Japanese & English Language Exchange

🇫🇷 **NOUVEAUTÉ – Cours d’anglais débutant** 🇬🇧 Nous lançons un **cours d’anglais pour débutants** le **samedi 16 mai 2026 de 17h à 18h** au Denfert Café 😊 👉 Objectif : vous aider à **oser parler anglais**, progresser à votre rythme et prendre confiance dans une ambiance simple et bienveillante. 👉 Niveau : **débutant (A1/A2)** – aucun prérequis, vous êtes les bienvenus même si vous partez de zéro. 📍 **Lieu : Denfert Café** 58 Bd Saint-Jacques, 75014 Paris 🚇 Denfert-Rochereau (M4, M6, RER B) 📍 Accès : [https://maps.app.goo.gl/HGUN7cRc1AzEGvyj9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/HGUN7cRc1AzEGvyj9) 👉 Merci de prendre **au moins une consommation** sur place pour soutenir le lieu et l’organisation ✨ Ce cours est un **test** : si l’énergie est bonne et que le groupe prend, on pourra le proposer régulièrement N’hésitez pas à venir accompagné et à en parler autour de vous ! *** 🇬🇧 **NEW – Beginner English Class** We’re launching a **beginner English class** on **Saturday, May 16th, 2026 from 5pm to 6pm** at Denfert Café 😊 👉 Goal: help you **start speaking English**, build confidence, and improve step by step in a relaxed atmosphere 👉 Level: **beginner (A0/A1)** – no prior knowledge needed 📍 **Location: Denfert Café** 58 Bd Saint-Jacques, Paris 14 🚇 Denfert-Rochereau (M4, M6, RER B) 📍 Location link: [https://maps.app.goo.gl/HGUN7cRc1AzEGvyj9](https://maps.app.goo.gl/HGUN7cRc1AzEGvyj9) 👉 Please order **at least one drink** to support the venue and the organizers ✨ This is a **trial session** – if it goes well, we may make it a regular event Feel free to bring friends!

日本語の説明は下にあります↓ Que se passe-t-il quand on met 3 Français et 3 Japonais autour d’une même table dans un café à Paris ? Furamori organise de petits groupes soigneusement constitués de 4 à 6 personnes, avec 1 à 3 francophones et 1 à 3 japonais, dans un café chaleureux à Paris. Vous pratiquez la langue de l’autre naturellement, comme c’est censé se faire : autour d’un café, avec de vraies personnes, en parlant de la vraie vie. ⚠️ **IMPORTANT :** le RSVP ne réserve PAS votre place. Vous devez vous inscrire sur notre site pour être placé dans un groupe : 👉 furamori.com **Comment ça marche :** * Vous vous inscrivez et complétez un court profil sur notre site * Nous vous plaçons dans un groupe de 6 (Français + Japonais) * Vous recevez l’adresse du café et les informations de votre groupe avant l’événement * Vous venez, vous vous asseyez, et la conversation commence **Cet événement est pour vous si :** * Vous êtes français et apprenez le japonais (tous niveaux) * Vous êtes japonais et apprenez le français (tous niveaux) * Vous voulez pratiquer avec de vraies personnes, pas des applications * Vous êtes curieux de découvrir l’autre culture 🎟️ **Le billet coûte 5 € par personne.** Vous devez vous inscrire et payer sur notre site pour participer : furamori.com Les consommations au café sont à votre charge. Selon la demande, tout le monde ne pourra pas forcément obtenir une place pour cet événement. Si c’est le cas, vous pourrez bien sûr vous inscrire à nouveau pour le prochain événement, car nous donnons la priorité aux personnes qui ont déjà postulé. 📍 L’adresse du lieu sera communiquée après l’inscription. — 🇯🇵 日本語で： パリに住んでいる日本人の方へ！ Furamoriは、フランス語話者と日本語話者あわせて4〜6人の少人数グループを作って、パリのカフェで言語交換をするイベントです。教科書なし、先生なし。ただ本物の会話を楽しむだけ。 フランス語を練習したい方、フランスの文化に興味がある方、ぜひ参加してください！ 参加登録・詳細はこちら → furamori.com/jp

What happens when you put 3 French and 3 English speakers at the same café table in Paris? Furamori organizes small curated groups of 4-6 people - 1-3 French speakers and 1-3 English speakers - in a cozy café in Paris. You practice each other's language naturally, the way it's meant to be: over coffee, with real people, about real life. **How it works:** \- You sign up and complete a short profile on our website \- We match you into a group of 6 \(French \+ English\) \- You receive the café location and your group details before the event \- You show up\, sit down\, and let the conversation flow ⚠️ **IMPORTANT:** RSVP does **NOT** reserve your spot. You must register on our website to be placed in a group: 👉 [furamori.com](furamori.com) **This is for you if:** \- You're French and learning English \(any level\) \- You're an English speaker \(British\, American\, Australian\, or anyone\!\) and learning French \(any level\) \- You want to actually get to know people \- You're curious about the other culture 🎟️ Tickets are €5 per person. You must register and pay via our website to attend: furamori.com , RSVP on Meetup does not guarantee a spot - registration on our site does. You pay for your own drinks at the café. Depending on demand, not everyone may get a spot for this event. If that happens, feel free to apply again for the next one as we prioritize returning applicants. 📍 Location is shared after registration. — 🇫🇷 En français : Furamori organise des petits groupes de 6 personnes - 3 francophones et 3 anglophones dans un café à Paris. Pas de speed-dating linguistique, pas de minuteur. Juste une vraie conversation autour d'un verre, avec des gens intéressants. Inscrivez-vous ici → furamori.com

\* FRANÇAIS \* (English version below) Bienvenue à toutes et à tous! Ce cours de français langue étrangère est proposé par \*Omar\* gratuitement et tous les samedis: \- 18h\-19h: niveau débutant \(A1\-A2\) \- 19h\-20h: niveau intermédiaire \(B1\-B2\) Omar vous fournira les documents nécessaires pour le cours. Apportez de quoi écrire, et si vous le souhaitez un dictionnaire ou tout autre support pédagogique. Ces cours seront suivis de 20h-minuit par une soirée d'échange de langues internationales pendant laquelle vous pourrez mettre en pratique les cours que vous avez suivis. \* ENGLISH \* All welcome! This course in French as a foreign language is proposed free of charge and every Saturday by \*Omar\*: \- 6\-7 PM: beginner's level \(A1\-A2\) \- 7\-8 PM: intermediate level \(B1\-B2\) Omar will provide all the necessary documents for each lesson. You should bring something to write, a dictionary and any other pedagogic material. These lessons will be followed from 8 PM till midnight by an international language exchange during which you will be able to practice your French.

* Between 20 and 30 international attendees \* We meet to promote cultural exchanges or practice a foreign language. The number of participants is limited to preserve user-friendliness. The address is therefore given only for participants who have taken a membership card valid for one year. The membership card offers a special feature: choose a sticker number and receive a free shot at the bar after chatting with other group members. **Card fee is 5€ and available here** : [https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025](https://bit.ly/apero-linguistique2025)

karaoké live en compagnie du groupe Yeelo, tu peux venir chanter accompagné de musiciens. voici la liste de musiques que le groupe peut jouer : docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1QhwzD_5-fAoFNvpaNgyp51N2kyY2u3kViG9X8H2CECo/edit?usp=sharing 😊Organisateurs : Yeelo 💰 Tarif : une consommation minimum Les participant·es sont susceptibles d’être photographié·es ou filmé·es pendant l’événement.

🇫🇷 Bonjour ! J’espère que tout le monde va bien ! 😁 Nous revoilà pour un événement d’échange de Langue Franco-Anglais et de la bonne humeur : * Dimanche à "Les Berthom" : 35 Boulevard Voltaire, 75011 Paris à 18H00, prix de la participation à 10€. Proche des stations République(Métro 3, 5, 8, 9, 11) et Oberkampf(Métro 5, 9). Une boisson vous sera offerte parmi la carte du bar ! 🍻 L’entrée au bar se fait à partir de 17H50. Le concept de l’événement est celui qui suit : * La durée totale de l’événement est de 2 heures, divisée en 3 sessions. À chaque session, des tables de 4 ou 5 personnes seront composées, avec au minimum 2 Français et 2 Étrangers par table. Et pendant cette session, il y aura 15 minutes de conversation en Français et 15 minutes de conversation en Anglais. À la fin de chaque session, les tables changent afin de vous faire rencontrer d’autres personnes ! Nos événements ont pour but de favoriser les échanges linguistiques, culturels et la création de liens sociaux amicaux et/ou professionnels ! Nos événements n’ont pas pour vocations d’être des speed-dating, nous trouvons cela important de le préciser et nous serons strict sur le respect de cette mention. ^^ En espérant vous voir très bientôt ! 🇬🇧 Hello ! We hope everyone’s doing good ! 😁 We're back for a French & English language exchange event : * Sunday at "Les Berthom" : 35 Boulevard Voltaire, 75011 Paris, starting at 6:00PM. For a 10€ fee. Close to the Metro station République (Métro 3, 5, 8, 9 & 11) and Oberkampf (Métro 5 & 9). A drink will be offered from the Bar's Menu !🍻 We’ll start the check-in at 5:50PM. The concept of the event is : * The whole event lasts 2 hours, subdivided in 4 sessions of 30 minutes. In each session, tables of 4 to 8 persons will be formed equally between foreigners and French (2/3 Foreigners and 2/3 French). In these sessions, there will be 15 minutes of French conversation followed by 15 minutes of English conversation. At the end of the 30 minutes, we’ll switch the tables and you’ll be placed on a new table with new persons (Hence, you’ll meet at least 9 to 12 different persons in an event) ! The purpose of the event is mainly focused on the language and cultural exchange, on top of creating friendly and professional links ! These events are not intended to be speed-datings, which is important to be precise and we plan to be strict about this point. ^^ We hope to see you soon !

🏉 TALK D’AVANT-MATCH + DIFFUSION EN DIRECT France – Angleterre · Tournoi des Six Nations Féminin — She Runs The Game, c’est un projet né d’une conviction simple : regarder du sport féminin, ça se fait mieux ensemble. On organise des événements conviviaux dans des bars parisiens — un talk d’avant-match avec une invitée du monde sportif, puis la diffusion collective du match dans une ambiance chaleureuse et accessible à toutes et tous. — 🎙 NOTRE INVITÉE : SHANNON IZAR Internationale française, médaillée d’argent aux Jeux Olympiques de Tokyo 2021, Shannon Izar a traversé plus d’une décennie au sommet du rugby féminin français — entre le XV et le 7. Elle sera avec nous pour un talk d’avant-match d’une trentaine de minutes : comment le rugby féminin a changé, ce que la Coupe du Monde 2025 a déclenché, et ce que ça fait de vivre cette transformation de l’intérieur. Pas une conférence — une vraie discussion, vivante et incarnée. — 📅 DIMANCHE 17 MAI 2026 ⏰ 16h00 — Ouverture des portes 🎙 16h30 — Talk avec Shannon Izar 📺 17h45 — Diffusion en direct : France – Angleterre (Six Nations) 📍 Kawaa Daumesnil — 24 avenue Daumesnil, Paris 12e 🎟 ENTRÉE LIBRE — Que tu sois fan de rugby, curieux·se de sport féminin, ou simplement en quête d’une bonne ambiance un dimanche après-midi — tu es à ta place ici. On vous attend 🖤 She Runs The Game 📸 @she_runs_the_game

🍩🍰 Let's have a weekly deep talk in an intimate Parisian café, share a drink and have a good time with like-minded, lovely and chill people. 🥂☕ We're here to sip life in a childish, simple and non-serious way. 🙃 When was the last time you had a meaningful conversation? Or deepened your relationship with someone in your life? It's not easy to have a deep conversation. While small talk, which is typically casual and light-hearted, can help break the ice, it may not necessarily help you form a deep, emotional connection with someone. Whether it's with your friends, family, colleagues or romantic partners, having meaningful conversations is important for creating strong bonds. "Meaningful conversations help us understand ourselves and those around us better. They involve sharing important aspects of ourselves and actively listening, validating and connecting with others." We believe that a happy and healthy life is built on beautiful relationships and that loneliness kills us. That's it. It's not the number of friends that counts, it's the quality of the relationship. ✅ This group is adressed to : ● People who want to build deep, genuine and caring relationships in a small group that looks the same, where they feel comfortable and emotionally safe to talk emotionally and get intimate about anything in their lives. ● Simple, loving, kind, hyper/sensitive and lovely people who spend a lot of time in their bubble thinking about the meaning of life, passionate about personal development, philosophy, meaningful conversations, debates .... ⛔ Please don't subscribe if : ● You don't see yourself in the group's aims and beliefs. ● You're travelling for a short period of time and don't live or intend to live in Paris. ● You are not sure if you will be able to come, please update your status to allow others on the waiting list to join. An absence without notice will result in an irrevocable ban. Progress : ● ❗ For reservations, I'll send you a private Meetup message at least 5 hours before the meeting to confirm your reservation. If I don't receive a reply 2 hours before the meeting, I will send you a second message to let you know that you will be replaced by someone on the waitlist. ● 💚 We keep the session small, cosy and relaxed in a quiet place, prioritising regularity to encourage intimacy, connection, listening and speaking. (\~ 5/6 people) ● 🔖 On arrival, if you feel comfortable, you will be suggested to choose and associate several drawn Feelings and Needs cards to express how you really feel at the moment, to talk about ourselves and communicate effectively. ● 📝 The best way to make progress is to make the conversation easy and natural, with everyone making an effort to suggest and write down what you want to talk about. You can write down your favourite topics/questions before the meeting. The meeting is participative and invite everyone if you feel comfortable being a leader and a power of suggestion. Anyway, to keep the meeting running smoothly, I'll animate the meeting to make sure the conversation doesn't get wild or boring and I wouldn't hesitate to reframe people. In case of lack of inspiration we have a lot of deep conversation question card game which can help to find interesting questions. ● 🍕 (Not compulsory) After the meeting we can finish in a nearby restaurant for those who wish to relax or continue our conversation. Advice for a good moment : ● Leave your ego and mask at home, we are not here to impress anyone but to be ourselves with our strength, weakness, pride and shame. Come with an open/deep/emotional/complex thought and vulnerability. ● Ask open-ended questions and invite the other person to describe what a situation was like for them or how they felt. ● Don't hesitate to be vulnerable and share information about yourself if needed. Consider sharing personal information first to gain the other person's trust. ● Adopt an attitude of curiosity and genuine interest in what the other person is saying. Be thoughtful and try to put yourself in the other person's shoes so that you can see things from their perspective. Be truthful, caring and honest. ● Listen actively and ask follow-up questions. ● Be empathetic and offer emotional validation so that they feel seen and heard. It is forbidden to judge, but try to understand. ● ⏱ Be aware of your speaking time for Equally Speak. ● 🤫 Be aware never to provoke political or religious ideologies, but to accept differences of belief. Advice on non-violent communication can be given in the meeting to learn not to unintentionally hurt anyone when requested or needed. ● 🚨 Remember to maintain a safe, and benevolent environment. People who are considered to be disruptive, problematic or simply not in tune with the energy of the group will not be allowed to return. Finally, we're hug-friendly !!! 🤗

Hi Badminton Fans! Come and join us every Sunday for a fun session of badminton. There are usually 2 sessions to choose from, **This 11 am - Open Session is open to players of all levels.** **If you are a complete beginner -** Talk to us first before signing up, and we can try to make accommodations and maybe have beginners-only court to begin with, with one of the organisers ready to explain all of the basics, such as serving, scoring, rules etc, as well as some pointers to help you progress. **Which Session To Choose** If you're unsure of your level, sign up for the 11am session to start, or ask us! We will try our utmost to ensure that you play with people of similar levels. **What Do You Need** Don't worry about equipment; racquets and shuttlecocks are provided, and there's no need for a badminton license or insurance. Just bring your indoor sports shoes, and a willingness to meet new friends and have lots of fun. There are changing rooms and showers. **Get There Early** Try and get there early to change and get warmed up so that we can start right on time. The courts are normally not being used before we play, so we can get a little extra time playing. **Registration & Payments** Registration is 14€ per person, and you can sign up via PayPal through this event page. For alternative payments, check for available slots on the event page first. Then, submit your payment via https://revolut.me/jonathwu3q with a description of which event you are signing up for, and send the screenshot to one of us so that we can add you. *Please Note: If your name is **not** in the attendees list and you do not have confirmation from us, you will be turned away.* **Annual Membership Option** For regular players, there is the option to take out an annual membership. This costs 80€ for the first year and is renewable each year for 40€. This reduces the weekly registration fee to only 10€ per session. **No Refunds** In the case of a cancellation or no-show, there are no refunds. See you all on the court on Sunday. Happy badminton-ing! Kelvin (0603250357) and Vijay (0767341832), **FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS** 1. I don’t speak French, can I join? * Yes! We are an international group and everyone speaks English! 2. Are there still available slots? I can’t sign up! Help! * Check the bottom of the event page for availabilities. Once full, RSVPs will be closed. Sign up as early as possible because the events fill up very quickly. 3. I signed up, but I can’t make it! Can I get a refund? * No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. If you inform us early enough, we can try to find a substitute and refund you, but no guarantees. 4. Why can’t I get a refund? * We need a fixed number of participants to maximize court usage, court fees, team arrangements, and team rotations. Cancelations throw all of this off. 5. Do I need to bring anything? Water? Racquets? Birdies? * If you have your own racquet, that will be best! Otherwise, we have spare ones and we provide the shuttlecocks. Bring enough water to hydrate yourself.

Hey expats, polyglots, locals! *Special Offer Alert: Only €25 for these 2 trips!* 🔥 Since we still have many spots available for these 2 trips, we’re launching a special promotion at a super low price : 🍾 Saturday, May 16 – Champagne Day Trip – only €25 https://expatstraveltogether.com/trip/may-16-2026-champagne/ 🎨 Sunday, May 17 – Giverny Day Trip – only €25 https://expatstraveltogether.com/trip/may-17-2026-giverny/ spots are limited

Hey everyone Sunday, May 17, 2026 : Deauville Details : https://expatstraveltogether.com/trip/may-17-2026-deauville/ Last spots * Children and seniors: €35 * Adults: €40 A few spots left for our next trips : Open to all ages and all nationalities; everyone is welcome.

Hi Badminton Fans! Come and join us every Sunday for a fun session of badminton. There are usually 2 sessions to choose from. **This session is open to intermediate level players and above ONLY.** What that means is that you should be comfortable with short serves to the T, doubles rotations, and smashes. There is also an 11 am Open Session for players of all abilities. If you're unsure of your level, sign up for the 11am session to start or ask us! We will try our utmost to ensure that you play with people of similar levels. As such, we can and will restrict participation at this 12pm session at our discretion. **What Do You Need** Don't worry about equipment; racquets and shuttlecocks are provided, and there's no need for a badminton license or insurance. Just bring your indoor sports shoes, and a willingness to meet new friends and have lots of fun. There are changing rooms and showers. **Get There Early** Try and get there early to change and get warmed up so that we can start right on time. The courts are normally not being used before we play, so we can get a little extra time playing. **Registration & Payments** Registration is 14€ per person, and you can sign up via PayPal through this event page. For alternative payments, check for available slots on the event page first. Then, submit your payment via https://revolut.me/jonathwu3q with a description of which event you are signing up for and send the screenshot to one of us so that we can add you. *Please Note: If your name is **not** in the attendees list and you do not have confirmation from us, you will be turned away.* **Annual Membership Option** For regular players, there is the option to take out an annual membership. This costs 80€ for the first year and is renewable each year for 40€. This reduces the weekly registration fee to only 10€ per session. **No Refunds** In the case of a cancellation or no-show, there are no refunds. See you all on the court on Sunday. Happy badminton-ing! Kelvin (0603250357) and Vijay (0767341832) **FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS** 1. I don’t speak French, can I join? * Yes! We are an international group and everyone speaks English! 2. Are there still available slots? I can’t sign up! Help! * Check the bottom of the event page for availabilities. Once full, RSVPs will be closed. Sign up as early as possible because the events fill up very quickly. 3. I signed up, but I can’t make it! Can I get a refund? * No refunds for cancellations or no-shows. If you inform us early enough, we can try to find a substitute and refund you, but no guarantees. 4. Why can’t I get a refund? * We need a fixed number of participants to maximize court usage, court fees, team arrangements, and team rotations. Cancelations throw all of this off. 5. Do I need to bring anything? Water? Racquets? Birdies? * If you have your own racquet, that will be best! Otherwise, we have spare ones and we provide the shuttlecocks. Bring enough water to hydrate yourself.

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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.

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!

While some are still meeting online, this is an in person event. Please note that we have attendees of all levels of speaking, including some native speakers. All are welcome! Also, as we meet at the same time and place each week, many don’t RSVP on the app, so we will likely have more attendees than noted here. Note: if you are asked to pay and upgrade the Meetup app, this is not necessary. You can ignore this and still attend our meetings. Find us on our [Facebook group](https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EKw86WJCp/?mibextid=wwXIfr).

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.

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.