Japanese & English Language Exchange

主题 \- 认识新朋友 \- 交流两地文化 \- 互相教粤语/普通话 \- 一起吃喝玩乐 地点 尖沙咀海港城港威大厦5座17楼 其他详情 \- 完全免费 \- 每次大概20人，大概5个香港朋友，15个内地朋友 \- 欢迎带朋友参加 找路提示 \- 进入了海港城后请找港威5座的标识 \- 到了17楼，电梯出来后往左转，会看到最大的门，门上写着卓越两个字，Nicole在大门等大家。如果Nicole不在，可能是带了之前到的小伙伴去活动的会议室。然后会再回来，先等一两分钟就对啦 联系群组 https://chat.whatsapp.com/CPXRgXQ9p9cK5usqCZml1Y

We'll play the second edition of “Nippon”, an economic area-majority game. Please watch the rules video beforehand, I will answer any rules questions before we start play. BGG: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/434367/nippon-zaibatsu Rules video: https://youtu.be/8XwovNGtuco?si=QvT_FuLiGRgxRFhV ============================== Nippon: Zaibatsu is a new edition of Nippon, a fast-paced, area-majority economic game. Players control "zaibatsu": massive conglomerates of interconnected companies driving Japan's economy in the Industrial Revolution era. During the game, players invest in new industries, build factories and railroads, and produce goods to saturate local markets and fulfill contracts — all to grow their influence and power and to become rulers of the new modernized country. Players are free to choose their playstyle and winning strategy: They choose what they score victory points for, control the game's pace with income turns, and race each other to get the most beneficial factories, markets, and bonuses. ================================= The fee will be paid directly to the venue and the cost is about $70 per person. They do not sell food there, but you may bring takeaways or order food for delivery.

super Monday, welcome singles to join details tbc

First timer, please leave contact. Please put your name on the waiting list which will be updated later. My WhatsApp / Signal: 9528-5003 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Date: 23 Feb 2026 (Mon) Time: 7 to 10 pm (2+2+2) Courts: #A, #B Level: All \# of Players: about 16 Shuttlecock: Moxiang sfe #1 / #2 Format: Doubles Sports Club Membership Fee: $30 (PayMe / FPS #: 9528-5003) Venue: Sai Ying Pun Community Complex2 High Street, Sai Ying Pun 西營盤社區綜合大樓西營盤高街 2 號Tel: 2540-2812 Direction from Sai Ying Pun MTR to Sai Ying Pun Community Complex: https://bit.ly/Sai-Ying-Pun

First timer, please leave contact. Please put your name on the waiting list which will be updated later. My WhatsApp / Signal: 9528-5003 \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- Date: 23 Feb 2026 (Mon) Time: 9-11 pm (1+1) Court: #4 Level: Intermediate \# of Players: about 7 Shuttlecock: Moxiang fe 7 PRO Format: Doubles Cost: $50 (PayMe / FPS #: 9528-5003) Venue: Quarry Bay Sports Center 7/F., 38 Quarry Bay St., Quarry Bay, Hong Kong (Gymnasium Tel: 2562-0374) 香港 鰂魚涌街 38 號 鰂魚涌市政大廈 7樓 鰂魚涌體育館 \-\-\-\-\-\> Exit A of Quarry Bay Station

My name is Sandy and I am a mandarin tutor. I am holding regular “office hours” where you can come and practice your mandarin with me while enjoying a cup of coffee. I’m here to answer any questions you may have during your mandarin learning journey! Limited attendance available, so sign up as early as possible! A small non-refundable fee of HKD80 is required to confirm attendance. Must be paid before attendance. Fee collected via PayMe Tap to PayMe! https://payme.hsbc/sandii

Join us for an exciting evening of language exchange and practice with friendly international friends. Whether you're a beginner or fluent speaker, this event is perfect for anyone interested in Mandarin and English languages and making new connections. Our previous meetups have been filled with engaging conversations and opportunities to improve your language skills in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere. Come to our Mandarin and English Corner and mingle with like-minded language enthusiasts. Don't miss out on this chance to expand your cultural horizons and make new friends. [PLEASE NOTE] If there's a cancelation of the event, host will text attendees at least one hour before the event begins. Please pay attention to your message box and event comments board. Thank you and see you

Language exchange@ My home Cafe Kindly at least pay for one food/ drink item for the cafe owner . Please come up stairs to 3/F .

**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)

**Introduction** The IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is an international standardized English test jointly managed by the British Council, IDP and Cambridge English. It has three main types: Academic, General Training and tests for UKVI (United Kingdom Visas and Immigration). This course will mainly focus on the Academic test, which is the English proficiency assessment criteria for university admission in the UK, Australia, New Zealand and many other countries. The Academic IELTS consists of four papers: Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking. I obtained an overall band of 8.0 for this test in 2007, and have been teaching people English since. You can find one of my articles on English teaching at [Medium](https://medium.com/wordinerds/%E5%9B%9E%E7%AD%94-yes-i-want-%E6%9C%89%E4%BB%80%E9%BA%BC%E5%95%8F%E9%A1%8C-0dd8e865f6f3). Moreover, I have worked as a writer for an English student newspaper in the past and have published ebooks on Amazon. **Course format** There will be a total of 6 lessons of 3 hours each. Each lesson will be split into two sessions, with each session focusing one of the papers. Below is the tentative schedule and contents (subject to change according to circumstances) 24 Feb (Tue) 19:00 - 22:00 Listening & Speaking 28 Feb (Sat) 14:30- 17:30 Writing & Speaking 3 Mar (Tue) 19:00 - 22:00 Reading & Listening 7 Mar (Sat) 14:30- 17:30 Reading & Listening 10 Mar (Tue) 19:00 - 22:00 Reading & Writing 14 Mar (Sat) 14:30- 17:30 Speaking & Writing In each session we will first go through the practice papers, then I will explain the mistakes and share my exam tips. In addition, I will help to improve each student's English according to his/her exact weakness. For example, I will provide some word drills with those who are weak in vocabulary, clarify the rules of English sentence construction to those who are prone to grammatical mistakes. **Fees & registration** Participants can register for any single class which costs HKD500, to be paid upfront before commencement. However, for those who enrol the all six lessons course upfront, the discounted fee will be just HKD2,400.

————————————— **Whatsapp group** [https://chat.whatsapp.com/BinHaE79kQM1wBPY1icm8g](https://chat.whatsapp.com/BinHaE79kQM1wBPY1icm8g) **We will be at Oasis on G/F, nearby the tea house. As we’ll need to find the table available, you may join the whatsapp group or simply call 91796157 when you are over there** SEATS ARE LIMITED, you are encouraged to walk around and find your partners! If you need any help, just ask me to introduce you into the right group ————————————— Join us for a fun evening of language exchange and socializing with international friends. Whether you're a local looking to practice a new language or an exchange student wanting to meet new people, this event is perfect for you. Don't miss this opportunity to immerse yourself in a vibrant environment **Why we host the event in Central Market?** In 1990, the Central Market building was graded as a Grade III historic building by the Antiquities Advisory Board. After multiple rounds of study and consultation, the revitalization project for the Central Market building began in October 2017. Upon completion, a portion of the market stalls will be preserved. the Central Market's historical significance makes it an attractive venue for hosting various types of events that can celebrate Hong Kong's rich heritage and cultural identity. Please grab a dink and enjoy! **\*\*\*\*\*\*\*Please support and buy some foods or drink in Central market\*\*\*\*\*\*\***

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.

# The Ostrich Social #### 3408 Indianola Ave Dresden Stammtisch is a monthly social gathering for members and friends of Dresden Sister City, Inc. The event is free and open to the public. We speak German or English - it is largely up to you!

Ciao a tutt\*! Let's meet Monday at 6.30pm at the **Columbus Public Library (Northside Branch)** in **Meeting Room 2** to speak in Italian for 1 hour. \*Note the change in location this week due to no space the Upper Arlington library.\* Keeping Monday for consistency but we can discuss if there are better days/times/locations! Perhaps we can do two times a week as well. TBD.

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.

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. If the weather cooperates we will be meeting in the patio. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."

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 :)