“ I'm Korean and in the Chicago as a international student to learn English. So I can teach you both Korea language and culture. I also need your help. If you are interested to me, Please contact me( munsh2@hotmail.com ) ”

“ Hi~~ Nice to meet you all!! ^____________^ ”

“ HI- Want to meet new friends and relearn my language again-forgot alot. ”

“ I recently moved to Chicago and I am interested in learning Korean. I am visiting Seoul in April and I don't want to make a fool out of myself :) ”

“ Hi. I am Ignacio, half-Spanish, half-US, half-European, etc. I am a language teacher and translator (Spanish, English, Japanese, French and German) and am working now on my Korean. Was 9 months in Seoul and just arrived in Chicago. ”

“ i'm new to Chicago, and excited about joining this group to meet everyone interested in Kr language & culture. i'm native Korean brought up in CA. Drop me a line if you are interested in language exchange. I'm up for Japanese or Mandarin! ”

“ I am golf from Thailand. I want to play badminton. ”

“ I am Korean-American and have been in the states since infancy. I own multiple Internet businesses and teach/train people how to start their own business to create passive income. I love assisting people and inspiring them to reach for more! ”

“ hi, im japes from Des Plaines and is very much interested in learning the Korean language. I used to be part of an English-korean Program back in college. I'm currently looking for a korean tutor who can help me master the said language. ”

“ I see so many Asians in Naperville area. If there is a meetup of like minded persons, I would be very happy to join in for social network and friendship. ”

“ Some of the most interesting people Ive ever meet that enjoy what you like, it is alot of fun... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I help them learn Korean. ”

“ I am so happy to find this meet up! ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I love Korea and Asia! I am Christian who is married to a Korean adoptee and I know how hard this can be emotionally! Also...TaeKwonDo! ><> ”

“ I want local Korean Language Meetups because I love korean food! ”

“ I am a native Thai speker who live in chicago land area, and I love to cook Thai food. ”

“ I'm half Jap and used to live in Japan, but forgot everything!! I'm going back to live there for a bit this fall, and want to re-learn the language, as well as brush up on it's culture. ”

“ I have interest in reading, writing, and languages - educated in science and mathematics. Meetups seem a good way to meet people with common interest. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I want to learn chinise. Im looking for a private tutor. ”

“ I'm a 1.5 generation Korean-American. I also spent the last 3 years in Korea! My family and I recently moved to Chicago and we're looking for friends to hook up with. ”

“ I want local Korean Language Meetups because i've been here in Chicago for two years now and still having hard time with English! i hope to meet people who wants to learn korean and teach me english- is there anyone live in or near downtown? ”

“ I want local Korean Language Meetups because I love everything about the Korean culture and am interested in learning more about it and to also learn to speak it one day. Please feel free to email me at dendo@staffmanagement.com. ”

“ I have been in Chicago for four years. I like meeting new people. I have studied Japanese culture since I was little and I appreciate good Japanese food. Too bad that I forgot most of my Japanese but maybe I will find time to work on it again. ”

“ There's nothing better than having soju and Korean barbeque with friends. ”

“ I want local Korean Language Meetups because I am a hapkido student, which introduced me to the Korean Culture. The culture is filled with so much pride, I want to know all about it. Can anyone help with class in the Chicago land area? ”

“ My Name is Paul Skelley. I lived in Korea for a year,spent part of the time teaching English. I have a deep interest in Korean culture. I can speak and read some basic Korean. ”

“ I want local Japanese Language and Culture Meetups because I want to learn Japanese. ”

“ hey! im an international student coming from guatemala. spanish/german is my heritance and im in love with korea and its culture. my gf (korean) and I we have 1 year here in chicago and we are looking for friends to chill out!! ”

“ I've just moved to chicago this january. Used to hang out with lots of koreans back in college and missed those good times :) oh, but my main interest to learn korean is coz my boyfriend is korean and I want to be able to speak korean wit his family. ”

“ I just came back after three years in Seoul and would like to continue learning Korean. Please let me know when you guys meet so that I can join. Thanks! ”

“ I want local Shanghainese Language Meetups because I would like to meet and speak this language. ”

“ Hi, I taught English at Hongik University in Seoul for 3 years... and my Korean still sucks! I just came back to the US in October 2005 and now I can barely remember how to order food... ”

“ Hello. I'm John Lee. I came from Korea. I wanna learn English more. ”

“ I just want to let you know some great events at Chicago Korean town. Harmony, Korean Traditional Performance on Sat, May 13, 7pm @ Norhtside College Prep. H.S. (5501 N. Kedzie Ave., Chicago) ktaa_chicago@yahoo.com ”

“ Hi, my name is Susan. I would like to meet people who I can practice my Korean with. It is hard when your family does not live here and you can only talk to them a few times a week. ”

“ I like to learn Korean language and culture. I love Korean food too! ”

“ Hi, my name is Dave Kirk. I'm an adopted Korean looking for a more formal way of learning Korean. I'm a sophmore at DePaul University and am Co-President of the Korean Student Organization at our school. ”

“ Hello all, I'm intrested in learning the Korean language and its culture. SO, if you're a native speaker and willing to help me learn, pls mail me. I'm fluent in english & the filipino language and can help you learn/improve on either. ”

“ My name is David Lee, and I was born in Korea and came to America when I was four. I can speak Korean but can't read and write Korean at all. Just about to graduate from Northern Illinois University with a degree in operations management and inform ”

“ Hi! My name is Charlotte. I am Chinese and would like to learn more Korean. Now all I know are some words from Korean dramas... =) I hope to be able to meet everyone soon. ”

“ Hi there everyone. My name is Leif. I think it's important that we have this dialogue about the current atrocities under the bush regime. I'd love to hear what other people have to say ”