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Practice English Events Today
Join in-person Practice English events happening right now
Speak Around the World: Learn, connect, and explore
Meet amazing people, practice languages, and have conversations that go beyond small talk 💬🤝
Register and get more details! No late confirmation
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-language-society)**
Join us for a fun and relaxed evening where language lovers come together to mingle and learn from one another.
* 💬 Practice languages through real conversations
🌍 Meet people from different cultures and backgrounds
🎲 Play Taboo and other interactive speaking games
✨ Learn new words, expressions, and cultural insights
Practice 🇬🇧 English, 🇫🇷 French, 🇪🇸 Spanish, 🇷🇺 Russian, 🇮🇹 Italian, 🇩🇪 German, 🇦🇪 Arabic, 🇹🇷 Turkish, 🌍 And many more!
Register and get more details! No late confirmation
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-language-society)**
Each session brings together native speakers and learners to practice, improve your confidence, and learn from real conversations.
* 🤝 Make new friends and meaningful connections
☕ Enjoy great conversations in a friendly atmosphere
🎉 Have fun in a relaxed, social setting
🌎 Expand your social and professional circle
Just friendly people, great conversations, and a welcoming environment where everyone helps each other learn and connect.
Register and get more details! No late confirmation
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-language-society)**
Don't be surprised if you leave with new friends, future coffee plans, language partners, and unforgettable memories ☕✨
Culture Connect: Meet across languages and borders
Meet amazing people, practice languages, and have conversations that go beyond small talk 💬🤝
Register and get more details! No late confirmation
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-language-society)**
Join us for a fun and relaxed evening where language lovers come together to mingle and learn from one another.
* 💬 Practice languages through real conversations
🌍 Meet people from different cultures and backgrounds
🎲 Play Taboo and other interactive speaking games
✨ Learn new words, expressions, and cultural insights
Practice 🇬🇧 English, 🇫🇷 French, 🇪🇸 Spanish, 🇷🇺 Russian, 🇮🇹 Italian, 🇩🇪 German, 🇦🇪 Arabic, 🇹🇷 Turkish, 🌍 And many more!
Register and get more details! No late confirmation
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-language-society)**
Each session brings together native speakers and learners to practice, improve your confidence, and learn from real conversations.
* 🤝 Make new friends and meaningful connections
☕ Enjoy great conversations in a friendly atmosphere
🎉 Have fun in a relaxed, social setting
🌎 Expand your social and professional circle
Just friendly people, great conversations, and a welcoming environment where everyone helps each other learn and connect.
Register and get more details! No late confirmation
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-language-society)**
Don't be surprised if you leave with new friends, future coffee plans, language partners, and unforgettable memories ☕✨
Single & Mingle Social Night & Afterparty
Come for Socializing. Stay for the Music 🎶
Socialize, meet new people, make friends, before easing into party mode for a night of fun and dancing.
Register and get more details! No late confirmations
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-single-mingle)**
**💬 Social Mixer: Meet & Connect**
Begin the evening by mingling with like-minded people in a sophisticated setting. Engage in meaningful conversations, have fun and make new friends.
Take advantage of the relaxed atmosphere to make new friends or enjoy with your existing ones. Whether you're looking to share experiences, or simply enjoy engaging conversations, this social is the perfect place for you.
**🎶 Afterparty & Live DJ Performance**
As the night progresses, ease into party mode with the dynamic beats of live DJ. From smooth lounge music to high-energy tracks, the DJ will create an irresistible ambiance that keeps the energy flowing and the dance floor alive.
Register and get more details! No late confirmations
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-single-mingle)**
Let loose, dance the night away, and enjoy the afterparty. Sip on expertly crafted cocktails in an elegant venue with the infectious energy of the DJ, ensures a night to remember.
**👔👗 Dress Code: Elegant & Party**
Embrace the occasion with your most stylish and sophisticated outfit. Gentlemen, opt for sharp smart casual wear.
Ladies, dazzle in chic dresses or elegant evening attire. Let your fashion reflect the elegance of the evening.
**Join an evening where nobody left behind, stand on side or feels lonely.**
Let new friendship flourish and celebrations abound. Socialize, make new friends and enjoy the vibrant energy of the evening in a beautiful and elegant setting.
Dress your best for a fun evening at the best venues in Dubai and get ready to pose for an #instaphoto 📷
**Registration**
✅ RSVP on Meetup.
✅ [Join WhatsApp group (+971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/whatsapp-single-mingle)
*Just like any event, slots are limited. RSVP and complete your registration at the earliest.*
Happy Socializing 😊
Tuesday Badminton @ Jumeirah (Al Manara Sports Hall) — 8-10 PM
📍 **Venue:** Al Manara Sports Hall, near Onpassive Metro Station *(pick up and drop off available from Onpassive Metro Station) [(Google Maps)](https://maps.app.goo.gl/s3f3BmtB6s3SN4na6).*
We play badminton here every Tuesday, 8-10 PM.
Join our [Join the Al Qouz/Jumeirah Whatsapp Group Here](https://chat.whatsapp.com/KREbzal9A4899L5OzYYsOP)
**👋 First time joining?** [Click here to WhatsApp Sarfaraz (+971551899547)](https://wa.me/971551899547?text=Hey%20Sarfaraz!%20This%20is%20my%20first%20time%20joining%20Badminton%20For%20All%2C%20Dubai.) and confirm your slot.
**📝 Key Info**
This is a group open for players of all levels, nationalities, genders and races.
*Cost per session: 40 AED*
*Duration: Each session lasts 2 hours*
*Equipment: We use feather shuttlecocks; please bring your own racket*
*Slots: Booked on a first-come, first-served basis*
*Play: Players will be rotated around multiple courts and will get games similar to their level of play*
**Late Backout & No-Show Policy**
**We strictly enforce our late backout and no-show rules to ensure smooth operations.** Organising replacements on short notice is difficult and disruptive, especially as our organisers have day jobs. Please be mindful of our policy:
* **RSVP Policy:** Please RSVP for sessions exclusively through the Meetup app. WhatsApp is mainly for regular updates on attendance, timings and last-minute changes. Any requests made via WhatsApp might not be considered for session sign-ups.
* **Late Backouts:** Backing out within 9 hours of the session is considered a late backout. You will be required to pay the session fee in full, even if a replacement is found.
* **No-Shows:** If you fail to show up without notice, you must still pay for the session.
* **Respect for the Organisers:** Our organisers finalise the list the night before or early morning. Last-minute changes mean they need to leave their work to arrange replacements. This affects not just the organisers but the overall experience of the players.
* **Waitlist Responsibility:** If you're on the waitlist and no longer wish to attend, it’s your responsibility to remove your name. We assume that anyone on the waitlist still wants to join the session if a spot opens up.
* **First-Come, First-Serve Basis:** We ensure fairness by adhering to a first-come, first-serve system. Please do not ask for special treatment or last-minute slots outside of this.
**Note: Players may cancel without penalty up to 9 hours before the session. After this time, the session fee applies regardless of waitlist status. Please book and cancel responsibly to avoid disruptions for everyone involved.**
OM Chanting Ladies Circle
WHAT IS OM CHANTING?
OM Chanting is a group practice, one of the techniques of Atma Kriya Yoga, that uses the transformational power of OM to activate the self-healing potential of the participants.
BENEFITS OF OM CHANTING:
• Activates self-healing
• Transforms negativity into positive energy
• Calms the mind
• Helps to cultivate more joy, love and peace for the world
• Purifies the environment through the OM vibration
To preserve the energetic integrity of the circle, once chanting has started, participants arriving after the start time will be asked to sit on the outside of the circle. If you are running late, please let the OM Chanting Organiser know – if it is only a few minutes, they might be able to wait for you.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Recommended contribution in cash AED 50
LOCATION:
📌 https://maps.app.goo.gl/M2vSRgpxQkGGhvXEA?g_st=aw
🚘 3 hours free parking is available just outside the studio. Simply drive in past the sensors, and give reception your licence plate number on your way out.
♾These sessions are free to attend. Donations are welcome to cover set-up costs.
📋✅Formal registration is required,
at the venue or on the Zoga website 👇
https://zoga.ae/
Basketball Game for all levels @Al wasl club Dubai🏀🏀⛹️♂️⛹️♀️
Basketball game for all levels with both male and female players ⛹️♂️⛹️♀️
**Whatsapp group link** : https://chat.whatsapp.com/FPnbEZYMHCYCyo1v0yfV1A
**Join our WhatsApp group for more information **
Badminton queing for all levels Tuesday, Thursday and Friday
Don't have a group, completely fine. badminton sessions for all levels..
Aed 45 for two hours,
aed 28 for one hour
come and play with us. teams will beade on levels to have exciting matched
contact no +971 50 6658 933
join below WhatsApp group for regular updates.
[https://chat.whatsapp.com/L5XeBmwIJ33GNRli4CF7Bc](https://chat.whatsapp.com/L5XeBmwIJ33GNRli4CF7Bc)
Practice English Events This Week
Discover what is happening in the next few days
Overcome Fear of Public Speaking – Free Practice Meetup
Improve your public speaking in a friendly, supportive environment.
Join our Toastmasters club for a bi-weekly open meeting where members and guests practice communication and leadership skills through structured speaking activities, feedback, and impromptu speaking (Table Topics).
Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your speaking skills, you're welcome to attend as a guest and experience how Toastmasters can help you grow in confidence.
What to expect:
* Prepared speeches (members)
* Table Topics (impromptu speaking practice for members and guests)
* Constructive, supportive feedback
* A friendly and welcoming environment
Who can join:
Anyone interested in improving:
Public speaking
Confidence
Leadership and communication skills
No experience is required — just come and participate or observe.
We meet every two weeks. Guests are always welcome.
FREE ENGLISH SPEAKING CLUB
Welcome to Camelot Language School! Our speaking club is a fun, friendly place where everyone feels comfortable speaking and learning together 😊 You’ll practice real conversations, make new friends, and improve your English naturally with a native speaker guiding you along the way. No pressure, just support, laughter, and great conversations. **Join us** and come enjoy learning with us!
Corporate English & Emirati Arabic Language Connect
PLEASE ONLY REQUEST TO JOIN THE WHATSAPP GROUP IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN BOOKING A FREE TRIAL SESSION WITH MISS HARIR
JOIN REQUESTS WITH NO REPLY WITHIN 24 HOURS WILL BE REJECTED. FREE TRIAL IS ONLY AT THE CENTER IN BUSINESS BAY.
IT IS NOT COMPULSARY TO REGISTER FOR A COURSE AFTER THE FREE TRIAL. AFTER SEEING YOUR REQUEST WE ASK YOU TO CHOOSE YOUR LANGUAGE AND CONFIRM A TRIAL DATE AND TIME. ONCE CONFIRMED, WE SEND YOU THE LOCATION DETAILS AND APPROVE YOUR REQUEST TO JOIN THE GROUP.
THANK YOU.
We don’t believe in boring language learning — we make it real, practical, and enjoyable.
We are Dubai's leading language training center, where we offer free trial sessions at the center for over 20 languages, but mainly Emirati-Arabic and/or Corporate English. During the free trial sessions we assess you and give the right level, you see how good the instructors are, how they conduct sessions, you choose your dialect and language. After the trial session you can decide if you're interested to register. If you decide to register you will get to choose if you want group sessions, online sessions, 1 on 1 at the center sessions or home based sessions (home based applies to only women, children or couples)
-If you prefer group interaction with other nationalities, and affordability you should go for Group (part-time or fulltime)
\- If you like time flexibility and specialized language course according to your needs you should go for private \(online\, center based 1 on 1 or home based\)
NOTE: The free trial session is only at the center/venue. Online trials are charged
Therefore there is no compulsion, come over and go through a free-trial with us to first check us out and together we can build some trust before you make a decision!
**As an Arabic Learner choose your preferred dialect from 25 different Arabic dialects e.g. Khaleeji (Emirati, Saudi, etc), Levantini (Lebanese, Syrian, Jordanian), Darija (Moroccan, Algerian), or Masri (Egyptian)**
**As a Corporate English Learner choose your preferred dialect from 160 English dialects e.g. British, Australian, American, Canadian etc.**
**Your Hosts**:
\- Harir Al Neami an Award winning certified Teacher and Educationist
\- Abd ar Rahman Renowned Radio Host\, Linguist and teacher
\- Henya Parker Public Speaker\, teacher and host
and 30 more instructors from 30 different backgrounds!!
**What you’ll experience:**
\>Practice speaking with confidence
\>Improve your English and Arabic naturally
\>Explore Business English and Business Arabic
\>Learn more about local culture
\> Multinational support from hosts of different backgrounds
Join our group https://chat.whatsapp.com/K0SPEDnDIHX7EY6f4Gyzgb to know more
**Slots are limited to keep things interactive.**
**Drinks and snacks are on us!**
!20 aed penalty for people who register rsvp but don't attend . No penalty for those who only join the group directly and book a trial session with registering an RSVP!
🌍 Language & Culture Coffee Social ☕
Meet amazing people, practice languages, and have conversations that go beyond small talk 💬🤝
Register and get more details! No late confirmation
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-coffee)**
Join us for a fun and relaxed evening where language lovers come together to mingle and learn from one another.
* 💬 Practice languages through real conversations
🌍 Meet people from different cultures and backgrounds
🎲 Play Taboo and other interactive speaking games
✨ Learn new words, expressions, and cultural insights
Practice 🇬🇧 English, 🇫🇷 French, 🇪🇸 Spanish, 🇷🇺 Russian, 🇮🇹 Italian, 🇩🇪 German, 🇦🇪 Arabic, 🇹🇷 Turkish, 🌍 and many more!
Register and get more details! No late confirmation
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-coffee)**
Each session brings together native speakers and learners to practice, improve your confidence, and learn from real conversations.
* 🤝 Make new friends and meaningful connections
☕ Enjoy great conversations in a friendly atmosphere
🎉 Have fun in a relaxed, social setting
🌎 Expand your social and professional circle
Just friendly people, great conversations, and a welcoming environment where everyone helps each other learn and connect.
Register and get more details! No late confirmation
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-coffee)**
Don't be surprised if you leave with new friends, future coffee plans, language partners, and unforgettable memories ☕✨
The Language Lounge: Practice, connect, and discover the world.
Meet amazing people, practice languages, and have conversations that go beyond small talk 💬🤝
Register and get more details! No late confirmation
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-language-society)**
Join us for a fun and relaxed evening where language lovers come together to mingle and learn from one another.
* 💬 Practice languages through real conversations
🌍 Meet people from different cultures and backgrounds
🎲 Play Taboo and other interactive speaking games
✨ Learn new words, expressions, and cultural insights
Practice 🇬🇧 English, 🇫🇷 French, 🇪🇸 Spanish, 🇷🇺 Russian, 🇮🇹 Italian, 🇩🇪 German, 🇦🇪 Arabic, 🇹🇷 Turkish, 🌍 And many more!
Register and get more details! No late confirmation
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-language-society)**
Each session brings together native speakers and learners to practice, improve your confidence, and learn from real conversations.
* 🤝 Make new friends and meaningful connections
☕ Enjoy great conversations in a friendly atmosphere
🎉 Have fun in a relaxed, social setting
🌎 Expand your social and professional circle
Just friendly people, great conversations, and a welcoming environment where everyone helps each other learn and connect.
Register and get more details! No late confirmation
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-language-society)**
Don't be surprised if you leave with new friends, future coffee plans, language partners, and unforgettable memories ☕✨
Talk the World: Practice languages and make new friends
Meet amazing people, practice languages, and have conversations that go beyond small talk 💬🤝
Register and get more details! No late confirmation
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-language-society)**
Join us for a fun and relaxed evening where language lovers come together to mingle and learn from one another.
* 💬 Practice languages through real conversations
🌍 Meet people from different cultures and backgrounds
🎲 Play Taboo and other interactive speaking games
✨ Learn new words, expressions, and cultural insights
Practice 🇬🇧 English, 🇫🇷 French, 🇪🇸 Spanish, 🇷🇺 Russian, 🇮🇹 Italian, 🇩🇪 German, 🇦🇪 Arabic, 🇹🇷 Turkish, 🌍 And many more!
Register and get more details! No late confirmation
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-language-society)**
Each session brings together native speakers and learners to practice, improve your confidence, and learn from real conversations.
* 🤝 Make new friends and meaningful connections
☕ Enjoy great conversations in a friendly atmosphere
🎉 Have fun in a relaxed, social setting
🌎 Expand your social and professional circle
Just friendly people, great conversations, and a welcoming environment where everyone helps each other learn and connect.
Register and get more details! No late confirmation
**[Join WhatsApp group (Click on Mobile / 971 55 539 4811)](https://jo.my/wa-language-society)**
Don't be surprised if you leave with new friends, future coffee plans, language partners, and unforgettable memories ☕✨
World Social | Meet the world here.
**[WhatsApp group](https://chat.whatsapp.com/D1cTWNPuq8ABDWjSYE3aVM).** *YOU KNOW WHAT TO DO*
## ✨ **You’re not really a “social event” person.**
You’ve been there before — smiled, made small talk, checked the time… maybe even left early.
But this one is different.
Because here, everyone already shares something:
🌍 A language
✨ A curiosity
💬 A reason to talk
**Welcome to Language Exchange Dubai** — a relaxed, low-pressure evening where conversations happen naturally.
You don’t need to be fluent.
You don’t need to be outgoing.
You just need to show up.
No awkward pressure.
No forced networking.
No need to perform.
Just people from different cultures sharing words, stories, expressions, laughs, and real moments over a drink.
***
🌟 **What to Expect**
💬 **Real Conversations**
Practice the language you’re learning — or simply curious about — with real people.
🌍 **Different Cultures in One Room**
Meet people from different nationalities, backgrounds, and stories.
🎲 **Fun Speaking Games**
Play Taboo and easy conversation games that help you connect without awkward silence.
✨ **Learn What Apps Don’t Teach You**
Pick up real words, expressions, accents, slang, and cultural details.
🤝 **Meet Native Speakers & Learners**
Whether you’re fluent, beginner, or somewhere in between — you’ll fit right in.
***
🗣️ **Languages in the Room**
🇬🇧 English · 🇫🇷 French · 🇪🇸 Spanish · 🇷🇺 Russian
🇮🇹 Italian · 🇩🇪 German · 🇦🇪 Arabic · 🇹🇷 Turkish
…and more.
***
Whether you’re a native speaker, a complete beginner, or just someone who loves languages, there’s a seat for you.
🌍 Native speakers get to share their culture.
💬 Learners get real practice with real people.
✨ Everyone leaves with something.
People come for the language.
They stay for the vibe.
Don’t be surprised if you leave with a new language partner, future coffee plans, and a group chat you actually look forward to.
🌍 **The World Meets Here.**
***
**Partners \|** *because life's better together*
*WhatsApp us on +971 50 4746210 for any enquiries.*
📍 **Dubai \| Barsha South**
🕖 **7:00 PM**
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***
**Partners \|** *because life's better together*
*WhatsApp us on +971 50 4746210 for any enquiries.*
Practice English Events Near You
Connect with your local Practice English community
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.
Hofbräuhaus [ Thursday 6:00 ]
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.
Shut Up & Write!™ Easton Town Center
We'll meet at The Capital One Café, 167 Easton Town Center, Space A-103. This is in the main mall where the Microsoft store used to be, on your left if you're standing at the bottom of the AMC Theater escalator.
Join us on Saturday for an hour of uninterrupted wordmaking!
• What we'll do
Join us for an hour of writing! We’ve discovered that it’s strikingly helpful to write with other writers. See if it’s true for you at 10AM on Saturday mornings.
Be it a book, blog, script, essay, dissertation, resume, melody, poem or just plain work stuff, you are invited to write it with us. No one will see what you've written or give you unsolicited advice. Instead of just thinking about writing, come and get some real writing done.
SCHEDULE:
10:00 - SESSION 1: quick intros.
10:10 - timer starts: write for 1 hour.
11:10 - chat / take off / keep writing.
OPTIONAL SOCIALIZING happens at 11A-11:30ish. Writing is very solitary. Connecting (and sometimes even commiserating) with other writers is a cool thing.
BEING LATE IS OKAY: just show up and get settled, then check-in with me after the session. (I’ll be the person with the Shut Up & Write! sign.) If you were on time, please be willing to make room for the friendly latecomer.
Happy writing and I look forward to seeing you!
• What to bring
Whatever you need to be able to write!
Bring earbuds/earplugs if you want to block noise or the occasional conversation by other patrons. Electrical outlets are limited, so charge your devices before whenever possible.
See you at The Café on Saturday!
Singles Summer Bash | Edison Beer Garden
Tired of swiping?
Join us in the **Beer Garden at Edision Brewing Company** for a fun Summer bash on the patio **100+ Columbus singles in one space** — all here to connect in real life.
No speed dating.
No pressure.
Just real conversations, good vibes, and new connections.
## [TICKET & REGISTRATION LINKED HERE! ](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/singles-summer-bash-edison-beer-garden-tickets-1991203300674) \*\*\*\*\*
## 💫 What’s Included
* Name tag + guided icebreaker card
* “I’m Interested in You” cards
* Giveaways throughout the night
* Full bar + food available for purchase
Whether you're new to the city, working from home, or just ready to meet new people — this is your crowd.
## 📍 Event Details
**Who:** Singles 21+ (20s–40s)
**Where:** Edison Beer Garden 785 Science Blvd, Gahanna, OH 43230
**When:** July 15th 6:30PM
## You never know who you’ll meet. Join us!
Shut Up & Write! Kingsdale Shopping Center
Greetings writers! Come down and join your fellow wordsmiths for one hour of uninterrupted writing time in the upper level of the Market District Supermarket in Upper Arlington.
The main entrance of the shopping center opens onto stairs/elevator leading up to the 2nd floor cafe section where we will have a table displaying a sign with the Shut Up & Write logo.
Writing is largely a solitary craft. Practicing with others in a community setting may be the thing you need to fire your own routine.
We’ll meet on Wednesday evenings, starting the clock at 6:30, following a brief period of introductions. This is solid writing time and all inclusive. Any project is acceptable, be it fiction, non -fiction, work or homework assignment. All is welcome and will remain private to you.
The market boasts a Starbucks, a full service bar and various affordable food options. Parking is plentiful, free Wifi is provided as well as outlets for charging your devices, though they are somewhat limited, so plan accordingly.
Show up as early as you like, or stay late. This group tends to socialize some, both before and after the alloted time, but this is not mandatory to you. Feel free to come and go as you please and late arrivals are welcome.
The cafe may be noisy on occasion so headphones/ earbuds are reccommended as you see fit.
Please try to RSVP if possible so that we may grab enough seats for all—the venue can be busy at times.
Feel free to message me privately wth any questions and/ or concerns you may have.
Happy writing!
Stop Guessing: How to Measure and Improve LLM Outputs
Most people use LLMs by feel: ask a question, read the answer, decide whether it “seems good,” and move on.
That works for casual use. It does not work when you are building software, automating workflows, writing important documents, or relying on AI for anything that needs to be repeatable.
In this talk, we’ll look at how to improve and evaluate the inputs and outputs of LLMs using practical measurement techniques. We’ll cover how prompt changes affect results, how to compare outputs, how to build simple evaluation sets, and how math-based methods like similarity scoring can help you move beyond guesswork.
This will be beginner-friendly, so even if you don't know anything about AI, you should get something out of it. However, this will be a little more technical than our intro talks. You do not need to be an AI researcher, but programmers and technically curious attendees will get a lot out of it.
We’ll cover:
* Why “it looks good” is not enough
* How to improve prompts by changing the input, context, and constraints
* How to compare LLM outputs more systematically
* Basic evaluation techniques for accuracy, consistency, and usefulness
* How embeddings, cosine similarity, and scoring can help evaluate results
* Where automated evaluation works — and where humans still need to stay in the loop
By the end, you’ll have a practical mental model for treating LLMs less like magic and more like systems you can test, measure, and improve.
LOGISTICS AND PARKING:
The talk starts at 7:00 PM. The first half hour is reserved for everyone to get set up and mingle. Free pizza and drinks!
The cheapest parking option is to find street parking, which will only cost you a few bucks. Otherwise, park in the nearby veteran's museum lot for $8. It's highly recommended you avoid the nearby $15 garage parking.















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