Slavic Cultures and Languages

🌊 Beyond Small Talk – Level 2 From Laughs → Depth → Real Conversations Tired of the same surface-level conversations? This event is designed to help you move beyond small talk — starting light, going deeper, and ending with real, open conversations. ⸻ 🎉 Part 1: Light & Fun (30 mins) We’ll kick things off with funny and easy questions to break the ice. • You’ll be placed in small groups • Each group gets a question • Everyone shares their answer • Then we shuffle so you meet new people This part is all about relaxing, laughing, and getting comfortable. ⸻ 🧠 Part 2: Going Deeper (45 mins) Now we shift the tone. You’ll stay in the same format (small groups + rotations), but this time with deeper, more meaningful questions. This is your chance to: • Reflect • Share experiences • Hear different perspectives No pressure — share only what you’re comfortable with. ⸻ 🎤 Part 3: Open Floor (45 mins) We come together as one group. This is where you take the lead. • Anyone can raise a question • You can ask the whole group or someone specific • We explore real thoughts, ideas, and perspectives together No scripts, no limits — just honest conversation. ⸻ ⚖️ Ground Rules • Respect everyone’s opinions • No interrupting • No recording or Snapchat ❌ • Share only what you’re comfortable with ⸻ ⏳ Event Duration: 2 Hours • Part 1: 30 mins • Part 2: 45 mins • Part 3: 45 mins ⸻ Whether you’re coming to laugh, reflect, or connect — this space is for you. Let’s go beyond small talk ❤️ Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wbZDKc6CMtwDWtuW8?g_st=ic The organizer’s contact number: 0542117853

🌊 Beyond Small Talk – Level 2 From Laughs → Depth → Real Conversations Tired of the same surface-level conversations? This event is designed to help you move beyond small talk — starting light, going deeper, and ending with real, open conversations. ⸻ 🎉 Part 1: Light & Fun (30 mins) We’ll kick things off with funny and easy questions to break the ice. • You’ll be placed in small groups • Each group gets a question • Everyone shares their answer • Then we shuffle so you meet new people This part is all about relaxing, laughing, and getting comfortable. ⸻ 🧠 Part 2: Going Deeper (45 mins) Now we shift the tone. You’ll stay in the same format (small groups + rotations), but this time with deeper, more meaningful questions. This is your chance to: • Reflect • Share experiences • Hear different perspectives No pressure — share only what you’re comfortable with. ⸻ 🎤 Part 3: Open Floor (45 mins) We come together as one group. This is where you take the lead. • Anyone can raise a question • You can ask the whole group or someone specific • We explore real thoughts, ideas, and perspectives together No scripts, no limits — just honest conversation. ⸻ ⚖️ Ground Rules • Respect everyone’s opinions • No interrupting • No recording or Snapchat ❌ • Share only what you’re comfortable with ⸻ ⏳ Event Duration: 2 Hours • Part 1: 30 mins • Part 2: 45 mins • Part 3: 45 mins ⸻ Whether you’re coming to laugh, reflect, or connect — this space is for you. Let’s go beyond small talk ❤️ Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/wbZDKc6CMtwDWtuW8?g_st=ic The organizer’s contact number: 0542117853

مناقشة رواية

Everyone is welcome to join us for playing chess or to learn how to play chess. 1 Chessboard & Clock will be available, kindly bring your own chessboard if you have one. For any questions you can contact me (WhatsApp +966540277042)

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!

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 want to discuss international travel and culture, and anyone who enjoys getting together for good conversations."

**Improving Office in Franklinton** Physical location: Improving Office 330 Rush Alley Suite #150 Columbus, OH 43215 Schedule: 6:00 p.m.: Socialize, eat, and drink. Improving will be providing pizza and beverages. 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Main meeting and presentation(s). Topic: This month Chris Pazsint will be talking about Agentic Coding. How does one use CLI Based Agents, and Agentic IDEs such as Cursor, Kiro, Antigravity? How to include agentic coding plugins for IDEs you already love such as Visual Studio Code. We meet on the last Monday of each Month. Presentations are given by members and friends of this group. If you would like to do a presentation (small or large) on a python topic, please contact Central OH Python at centralohpython@gmail.com

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.

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!

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!.

This event is 2:30 - 4 pm Sunday. Conversation tends toward intermediate/advanced, but everybody is welcome. If you come and don't see us right away, keep looking. We could be anywhere in the restaurant.