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🇭🇰港人x港漂x 遊客廣東話之夜 ☕️ Cantonese chill night: language & culture
**上環隱世Studio!咪再一個人練粵語啦☕️**
嚟咗香港咁耐,除咗返學返工,你嘅生活圈子唔通只有自己?
咪再宅喺屋企睇劇學粵語啦,出嚟「亂講」先係進步最快嘅方法!
我哋準備咗:
菠蘿油嘅牛油香 🧈 + 絲滑港式奶茶 🥤 + 一班有趣嘅朋友仔!
喺呢度,講錯無人笑你,只有大家一齊「亂講」嘅歡笑聲!
✨ 今次亮點:
1. 沉浸式氛圍: 喺上環文藝 Studio,好似老友聚會咁樣練習!
2. 實戰主題: 唔係上堂,只有最地道嘅俚語同生活對話。
3. 高質量社交: 結識各行各業、同樣想融入香港嘅朋友。
原價 $150 嘅體驗,**四月 Last Cal**l 限時新朋友價**只需 $80!**
畀自己一個機會,踏出融入香港生活的第一步。
💌 私信我「430 廣東話」預約席位,現場見!
Free Language Exchange Event (Cantonese/Mandarin)
**Details**
Welcome every Expats, Foreigners and Non native speakers of Chinese.
You can choose the language you like to learn ( Mandarin/Cantonese ). We have both Mandarin/Cantonese tutors, and all of them are native.
Please fill in the following form(for the first time only) and RSVP to join.
***Walkin to join***
We meet every week in a group of 20 - 30 people. We will have nearly half of people are native speakers.
There are professional and native Mandarin tutors from Hong Kong Mainland Student Association(msahk.org). Thank you for their help.
Hard copy of notes are not provided. You may download and print yours from the links below or just bring any notes you like.
***Mandarin Basics***
[https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/20/Chinese_(Mandarin).pdf](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/20/Chinese_(Mandarin).pdf)
***Cantonese Basics***
https://www.cantoneseclass101.com/cantonese-word-lists/?coreX=100
***Venue***
39/F, Tower 1, Times Square, 1 Matheson's Street, Causeway Bay
Some info about the venue:
* Water provided for free and you may bring your own drinks
* You can come straight right up to Times Square through Causeway Bay station Exit A,
***Contact***(Whatsapp Group)
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/By08XQzNs2y1SbRyOh613t](https://chat.whatsapp.com/By08XQzNs2y1SbRyOh613t)
Pre-holiday International Gathering at Frank's Records
It’s going to be an elevator to take you up to the 7th floor of 79 Wyndham Street! Expect an hidden gem right above the chaotic streets of Central, a curated environment focused on good music (strictly on Vinyl’s) and lovely cocktails….. with a stunning view of Tai Kwun from the above!
Event : Pre-holiday International Gathering
Date : April 30., 2026, Thursday [ Public holiday : May 1st Friday ]
Time : 6 pm to 11 pm ( Happy hour till 9 pm, join early to enjoy.... )
Free-Entry before 6:30 pm, buy a drink, re-entry not allowed !
Door : HKD100 (Cash) with 1 welcome standard drink.
Standard drink list:
Vodka
Gin
Tequila
Rum
Whisky
*Mixers
Red / White wine
Beer bottle
Soft drinks and lime/lemon soda and non alcohol options
Venue :
Frank’s Records : 7th Floor, Harilela House, 79 Wyndham Street, Central, Hong Kong 💙
The dress code :
Business attire
Smart casual. No shorts and /or flip-flops.
Kind reminder : Bring some cash.
• To facilitate venue’s (indoor/outdoor) handling for our events, please order a drink before start to introduce yourself and chat with members. Thank you.
🎬Yolo Not Solo 電影兵團活動《穿Prada的惡魔2》
你係咪成日覺得:
· 身邊冇朋友咁鍾意電影?
· 睇完好戲冇人一齊討論彩蛋、對白、分享嘅樂趣?
· 想認識同樣鍾意《穿Prada》、甚至熱愛電影文化嘅新朋友?
🎬 《穿Prada的惡魔2》香港搶先美國播映!
想比美國觀眾更早見證米蘭達回歸?機會嚟啦!
📅 日期:4月30日(星期三)
⏰ 時間:大約晚上8:00(視乎電影院線播映時間)
📍 地點:銅鑼灣(具體戲院將WhatsApp通知)
🎟️ 門票:Yolo not Solo 會員 每位約HK$100
✨ 活動亮點
· 香港最早上畫,快過美國!🤟🤟
· 時尚惡魔再掀風暴,原班人馬驚喜回歸🤩🤩
· 銅鑼灣夜晚齊齊睇戲,完場仲可以繼續聚會~😍😍
· 名額有限,滿額即止。
· 約定你,4月30日一齊入場嚟一個happy holiday!
Silent Book Club: Bring your book to… Wan Chai
Reading with Friends is Fun!
Join us after work for a relaxing evening of silent reading. The perfect opportunity to unwind, immerse ourselves in our favourite books, and enjoy the company of fellow book lovers.
You can get a drink from one of the nearby cafes - Chagee, bake house, Passione, etc
Schedule
19:00 -19:15: Say hi and briefly share something about the books we are going to read
19:15 - 20:00: Silent reading time
20:00 - 20:30: After reading chat
• If you're late, please join the silent reading session first.
We can catch up when the session's over. :)
• You can identify the group by spotting people with books 📕
PS:
If there's a last-minute change of venue due to unforeseen circumstances, the most updated information will be posted in the event's comment section.
PS2
We’re introducing a new RSVP rule for our bookclub due to recent last minute cancellations:
If you change your RSVP to "No" less than 24 hours before the event or do not show up on the day, you won’t be allowed to join the next one.
Of course if you have a valid reason, DM me.
Looking forward to a lovely night of reading.
Sports Chanbara Regular Class (Thursday)
Sports Chanbara Regular Class (Thursday)
Sports chanbara is a free-style Japanese combat sport, which originated from Kodachi Goshindo (Self-defense with a short sword). We would like to introduce this new sport to Hong Kong. Please join us and be a Samurai.
Dress code: Sport Attire
The session will include the following:
Warm-up exercise
Basic Japanese Dojo manners
Sports Chanbara Basic movement (Kihon Dosa)
Attaching Techniques
Blocking Techniques
Basic Movements of Dodging
Sparring
Date: Each Thursday
Time: 2000-2200pm
Location: Room 503, 5/F, BLK B Hoi Luen Industrial Centre, 55 Hoi Yuen Road, Kwun Tong, Kowloon
Fee: $600 per 4 classes
Others: Attendee no need to bring/buy any helmet or gear and coach will borrow the gears for attendee use during class.
For reservation, please message/call Stephen Sensei at 61762261
https://wa.me/85261762261
To find out more, please visit our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/HongKongSportsChanbara
Instagram Page:
https://www.instagram.com/sports_chanbara_hong_kong/
English as a Second Language Events This Week
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Language exchange @my home cafe
Language exchange@ My home Cafe
Kindly at least pay for one drink item for the cafe owner .
Please come up stairs to 3/F .
Star Road Language Exchange 🌃
Star Road Language Exchange 🌃
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*Update:
Click Attend and get $20 discount!
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Welcome to Star Road Language Exchange. In this group, everyone is a star! :)
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Enjoy learning a new language or meet new friends in a relax atmosphere.
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We try to organise every week.
Looking forward to seeing you. :)
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Time: Sunday 5:15-7:15
Place: Rizzy Coffee, LKF, Central , HK
(G/F, LKF 29, 29 Wyndham St, Central Hong Kong)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/pVyy1Hbj8i95QR227?g_st=ic
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Entrance Fee: $40 (Plz buy at least 1 drink!)
Click Attend and get $20 discount!
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Proposal 😂
17:15 Star Rd Lang Ex
19:15 Dinner together
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Whatsapp (65078638) me for any enquiries
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Check out Star Road Language Exchange on Meetup
https://meetu.ps/c/4vfpY/xy0yQ/a
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#HK #English #friends #language
【港漂 · 香港生活同盟】 —— 本地人 × 新港漂 · 跨越文化,共创在港新生活
<<这不是活动,这是一个超过100人的港漂活动群组>>
🌆 你是否也在寻找这样的连接?
• 想认识真诚的香港朋友,而不只是职场上的点头之交
• 对香港文化好奇,却找不到人带你体验地道的港式生活
• 希望有人为你解读本地人才懂的生活智慧
• 想要一个既懂内地情怀,又熟悉香港脉络的交流圈子
🌉 当港漂遇见香港本地人
这里聚集了热心友善的香港成员与新港漂朋友,我们相信:
• 最好的融入,从一杯奶茶的闲聊开始
• 最深的了解,来自本地人带你行街食饭的体验
• 最暖的支持,是当你困惑时有过来人指点
📌 我们拒绝什么?
❌ 不接受传销/直销
❌ 不接受保险推销
❌ 不是抱怨大会
✅ 而是一个让你能真正
「放下过客心态,找到留港意义」的支援网
🎯 在这里你能获得
✅ 本地朋友带你玩
✅ 生活实用支援
• 在地生活秘籍:从街市砍价到生活资源
• 粤语实战教学:学最地道的用语,听懂港式幽默
✅ 双向交流平台
• 香港朋友想了解内地文化,新港漂想认识本地生活
• 我们在这里互相学习,彼此丰富
🤝 我们的独特价值
❌ 不是单向的“帮助”,而是双向的交流
❌ 不是表面的“欢迎”,而是真诚的接纳
✅ 是新老朋友一起建构的温暖社群
“真正的融入,从交到第一个本地朋友开始”
👉 [立即加入](https://forms.gle/TSWwAMQqQ72qvqKy8)充满温度的跨文化社群:
https://forms.gle/TSWwAMQqQ72qvqKy8
Book Sharing 讀書分享會
Reading is important because it develops your mind and gives you excessive knowledge and lessons of life.
開卷有益!大家最近有冇讀到一啲好書呢?不如出黎分享下讀書心得呀?參加呢個讀書活動,分享好書,分享喜悅。😊
有興趣參加可以WhatsApp我:95182994
English as a Second Language Events Near You
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Pot Luck in the Park!
Inspired by our successful events like "Saturday Mornings @ East Market" and other "Pot Luck in the Park" lunches, this gathering promises to be a blend of fun conversations, language exchange, and cultural insights, all while sharing wonderful foods with each other.
**Please bring a dish to share and anything you would like to drink.**
We will provide plates, plastic silverware and napkins.
So, come hungry and ready to chat!
Saturday Mornings @ East Market
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."
Saturday Mornings @ East Market
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."
American Sign Language Beginners Meetup Group
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!
Conversation and Coffee @ Belle's Bread Bakery
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.
Eurovision Song Contest Watch Party
This year's Eurovision Song Contest is being held in Vienna, Austria, and the finals are scheduled for 16 May 2026.
The [Scandinavian Club of Columbus](https://www.scandiclub.com/) will be co-hosting a viewing party for the final event in conjunction with Germania and the [Columbus Maennerchor](https://www.maennerchor.com/).
The delayed televised viewing will take place at the Germania. The program will start around 2:00 p.m. and the singing will **start around 3:00 p.m**.
There will be a **cash bar**, and those in attendance can **bring food or snacks** for themselves and or to share with the groups.
**Suggested donation: $10/person** to help cover the cost of the venue.
IxDA Chat ‘n Pancakes
It feels like we just saw each other 🤷. Join members of the local design and UX community for our monthly breakfast. For May we’re stopping in for Rooh’s popup breakfast/cafe concept. You know someone is getting the lobster yuzu croissant, and that’s not even the prettiest thing on the menu!.























