than explore Toronto with a camera.  When you get out and around you develop real life vocabulary skills and you learn the English you need to know to get along right here in Toronto.  So come along on one of our photo walks for your health (walking is good for you), for your English and to improve your photography skills.  You will learn while having fun, it' …

This is a group for anyone interested in learning or practicing Portuguese. It is also a group for Portuguese native speakers that want to improve their English skills. By helping others and getting help, you have the chance to Learn - Make Friends and Have Fun. This is the same approach successfully used in TorontoBabel. It's also FREE!

Hello & Welcome! We want to have a comfortable social group of ESLers who would like to practice their conversational English and pronunciation! We will try to meet at least once a week and read/discuss the current news, or good books, or just share about our lives and experiences, all the while improving our English skills. We will always have a native English speaker to guide the group and enhance everyone's learning with fun and good company.

This is a group for people that want to meet after work to have a beer or two in downtown area or in Mid-town (St-Clair/Yonge) and have the opportunity to talk in both languages (however, note that bilingualism is not mandatory). Usually once a month. Ce groupe s'adresse aux personnes qui désirent se rencontrer après le travail pour prendre une biere ou deux afin de parler dans les deux langues (cependant noter que le bilinguisme n'est pas obligatoire). Habituellement une fois par mois.

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 …

An exciting evening for ESL Students studying in Toronto! Two English Teachers will lead a Video Presentation... Learn about the best places to see and visit in Toronto! Discover the History of Toronto! Let's play some conversation games... Let's meet some new friends from all over the world! Drinks and Snacks.

This is a group for anybody interested in practicing their conversational Spanish and want to meet others that love everything Spanish related. The group will be lead by native Spanish speaking teachers that want to create a welcoming environment for people of all levels. There will be minimum English spoken during these meetups! We'll enjoy music, movies, books, food and everything Spanish and Latin American related.

Attention ESL-students, tourists, newcomers, and visitors... Teach Me Toronto takes their ESL Conversation onto the streets of downtown Toronto! Discover downtown Toronto's architecture, history, and culture by taking the TEACH ME TORONTO ESL Walking-Photo-Tour. Get ready to practice your English skills and take some awesome PHOTOS! Bring your CAMERAS...and join us for an interactive and conversational 90-minute tour of some of Toronto's most famous landmarks, buildings, districts, and other pla …