This group is for everybody who wants to reach across cultural boundaries and understand the world by understanding foreign languages. Vancouver is one of the most diverse cities in the world. Cultures and languages blend into an ever-changing mix. Come and take full advantage of this mix by interacting with others. Learn a new language! And make new friends at the same time. Do you want to practice your conversation skills? Have you ever wanted to know more about a foreign language you hear i …

If you want to talk with native speakers to learn a new language, improve your language skills, or are simply eager to discover new cultures, you have found the right place!. The goal of the Vancouver Newcomers and Immigrants is to connect local people and people who have come to Canada from other countries in order to help them understand each other's culture and languages while developing new friendships. Whether you are someone fond of foreign languages, a student, a recent immigrant, an empl …

Let's consider culture, language, and cognition for a moment. Did you know that if you're a Korean-Canadian, that means you may have two personalities living inside you that are triggered by language and environment, a phenomenon known as "frame-switching"? Have you ever wondered why you act differently around different people and languages? A Korean-Canadian is someone who is of Korean descent who is a Canadian citizen, irrespective of having been born here or having emigrated from Korea. I fe …

This group is for anyone who are learning English as a Second Language, and also at the same time for anyone interested in learning any new languages and meeting new friends from all over the world. You will be challenged to reach across cultural boundaries and understand the world by understanding foreign languages. Vancouver is one of the most diverse cities in the world. We have thousands of visitors and immigrants from all over the world, wanting to improve their English skills and at the sa …