Networking and Language Exchange

This is a 3 phase meetup. You can come at any time.
1.) 6:30 - 6:45 p.m.: Gathering at the meeting spot (see gmaps link!)
2.) 6:45 - 7:00 p.m.: Walk & Talk to the Kerb food court.
3.) 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.: Immerse conversations in the Kerb food court.

🪑: Reserved tables for the meetup.

1.) Meeting spot is inside the Berlin Mall (near Hugo Boss)
Click on the map or just copy this link into your browser:
https://goo.gl/maps/oVPKSY7X1YmAVkvv8
The exact meeting spot can also be seen in the photo depicted below (see red arrow).
Look for a meetup sign or organizer wearing a black or red lanyard with "staff" written on it.

Best ways to get there:
1. U-Bahn (subway):
Get off at Anton-Wilhelm-Amo-Straße (former Mohrenstraße) via U2 and just walk 3 min to the mall.
2. Bus: If you change at main station you can take the M41 or M85 to
S Potsdamer Platz /Voßstr. and walk to the mall.

2.) Walk & Talk to the Kerb food court
The best part of this Meetup! Most of the walk will consist a underground route all the way to the Kerb.

Best ways to get there:
1. U2 (subway):
Get off at Potsdamer Platz and walk around 7 min to Kerb.
2. Bus M41 or M85
Get off at Potsdamer Platz and walk 5 min to Kerb.

Who is this meetup for:
1. Asians who want to practice German and/or English.
2. German speaking individuals who are studying (preferably) Japanese, Korean, Mandarin or Cantonese.
3. Anyone who is interested in cultural exchange and wants to socialize.

What you can expect:
1. A professionally organized meetup that can adapt to any changes given the current situation.
2. A collaborating venue where you can further socialize with other members.

important: This event is held at the same time and meeting location like the "Networking & Language Exchange - 🍖international🍻" one. So I'm basically organizing 2 events at the same time which means that you can expect way more people than on the list.

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Whenever you attend a meetup, the most common as well as first question you get is: "Where are you from?"
You probably heard this question a million times. Well, at least I did.
From my own experience of attending over 200 international meetups in various countries such as Germany, Japan, Australia and Thailand, I can tell you that asking for the name is a better approach.
“A person’s name is to that person, the sweetest, most important sound in any language.” - Dale Carnegie
If you really want to connect with like-minded people you should remember their name, but you don't have to remember every persons name you've talked you. Be picky about that, don't be me who can somehow remember everyones name easily.
Don't tell yourself sth. like "I'm bad at remembering names." It's all about developing the habit of asking for a name and keep the conversation going on.
Furthermore, you want to learn German or any other language. Learning the local language is crucial to connect with the locals and developing a true friendship.
This can be accomplished with immersion. My goal is to inspire you to go out of your comfort zone and improve yourself each time you join this meetup.

This is a 3 phase meetup. You can come at any time.
1.) 6:30 - 6:45 p.m.: Gathering at the meeting spot (see gmaps link!)
2.) 6:45 - 7:15 p.m.: Walk & Talk to the Kerb food court.
3.) 7:15 - 10:00 p.m.: Immerse conversations in the Kerb food court.

🪑: Reserved tables for the meetup.

1.) Meeting spot is inside the Berlin Mall (near Hugo Boss)
Click on the map or just copy this link into your browser:
https://goo.gl/maps/oVPKSY7X1YmAVkvv8
The exact meeting spot can also be seen in the photo depicted below (see red arrow).
Look for a meetup sign or organizer wearing a black or red lanyard with "staff" written on it.

Best ways to get there:
1. U-Bahn (subway):
Get off at Anton-Wilhelm-Amo-Straße (former Mohrenstraße) via U2 and just walk 3 min to the mall.
2. Bus: If you change at main station you can take the M41 or M85 to
S Potsdamer Platz /Voßstr. and walk to the mall.

2.) Walk & Talk to the Kerb food court
The best part of this Meetup! Most of the walk will consist a underground route all the way to the Kerb.

Who is this meetup for:
1. Internationals who want to practice German or any other language.
2. Germans who want to improve their language skills.
3. Anyone who is interested in cultural exchange and wants to socialize.

What you can expect:
1. A professionally organized meetup that can adapt to any changes given the current situation.
2. A Walk & Talk to break the ice.
3. A collaborating venue where you can further socialize with other members.

important: This event is at the same time and meeting location like the "Asian Languages & Culture Exchange 🍜日本語, 한국어, 汉语🍥" one. So I'm basically organizing 2 events at the same time which means that you can expect way more people than on the list.

***

Whenever you attend a meetup, the most common as well as first question you get is: "Where are you from?"
You probably heard this question a million times. Well, at least I did.
From my own experience of attending over 200 international meetups in various countries such as Germany, Japan, Australia and Thailand, I can tell you that asking for the name is a better approach.
“A person’s name is to that person, the sweetest, most important sound in any language.” - Dale Carnegie
If you really want to connect with like-minded people you should remember their name, but you don't have to remember every persons name you've talked you. Be picky about that, don't be me who can somehow remember everyones name easily.
Don't tell yourself sth. like "I'm bad at remembering names." It's all about developing the habit of asking for a name and keep the conversation going on.
Furthermore, you want to learn German or any other language. Learning the local language is crucial to connect with the locals and developing a true friendship.
This can be accomplished with immersion. My goal is to inspire you to go out of your comfort zone and improve yourself each time you join this meetup.

Let's celebrate new year! You can come at any time!
1.) 18:30 - 19:00: Gathering at the meeting spot.
2.) 19:00 - 19:30: Walk&Talk to Manifesto Market.
3.) 19:30 - 22:00: Dinner/Drinks at the Manifesto Market.

🪑: Reserved tables for the meetup (only approved members on the list!).
💸: 20 % discount for the drinks if we are at least 15 people!
🍬: Free sweets for everyone on the attending list.

⚠️Note: ONLY approved members who signed up for this event are allowed to join, because the seats in the Kerb food court are limited. I'll make a reservation once I know the exact number of people joining!

1.) How to the find Quartier 205 Stadtmitte:
https://goo.gl/maps/6Fhft3LbPhcEsQrdA
The exact meeting spot can be seen in the photo below!
We meet on the 1st floor where the trash sculpture can be seen. Look for a meetup sign or organizer wearing a black or red lanyard with "staff" written on it.

2.) Walk&Talk to Kerb:
The best part. In order to extend the walk we'll stroll all the way to Brandenburger gate and from there to the former Sony Center where we are going to enter the Kerb foodcourt.

3. How to find the Manifesto Market
https://goo.gl/maps/aSnChzLuE6akyP4F8
The food hub is located in "The Playce". The new flagship shopping center of Potsdamer Platz. Most likely we will be upstairs on the first floor next to Kabuki. The first floor offers authentic Asian food from Korea, Japan and China: Bibimbap, ramen, sushi, sea food etc.
The ground floor offers Syrian, Greek, Mexican and Argentinian cuisine, tasty Hamburgers, rolled ice creme and a beer tower!

Who is this meetup for:
1. Asians who want to practice German and/or English.
2. German speaking individuals who are studying (preferably) Japanese, Korean, Mandarin or Cantonese.
3. Anyone who is interested in cultural exchange and wants to socialize.

What you can expect:
1. A professionally organized meetup that can adapt to any changes given the current situation.
2. A Walk & Talk to break the ice.
3. A collaborating venue where you can further socialize with other members.

***

Whenever you attend a meetup, the most common as well as first question you get is: "Where are you from?"
You probably heard this question a million times. Well, at least I did.
From my own experience of attending over 200 international meetups in various countries such as Germany, Japan, Australia and Thailand, I can tell you that asking for the name is a better approach.
“A person’s name is to that person, the sweetest, most important sound in any language.” - Dale Carnegie
If you really want to connect with like-minded people you should remember their name, but you don't have to remember every persons name you've talked you. Be picky about that, don't be me who can somehow remember everyones name easily. Don't tell yourself sth. like "I'm bad at remembering names." It's all about developing the habit of asking for a name and keep the conversation going on. Furthermore, you want to learn German or any other language. Learning the local language is crucial to connect with the locals and developing a true friendship. This can be accomplished with immersion. My goal is to inspire you to go out of your comfort zone and improve yourself each time you join this meetup.