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🌍 Tuesday amazing Language Exchange & Cultural Social | Melbourne

🌍 Tuesday amazing Language Exchange & Cultural Social | Melbourne

Tue, Oct 13, 7:00 AM
From Australia New Friends & International Social | 2026–27
4.3

🌍 Tuesday Language Exchange & Cultural Social | Melbourne Meet people. Practice languages. Discover cultures. Make new friends. 🌎 Join us every Tuesday for a fun and welcoming Language Exchange & Cultural Social in Melbourne! Whether you’re learning English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Italian, German—or any other language—you’re welcome. All levels are welcome, including complete beginners. 🏳️ How it works When you arrive, grab your international flag stickers: 🇦🇺 Your native language 🇪🇸 The language you’re learning 🇯🇵 Other languages you speak or want to practice Stick them on and start meeting people from around the world! Throughout the night you can: 🌎 Practice languages with native speakers 🤝 Meet locals and internationals 🏳️ Discover different cultures 💬 Improve your conversational English ❤️ Make genuine new friendships 🎉 Enjoy a relaxed international social atmosphere There are no classes, no tests and no pressure. Come alone or bring friends—our hosts will help you get involved. 👋 Coming alone? Perfect! Many people come by themselves. Our friendly Lingos Global hosts will welcome you and help introduce you to other people when you arrive. 🎟️ Registration Please RSVP through Meetup so we know you’re coming. Bring your good energy, choose your flags and get ready to meet Melbourne’s international community! Lingos Global. Organisers bringing people together since 2011.

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121 attendees
Speed Dating Night for 25-37yrs - 12 Fast Dates

Speed Dating Night for 25-37yrs - 12 Fast Dates

Sat, Oct 17, 6:00 AM
From Melbourne Meetup
4.3

**Single? 💔** **Over Dating Apps?** **Instantly Get The Dates!** **Meet Someone Today** ❤ . . **Book Through Link to Participate** 👇 [https://speeddatingsocial.au/speed-dating-melbourne-event-25-37yrs-17-oct-2026](https://speeddatingsocial.au/speed-dating-melbourne-event-25-37yrs-17-oct-2026) . . **Want To Meet Someone?** All your friends in relationships? Are you better at talking in person? . . **Get 12 Fun Dates in 1 Night** Easily Meet New People Find someone to share your life ♥ Popular with professionals & everyday people . . **Simply Turn Up... ✅** We do the rest for you Be introduced to each date So you can easily chat one on one . . **Ladies Sit & Men Rotate** Simply rotate every 5mins Get paired & meet each other 👋 Most Come Alone, or Invite Friends . . **Click below to Be Matched (limited places)** [https://speeddatingsocial.au/speed-dating-melbourne-event-25-37yrs-17-oct-2026](https://speeddatingsocial.au/speed-dating-melbourne-event-25-37yrs-17-oct-2026) . . **That’s 12 Fun Mini Dates** Easily meet new people, And see what they're like Enjoy your privacy, I booked us the bar . . **Select Whoever You Like** Anonymously Tick Anyone You Fancy So there’s no fear of rejection 94% get matches the next day ✅ . . **With Equally Booked Ratios** (we advertise everywhere not just on Meetup) There’s plenty of people to meet 50-60 attendees at each event! Most book early, so don’t miss out . . **Must click below to Attend (limited places)** [https://speeddatingsocial.au/speed-dating-melbourne-event-25-37yrs-17-oct-2026](https://speeddatingsocial.au/speed-dating-melbourne-event-25-37yrs-17-oct-2026) . . **Still Unsure? 😕** We Get It... But it's the easiest way To meet new people Try a new experience . . **It's Okay to Feel Nervous** It's easy once the first chat starts Every night you’ll meet 12 singles Worst case, you'll make new friends . . **And If It’s Your First Time** We’re all in the same boat ⛵ Just turn up, I’ll find you a seat Every 5mins we rotate everyone . . **You Enjoy Fun Chats** Many have already found love Tick ‘yes’ whenever you like someone Get your matches the next day ❤️ . . **It Builds Confidence** Even if you’re new to the game, You’ll get better at meeting people Introduced to each new person Find friends & new connections . . **Always Heaps of Attendees** ✅ Each week I spend thousands on Google and Meta ads And keep ratios balanced 50:50 So there’s always plenty of people to meet ✓ . . **Whatever You’re Looking For** They’re only one 5min chat away Book now though the link below & find your someone today 👇 View [Melbourne speed dating events](https://speeddatingsocial.au/) on our website

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190 attendees
Speed Dating for 40-65yrs - 12 Fast Dates ❤️

Speed Dating for 40-65yrs - 12 Fast Dates ❤️

Sat, Nov 14, 6:00 AM
From Melbourne Meetup
4.3

**Single? 💔** **Over Dating Apps?** **Instantly Get The Dates!** **Meet Someone Today** ❤ . . **Book Through Link to Participate** 👇 [https://speeddatingsocial.au/speed-dating-melbourne-event-40-65yrs-14-nov-2026](https://speeddatingsocial.au/speed-dating-melbourne-event-40-65yrs-14-nov-2026) . . **Want To Meet Someone?** All your friends in relationships? Are you better at talking in person? . . **Get 12 Fun Dates in 1 Night** Easily Meet New People Find someone to share your life ♥ Popular with professionals & everyday people . . **Simply Turn Up... ✅** We do the rest for you Be introduced to each date So you can easily chat one on one . . **Ladies Sit & Men Rotate** Simply rotate every 5mins Get paired & meet each other 👋 Most Come Alone, or Invite Friends . . **Click below to Be Matched (limited places)** [https://speeddatingsocial.au/speed-dating-melbourne-event-40-65yrs-14-nov-2026](https://speeddatingsocial.au/speed-dating-melbourne-event-40-65yrs-14-nov-2026) . . **That’s 12 Fun Mini Dates** Easily meet new people, And see what they're like Enjoy your privacy, I booked us the bar . . **Select Whoever You Like** Anonymously Tick Anyone You Fancy So there’s no fear of rejection 94% get matches the next day ✅ . . **Equally Booked Ratios 50:50** (we advertise everywhere not just on Meetup) There's plenty of people to meet 50-80 attendees at each event! Most book early, so don't miss out . . **Must click below to Attend (limited places)** [https://speeddatingsocial.au/speed-dating-melbourne-event-40-65yrs-14-nov-2026](https://speeddatingsocial.au/speed-dating-melbourne-event-40-65yrs-14-nov-2026) . . **Still Unsure? 😕** We Get It... But it's the easiest way To meet new people Try a new experience . . **It's Okay to Feel Nervous** It's easy once the first chat starts Every night you’ll meet 12 singles Worst case, you'll make new friends . . **And If It’s Your First Time** We’re all in the same boat ⛵ Just turn up, I’ll find you a seat Every 5mins we rotate everyone . . **You Enjoy Fun Chats** Many have already found love Tick ‘yes’ whenever you like someone Get your matches the next day ❤️ . . **It Builds Confidence** Even if you’re new to the game, You’ll get better at meeting people Introduced to each new person Find friends & new connections . . **Always Heaps of Attendees** ✅ Each week I spend thousands on Google and Meta ads And keep ratios balanced 50:50 So there’s always plenty of people to meet ✓ . . **Whatever You’re Looking For** They’re only one 5min chat away Book now though the link below & find your someone today 👇 View [Melbourne speed dating events](https://speeddatingsocial.au/) on our website

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80 attendees
🌍 Thursday’s Melbourne International Language Exchange & New Friends Event

🌍 Thursday’s Melbourne International Language Exchange & New Friends Event

Thu, Oct 15, 7:00 AM
From Australia New Friends & International Social | 2026–27
4.3

🌍 Melbourne International Language Exchange & New Friends – Thursday Social 🔥 Meet People From Around the World Every Thursday! New to Melbourne? Want to make new friends, practise languages, meet locals and internationals, or simply have a fun Thursday night? Join one of Melbourne’s longest-running international communities — bringing people together since 2015! 🌎❤️ 📍 Ms Collins – Melbourne CBD 📅 Every Thursday ⏰ From 6:00 PM 🌎 WHAT TO EXPECT 👋 Meet locals, travellers, students and internationals 🗣️ Practise English and other languages 🚩 Get your country/language flag stickers 🤝 Easy introductions — perfect if you’re coming alone 🎲 Social activities and icebreakers 🎁 Giveaways & surprises 🎶 Music and great Thursday-night atmosphere 🍹 Special drinks available at the venue 📸 Photos, new connections and lots of fun 🙋 COMING ALONE? Perfect! Most people do. Our hosts are there to welcome you and help introduce you to other people, so don’t worry about already knowing someone. You don’t need to speak multiple languages either. If you simply want to meet interesting people from different countries, you’re welcome. 🗣️ HOW DOES THE LANGUAGE EXCHANGE WORK? When you arrive, choose flag stickers representing your country and the languages you speak or want to practise. They make it incredibly easy to start conversations: 🇦🇺 English 🇪🇸 Spanish 🇫🇷 French 🇯🇵 Japanese 🇰🇷 Korean 🇨🇴 Spanish 🇧🇷 Portuguese 🇮🇹 Italian 🇩🇪 German 🇨🇳 Chinese …and many more! No lessons. No classroom. Just real conversations with real people. ❤️ MORE THAN A LANGUAGE EXCHANGE The goal isn’t only to practise languages. It’s about making friends, building connections and becoming part of Melbourne’s international community. Whether you’ve lived in Melbourne your whole life or arrived this week, come say hello. ✨ Come alone. Leave with new friends. 📍 Ms Collins, Melbourne CBD 🕖 Thursday from 6 PM 🌍 Hosted by Lingos Global – Connecting Melbourne since 2015 RSVP and come meet the world in Melbourne! 🌎🔥

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115 attendees
Speed Dating Night for 34-47yrs - 12 Fast Dates

Speed Dating Night for 34-47yrs - 12 Fast Dates

Sat, Nov 7, 6:00 AM
From Melbourne Meetup
4.3

**Single? 💔** **Over Dating Apps?** **Instantly Get The Dates!** **Meet Someone Today** ❤ . . **Book Through Link to Participate** 👇 [https://speeddatingsocial.au/speed-dating-melbourne-event-34-47yrs-7-nov-2026](https://speeddatingsocial.au/speed-dating-melbourne-event-34-47yrs-7-nov-2026) . . **Want To Meet Someone?** All your friends in relationships? Are you better at talking in person? . . **Get 12 Fun Dates in 1 Night** Easily Meet New People Find someone to share your life ♥ Popular with professionals & everyday people . . **Simply Turn Up... ✅** We do the rest for you Be introduced to each date So you can easily chat one on one . . **Ladies Sit & Men Rotate** Simply rotate every 5mins Get paired & meet each other 👋 Most Come Alone, or Invite Friends . . **Click below to Be Matched (limited places)** [https://speeddatingsocial.au/speed-dating-melbourne-event-34-47yrs-7-nov-2026](https://speeddatingsocial.au/speed-dating-melbourne-event-34-47yrs-7-nov-2026) . . **That’s 12 Fun Mini Dates** Easily meet new people, And see what they're like Enjoy your privacy, I booked us the bar . . **Select Whoever You Like** Anonymously Tick Anyone You Fancy So there’s no fear of rejection 94% get matches the next day ✅ . . **With Equally Booked Ratios** (we advertise everywhere not just on Meetup) There’s plenty of people to meet 50-60 attendees at each event! Most book early, so don’t miss out . . **Must click below to Attend (limited places)** [https://speeddatingsocial.au/speed-dating-melbourne-event-34-47yrs-7-nov-2026](https://speeddatingsocial.au/speed-dating-melbourne-event-34-47yrs-7-nov-2026) . . **Still Unsure? 😕** We Get It... But it's the easiest way To meet new people Try a new experience . . **It's Okay to Feel Nervous** It's easy once the first chat starts Every night you’ll meet 12 singles Worst case, you'll make new friends . . **And If It’s Your First Time** We’re all in the same boat ⛵ Just turn up, I’ll find you a seat Every 5mins we rotate everyone . . **You Enjoy Fun Chats** Many have already found love Tick ‘yes’ whenever you like someone Get your matches the next day ❤️ . . **It Builds Confidence** Even if you’re new to the game, You’ll get better at meeting people Introduced to each new person Find friends & new connections . . **Always Heaps of Attendees** ✅ Each week I spend thousands on Google and Meta ads And keep ratios balanced 50:50 So there’s always plenty of people to meet ✓ . . **Whatever You’re Looking For** They’re only one 5min chat away Book now though the link below & find your someone today 👇 View [Melbourne speed dating events](https://speeddatingsocial.au/) on our website

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79 attendees
Tuesday Language Exchange at Fathers Office QV

Tuesday Language Exchange at Fathers Office QV

Tue, Oct 13, 7:00 AM
From Melbourne Language Exchange & Social: Make New Friends
4.5

**Welcome to our Linguas Tuesday Social + Language Exchange** 📍 **Father’s Office QV** 249 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000 🕕 **Every Tuesday, 6:00–9:30 PM** ### IMPORTANT — PLEASE GO TO LINGUAS RECEPTION FIRST **Before buying any food or drinks, you MUST visit the Linguas reception table and get your wristband.** Entry is: **🍺 Purchase food or a drink AFTER getting your wristband** **OR** **🎟️ Pay $5 entry** **If you buy food or a drink BEFORE getting your wristband, it does not count towards your Linguas entry and you will still need to pay the $5 entry fee.** So please remember: **1\. Go to Linguas reception first** **2\. Get your wristband** **3\. Then purchase your food or drink** Find updates and event information on Instagram: **@linguas.au** *** ### 💬 Find your people (New!) Looking to practice a specific language? Post in the discussion using: * **#LearnSpanish** * **#LearnEnglish** * **#TeachEnglish** * **#LearnJapanese** * etc. 👉 This helps others find you faster and makes it easier to connect. *** ### 📲 Join our WhatsApp Community Stay connected before and after the event, meet people, and find language partners: 👉 **Join here:** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bi7FlhHP91e0eP7MfdeWcZ](https://chat.whatsapp.com/Bi7FlhHP91e0eP7MfdeWcZ) *** ### ⏰ What to expect We consistently have **100–120 attendees** every Thursday (across multiple Meetup groups). People arrive at different times — **best time to come is between 6PM and 9PM.** Come solo or with friends — most people come alone and join conversations naturally. *** ### 🌏 Who attends? A mix of: * Native & non-native English speakers * International students * Backpackers & working holiday travellers * Professionals & expats * Local Australians You’ll meet people from: Europe, China, Japan, Korea, Latin America, and more. *** ### 🗣️ Why join? 👉 A relaxed, social way to practice English 👉 Meet people from around the world 👉 No pressure, no structure — just conversations *** ### 🍕 FREE DRINKS & FOOD FOR FRIENDLY VOLUNTEERS! We’re looking for **friendly volunteers** to help welcome newcomers and keep the vibe social. 👉 You’ll get: * Free drinks (beer/soft drink) * Food (pizza, wedges, etc.) * A fun team to hang out with No experience needed — many of our volunteers are **first-timers too**. Interested? 👉 [www.Linguas.com.au/Volunteer](www.Linguas.au/Volunteer) *** 📲 **More info:** [https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU](https://instagram.com/Linguas.AU) or **@Linguas.AU**

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Frequently asked questions

Meetup is a platform to connect people through local or online events based on shared interests and activities.

You can search for cultural groups in Melbourne by browsing Meetup's directory for events and communities focused on cultural exchange.

Yes, Meetup helps you find cultural events happening near you, allowing you to connect with diverse communities in Melbourne.

Absolutely, you can join multiple groups to explore various cultures and attend different events in Melbourne.

Many events on Meetup are free to attend, though some may require a fee set by the organizer for specific activities.

Simply click on the event you're interested in and select the option to RSVP, securing your spot.

Cultural exchange Meetups involve events and groups where individuals come together to share and learn about global cultures.

Not all events are held in-person; some may be online, so check the event details for format information.

Yes, you can create and host events by starting your own group focused on cultural exchange and activities.

Events may include workshops, discussions, and activities, varying by group and organizer in Melbourne.

Following groups and checking Meetup regularly will keep you informed about upcoming cultural events.

Meetup itself does not host events; independent organizers use the platform to arrange them for community engagement.

Yes, Melbourne has various groups and events welcoming expatriates to learn about and integrate into local cultures.

While many interests are represented, the availability of events depends on local group organizers.

Meetup facilitates group connections through events, but meaningful connections rely on attending and participating.