Japanese & English Language Exchange

🎲 LJUBLJANA INTERNATIONAL MONDAY BOARD GAME NIGHTS 🍺 @ Voyager Craft Beer Bar \| Every Monday @ 19:00 Forget the Monday blues. We’re turning the start of the week into a night of strategy, social deduction, and world-class craft beer. Whether you’re a ruthless tactician or just here for the laughs, your seat at the table is waiting. This isn’t just a one-off event—we are building Ljubljana’s premier boardgaming community. Our mission? To make Mondays your favorite night of the week. 👉 Join the Boardgame WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GQ939ioFYXY6pK71oXfh4h 🌍 International & Inclusive We are a global crowd! The primary language of play is English, making this the perfect spot for expats, nomads, and locals to connect. No cliques, no gatekeeping—just good vibes. 🎲 WHAT TO EXPECT 15+ players every week 20+ games to choose from 🎲 WHAT WE PLAY Mostly fun, social, easy-to-learn games: party games bluffing & social deduction light strategy quick, interactive games Think: laughing, debating, teaming up, betraying your friends 😄 👉 Not super “hardcore nerdy” — but those games are welcome too. Got your own? BRING IT! We encourage you to bring your favorite games from home. Share the games you love with the community. 🍻 Why Voyager? We’ve moved to Voyager Craft Beer Bar for a reason. Great gaming deserves great beer. Swap the basic drafts for premium, independent craft brews while you plot your next move. 💡 How it Works Come Solo or with Friends: Most people show up alone. We’ll get you into a group immediately. 📍 Event Details 📅 When: Every Monday @ 19:00 📍 Where: Voyager Craft Beer Bar 💶 Entry: Free (Support the venue by grabbing a craft beer or a drink!) 👉 Join the Boardgame WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GQ939ioFYXY6pK71oXfh4h Connect with the community beforehand and after the event. Find players for a game you love before Monday arrives. 🌍 Part of Ljubljana International Hosted by the city's biggest international community. Follow us for more: 👉 linktr.ee/ljubljanainternational

🎲 INTERNATIONAL MONDAY BOARD GAME NIGHTS @ Voyager Craft Beer Bar 🍺 Every Monday @ 19:00 \| Voyager Craft Beer Bar Forget the Monday blues. We’re turning the start of the week into a night of strategy, social deduction, and world-class craft beer. Whether you’re a ruthless tactician or just here for the laughs, your seat at the table is waiting. This isn’t just a one-off event—we are building Ljubljana’s premier boardgaming community. Our mission? To make Mondays your favorite night of the week. 👉 Join the Boardgame WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GQ939ioFYXY6pK71oXfh4h 🌍 International & Inclusive We are a global crowd! The primary language of play is English, making this the perfect spot for expats, nomads, and locals to connect. No cliques, no gatekeeping—just good vibes. 🎲 WHAT WE PLAY Mostly fun, social, easy-to-learn games: party games bluffing & social deduction light strategy quick, interactive games Think: laughing, debating, teaming up, betraying your friends 😄 👉 Not super “hardcore nerdy” — but those games are welcome too. Got your own? BRING IT! We encourage you to bring your favorite games from home. Share the games you love with the community. 🍻 Why Voyager? We’ve moved to Voyager Craft Beer Bar for a reason. Great gaming deserves great beer. Swap the basic drafts for premium, independent craft brews while you plot your next move. 💡 How it Works Come Solo or with Friends: Most people show up alone. We’ll get you into a group immediately. 📍 Event Details 📅 When: Every Monday @ 19:00 📍 Where: Voyager Craft Beer Bar 💶 Entry: Free (Support the venue by grabbing a craft beer or a drink!) 👉 Join the Boardgame WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/GQ939ioFYXY6pK71oXfh4h Connect with the community beforehand and after the event. Find players for a game you love before Monday arrives. 🌍 Part of Ljubljana International Hosted by the city's biggest international community. Follow us for more: 👉 linktr.ee/ljubljanainternational

Welcome to Toastmasters Business Club Slovenia, a **safe and friendly** place where you can practice your speaking skills and develop leadership skills essential for success in business and career. **What to Expect at Our Meeting** Our meetings are conducted in **English** and follow a dynamic and engaging structure: 1️⃣ Prepared Speeches – Members deliver speeches on any topic they choose. 2️⃣ Impromptu Speaking (Table Topics) – A fun, short-form speaking challenge. New guests are welcome to try it out or simply observe. 3️⃣ Evaluations & Feedback – Speakers receive supportive and helpful feedback to grow. **Optional bonus sessions:** 4️⃣ Ideas to Practice – Mini workshops or demo presentations by members. 5️⃣ Member for Member – A “pitch-style” segment where members (and occasionally guests) can present their ideas, businesses, or projects. Interested in presenting your idea to us? Email us in advance at info@tmbusiness.si. **📍 Location & Time** We meet twice a month, every 1st and 3rd Monday, at: Socialna akademija, Tržaška 132, Ljubljana 🕖 Please arrive by 18:20 so we can get to know you a bit. *How to find us:* Go to the second floor, turn left, and you'll find us at the end of the hallway or watch instructions [here](https://www.youtube.com/shorts/dDnVb0BNnpA). Can’t make it in person? Join us on Zoom: [https://bit.ly/ToastmastersZoom](https://bit.ly/ToastmastersZoom) *Come visit us a few times to see if we’re the right fit for you. Everyone is welcome.* Usually there are between 9-16 people, average being 12. As our motto is "*You win, when you act*", let your voice be heard. See you soon!

📚🍻 Ljubljana International: ZAP Pub Quiz – Every Wednesday at The Place! 🧠✨ 🎉 NO TEAM? NO PROBLEM! 💬 All questions in English \| €5 entry \| Everyone welcome\! 🤔 Want to join the ZAP Pub Quiz but don’t have a team? ✈️ Just moved to Ljubljana? 🙈 Friends bailed last minute? Zero stress — we’ve got you. Every Wednesday at 19:00 at The Place (Plečnikov trg 1) we host a fun, friendly, international pub quiz night with 100+ people from all over the world! 🌍 ✨ WHY JOIN? ✅ Perfect for solo players – we match you with great people 🤝 Meet internationals, locals & Erasmus students 🧩 No trivia expertise needed – fun, mixed categories 🎯 A weekly tradition to build real friendships 🏆 Win prizes – beers, vouchers & bragging rights 🕹️ HOW IT WORKS 1️⃣ Join WhatsApp Group for team formation & updates: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 2️⃣ SIGN UP (RECOMMENDED!) Helps us manage teams & seating: 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-nHP7z815r8oxeyqlPTFRuQ_wSaQNZCgzRQ30nG9rIvB5-A/viewform 3️⃣ Introduce yourself & say you're coming 4️⃣ Come alone or with friends 5️⃣ Pay €5 at the venue (cash/card) 6️⃣ Grab a drink 🍺 & meet your team 7️⃣ Play 5 rounds of Trivia Madness 🎵🌍😂🎬🧠 🎯 TEAM FORMATION (IMPORTANT) 📌 Everything happens inside our WhatsApp group 📌 Solo players get matched automatically 📌 If you already have a team → just sign up together 👉 Join WhatsApp: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 👉 Quick Sign-Up Form (2 seconds): https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-nHP7z815r8oxeyqlPTFRuQ_wSaQNZCgzRQ30nG9rIvB5-A/viewform 🕺 SCHEDULE 🕖 18:30–19:00 – Arrival, drinks & team formation 🧠 19:00–22:00 – 5 rounds of trivia 🏆 22:00+ – Prizes, drinks & after-party vibes 📍 DETAILS 📅 When: Every Wednesday 📍 Where: The Place, Plečnikov trg 1 💶 Price: €5 per person 👫 Teams: of 2–8 people (we help you find one!) 🗣️ Language: English 🍻 Vibe: Fun, friendly, international 🔗 Useful Links (Save These!) 🌍 Linktree (all links in one place): 👉 https://linktr.ee/ljubljanainternational 💬 WhatsApp Group: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 📝 Sign-Up Form: 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-nHP7z815r8oxeyqlPTFRuQ_wSaQNZCgzRQ30nG9rIvB5-A/viewform 💡 Whether you're new in town, a trivia master, or just here for laughs — This isn’t just a quiz. This is Ljubljana’s favorite Wednesday tradition. 📲 Join, play, laugh, connect — and make Wednesdays legendary with Ljubljana International. 🎉✨

Have you ever had a great idea but failed to share it with others due to stage fright? Are you ready to conquer your fear of public speaking? Join us at Toastmasters Klub Ljubljana for an interactive workshop designed to help you build confidence and develop effective public speaking skills. Our experienced members will guide you through exercises to improve your communication skills, critical thinking, and impromptu speaking abilities. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced speaker looking to enhance your leadership and presentation skills, this workshop is perfect for you. Don't miss this opportunity to network with like-minded individuals, practice your English as a second language, and unleash your creativity in a supportive and encouraging environment. Learn the art of DIY presentations and gain valuable insights on how to excel in social networking settings. Join us and take the first step towards becoming a confident and successful communicator. See you there! MEETING STRUCTURE: 1st PART - prepared speeches 2nd PART - short impromptu speech competition (you can vote for the best speaker, and you can also participate) 3rd PART - evaluation of speeches and general feedback Toastmasters is an incredibly safe environment. We guide you every step of the way. Great communication skills make the leaders of tomorrow! https://toastmasters.si info@toastmasters.si WE MEET EVERY THURSDAY at Gozdarski inštitut Slovenije AT 18.45 (every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month meetings are in English, the rest in Slovenian.) Gozdarski inštitut Slovenije Večna pot 2 1000 Ljubljana OUR MEETUP IS MOSTLY USED BY GUESTS. MORE PEOPLE ATTEND. Ti je že kdaj tako zagodla trema, da je tvoja super ideja ostala na papirju, neizrečena? Če želiš več samozavesti pri javnem nastopanju, te toplo vabimo na naše Toastmasters srečanje. Brez skrbi, ne bo ti treba na oder, celo srečanje in vse govorce lahko opazuješ kot gost oz. gostja. Vse je prilagojeno tvojemu tempu. POTEK SREČANJA: 1. DEL - vnaprej pripravljeni govori 2. DEL - kratki improvizirani govori (lahko glasuješ za najboljši govor, lahko pa tudi sodeluješ) 3. DEL - evalvacija govorov in splošne povratne informacije Toastmasters je izjemno varno okolje. Vodimo te na vsakem koraku in skozi odlične komunikacijske spretnosti gradimo voditelje prihodnosti. https://toastmasters.si info@toastmasters.si VABLJEN/A VSAK ČETRTEK v Gozdarski inštitut Slovenije ob 18:45.Vsako 1. in 3. srečanje v mesecu poteka v angleščini, ostala srečanja pa v slovenščini. Gozdarski inštitut Slovenije Večna pot 2 1000 Ljubljana NAŠ MEETUP JE NAMENJEN GOSTOM. NA SREČANJA PRIDE VEČ LJUDI.

📚🍻 ZAP Pub Quiz – Your New Wednesday Tradition! Powered by Ljubljana International 🧠✨ If you want a fun night, new friends, good vibes, and a mix of internationals & locals — this is the Wednesday event you don’t want to miss. Come solo. Come with friends. Either way, we’ll put you in a team and you’ll leave knowing new people. 📍 The Place, Plečnikov trg 1 ⏰ Every Wednesday @ 19:00 💶 €5 entry • All English • Open to everyone ✨ The Vibe 🌍 A big, friendly, international crowd 😄 Easy to socialize — zero awkwardness 🍺 Chill drinks + good music + fun atmosphere 🧠 5 trivia rounds (memes, geography, music, movies, pop culture) 🏆 Prizes & bragging rights 🔥 Great mid-week energy boost It’s not about winning — it’s about connecting, laughing, and having a good time. 🕹️ How To Join 1️⃣ Join our WhatsApp Group Team forming + updates happen here: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 2️⃣ Sign Up (recommended!) This helps us organize seating & teams: 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-nHP7z815r8oxeyqlPTFRuQ_wSaQNZCgzRQ30nG9rIvB5-A/viewform 3️⃣ Show up (solo or with friends) 4️⃣ Pay €5 at the bar 5️⃣ Grab a drink 🍺 6️⃣ Meet your team & enjoy the quiz! 👥 Teams 👫 Teams of 2–8 players 🙋 Solo players get matched right away 💬 Coordination is super easy through WhatsApp WhatsApp Group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK Sign-Up Form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-nHP7z815r8oxeyqlPTFRuQ_wSaQNZCgzRQ30nG9rIvB5-A/viewform 🕺 Timeline 🕧 18:30–19:00 — Arrivals, chit-chat, team formation 🧠 19:00–22:00 — Quiz (5 rounds) 🏆 22:00+ — Prizes + after-quiz drinks 📍 Essentials 📅 Every Wednesday 📍 The Place, Plečnikov trg 1 💰 €5 🗣️ English 👥 Teams 2–8 🍻 Friendly, social, international crowd 🔗 Important Links 🌍 All links in one place (Linktree): 👉 https://linktr.ee/ljubljanainternational 💬 WhatsApp Group: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK 📝 Quick Sign-Up: 👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-nHP7z815r8oxeyqlPTFRuQ_wSaQNZCgzRQ30nG9rIvB5-A/viewform 💡 If you want a mid-week plan that’s fun, social, relaxed, and full of new people — you’ll love this quiz night. 📲 See you on Wednesday — come meet the community! 🎉✨

🎤 PITCH YOUR SINGLE FRIEND ❤️ 📅 Saturday, May 9 ⏰ From 20:00 📍 Pub LOO-BLAH-NAH Center, Ljubljana 🎟️ Entry: Free 👉 SIGN UP HERE: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxfiI0baNfNlR96gfTTe3xdgb0nSFwTGrHGDV4guXh7-QU1A/viewform?usp=dialog THE CONCEPT: It’s part PowerPoint night, part comedy show, and 100% chaos. The rules are simple: You (the wingman/wingwoman) get 3-5 minutes on stage to "sell" your single best friend to the crowd. Tell us why they’re a catch, share their most embarrassing (but lovable) traits, and show us their best (and worst) photos. THE FLOW OF THE NIGHT: 🔥 20:00 – The Pitching War: Watch 8-10 brave friends pitch their single friends. 🎤 The Hot Seat: After each pitch, a 2-minute "Rapid Fire" Q&A where the audience grills the presenter. 🎉 21:00 – The Color-Coded Afterparty: Once the presentations are over, we transition into a massive international social. THE INTERACTIVE TWIST (wristbands): To make mingling 10x easier, we’re using a color-coded system: 🟢 GREEN: Single and ready to mingle. 🔴 RED: Taken, wingmanning, or just here for the chaos. PITCHERS WANTED! Want to get your friend off the market? Sign up to present below. Limited spots available! IMPORTANT FOR PITCHERS: Please prepare a short powerpoint presentation — the style is totally up to you (funny, cute, chaotic… get creative 😄). \* Duration: 3–5 minutes�• Send it to our email in advance: ljubljanainternationalevents@gmail.com Your presentation should include:�\* A few photos of your friend�• Interesting information about them�• Contact details at the end (social media, etc.)

We’re launching a beginner Bachata & Salsa course together with one of the best dance schools in Ljubljana — @utripplesa. You’ll learn the basics, get comfortable with the movements and simply enjoy dancing in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Perfect for those who have been wanting to try partner dancing but didn’t know where to start. 📅 **Sundays at 17:00 (starting 05.04)** ⏱ **4 classes (1.5 hours each)** 💶 **Price:** €45 for the full course €40 per person if you join with a partner or a friend If you didn’t attend the trial class, you can join the **first session for €10** to see if you like it before committing to the full course. 👉 **Register here:** [https://forms.gle/Gp47pWi8Pk2QsKTu5](https://forms.gle/Gp47pWi8Pk2QsKTu5) Please make sure to **check your email and WhatsApp after registering** — we’ll send all confirmations and updates there. Let’s dance ✨

🌍 Ljubljana’s Biggest International Friday Afterwork Meetup! 🎉 Every Friday @ 18:00 (6 PM) At Pizzeria DOBRA VILA (Dunajska 5) Looking to meet new internationals, young professionals, Erasmus students, digital nomads, travelers, and locals every week? Welcome to Ljubljana’s Friday International Social — the weekly community night hosted by Ljubljana International. This is your core weekly ritual, your Friday reset, and the easiest way to meet 30-50+ people in Ljubljana — every single week. 🌍 What This Event Is A weekly Friday tradition where internationals and locals come together to: Meet new friends Build social circles Connect with people from 30+ countries Start their weekend with good vibes Have meaningful conversations Enjoy a warm, friendly, open community No awkwardness. No pressure. No cliques. Just good people, good energy, and a guaranteed crowd. 🔥 Why People Love It You can come solo — you’ll meet people instantly Super friendly vibe Easy conversations Everyone is open to meeting new people Perfect for newcomers in Ljubljana A mix of locals, students, nomads, workers & travelers The event grows every week Your Friday nights become bigger, better, and more social. 📍 Event Details 📅 Every Friday ⏰ 6:00 PM 📍 Pizzzeria Dobra Vila 👥 40+ attendees — growing toward 100 by summer 💬 Who Should Come? New in Ljubljana Want to grow your social circle Looking for international-friendly environments Want to meet people without awkwardness Just want a fun, social Friday night If you’re international — or simply international-minded — this is the place to be. 🔗 Stay Connected Join the WhatsApp community with 1000+ members to meet people before & after events: https://chat.whatsapp.com/KB3YaX1GuqY4eYcYUh3TpK Explore our upcoming events and follow us on our social media to stay up to date: https://linktr.ee/ljubljanainternational

🌿🇸🇮 POHOD OB ŽICI \| Ljubljana International Group Walk 📅 Saturday, May 9 🕙 Start: 10:00 📍 Meeting Point: Parking at Chengdujska cesta 25, Ljubljana (Polje) Ljubljana… let’s do something a little different. We’re joining one of the most iconic Slovenian traditions: 👉 Pohod ob žici (Walk Around the Wire) — a historic trail marking the time when Ljubljana was surrounded by barbed wire during WWII. Every year, 45,000+ people take part. This year, we go together — as an international crew 🌍 🌲 THE PLAN We’ll take one of the most beautiful sections of the trail: 👉 Start at KT-5: Polje checkpoint 👉 Walk through the scenic Golovec forest 👉 Finish at KT-8: Livada 🥾 ROUTE DETAILS Distance (one way): \~10 km Time: \~2.5 hours Difficulty: Easy / relaxed pace 🍻 AFTER THE WALK We continue together to the city center for: 👉 drinks 👉 lunch 👉 good conversations 🔁 WHAT ABOUT THE WAY BACK? You’ve got options: 👉 Walk back together through Golovec (another \~10 km) 👉 Continue the full trail if you’re hardcore 👉 Take a bus or taxi if you’re done ⚡ WHY JOIN 👉 Experience a unique Slovenian tradition 👉 Meet amazing internationals + locals 👉 Spend a day in nature + great energy 👉 End it with a well-earned drink in the city 🎒 WHAT TO BRING Comfortable shoes Water Snacks Good energy 📲 IMPORTANT — JOIN THE GROUP CHAT All logistics, updates, and live coordination will happen here: 👉 https://chat.whatsapp.com/HX9o375JIce9icXUCFiSrd 🌍 STAY CONNECTED Join our community & discover more events: 👉 https://linktr.ee/ljubljanainternational 👥 WHO SHOULD COME 👉 Everyone — come solo or with friends We’ll make sure you feel included 🚀 HOW TO JOIN Click Going and show up on time 👉 10:00 sharp at the parking Let’s walk, talk, and enjoy Ljubljana together. 🌿

We meet to learn and practice American Sign Language and to grow our familiarity with Deaf culture. Facilitated by hearing folks (with a connection to a professional interpreter) using Deaf-created content. People of all ASL skill levels are welcome! As we learn, we hope to connect more with the Deaf community in Central Ohio. Join us as you're able! Come regularly or just once - whatever you're looking for! Each meetup will explore different topics related to ASL/Deaf culture, and will feature time to practice conversation with one another. Just bring yourself and a willingness to learn!

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

Hey Everyone! Let's meet at Belle's Bread Bakery and Cafe. There is lots of free parking and easy access to the cafe and many shops and restaurants as well. This is a great way to meet new and old friends while chatting about life and practicing English language speaking skills. All are welcome and encouraged to join us anytime between 11am and 1pm. Looking forward to seeing you soon.

Ciao a tutt\*! Let's meet Monday at 6.30pm at the Upper Arlington Library (**Tremont** Branch) in **Meeting Room A** to speak in Italian for 1 hour.

The aim of this group is to get together and practice our German. Doesn’t matter if are a beginner or a native speaker. The goal is to speak and improve our German. Everyone is welcome! If the weather is good, look for us in the Biergarten. Pro Tip: Get there before 6:00 for happy hour pricing.

Bienvenue! Columbus French Conversation group invites you to our Saturday morning French conversation club. Expect a casual and welcoming atmosphere in which to learn french! I will bring my laptop so we can look up new vocabulary as needed! The venue is a beautiful French restaurant so you can really get into the zone :)

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