We want to build a bridge between the classroom and the real world. Join the ABC Study Group to make new friends and experience the diversity of this city. Are you new in Vancouver? Do you want to study English? Make the most of your time and have fun with people like you! Learn and improve your conversational skills. Let's review current topics in the news. You can get help with your homework, too, or set up a language exchange. Not a language student? That's cool, too! We welcome anybody who w …

Hello and thanks for visiting Hi Vancouver Korean language and culture meetup. The goal of this meetup is to faciliate the shared learning of the members' cultures whether it be Korean, Canadian or other. We usually meet twice a month in downtown Vancouver. Our meetup is usually 2 hours long. This is for people who are serious about learning the language. During the two hours, we pair everyone randomly with English/Korean partners. This model helps improve listening and speaking skills in Englis …

  Hello and welcome!!! Have you moved here from another country, want to feel at home in Vancouver, and find it challenging to meet people and learn about the local culture/systems? If yes, then join our social events to meet fellow internationals and expand your local social circle!!! We will organize dinners, go out for drinks, explore BC through trips, etc. Also, if you need help with anything local (housing, systems, etc), feel free to write and I will help with whatever information I have. …

This group is for International students who just arrived in Vancouver and want to improve their English skills and make new friends. If you have any questions about ESL and living in Vancouver, we will try and help you. We have Canadian teachers who will arrange activities and make your time fun in Vancouver. Vancouver needs an ESL group thats fun and informative at the same time. Many students have trouble when they come here and we want students to have more knowledge about how to impr …

 HAVE FUN. MAKE FRIENDS. BAKE. At ESL kitchen Vancouver, we offer you the chance to practice and learn English in a fun and exciting way. There are no uncomfortable chairs and desks; our classroom is our kitchen! OUR GOAL: To give you a chance to learn and practice English while having fun baking, cooking, and talking about food with other ESL students.  SMALL CLASS SIZES: Because of our small class sizes, ESL kitchen Vancouver is a great place for you to make friends and learn! Classes are limi …

This is a dynamic business and social group with entrepreneurs and professionals from all Asian background. Or, you may just be very interested in doing business with Asian professionals here in Canada and in Asia. BENEFITS: * Meet a network of local entrepreneurs and professionals in Greater Vancouver to share business ideas, marketing tips, and cross-cultural communication techniques. * Gain new insights on marketing products and services to Asian communities locally, nationally and global …

… Amber's cross-stitch Firefly character creations were a huge hit at CSTS 2010. I know many of us like to work on costumes.  Val made a great Princess Leia wig from yarn for last year's Canada Day Parade. We've had one stamping/papercraft session so far and I'm keen to schedule more. Steampunk, anyone?!  We've tried our hands at making Steampunk Goggles, and it's just the tip of the iceberg. And there are some totally awesome props out there.  The Stargate group wowed David Hewlett with their own …