Meet Icelandic language and culture lovers for conversation and fun! Come to an Icelandic Language Meetup and make new friends as you practice speaking! All ages and levels welcome. Study group held weekly, always free. Conversation events held weekly when fluent speakers are available.

Welcome!  Through Christian discussions and socials, our goal is to help each other --DISCOVER God's awesome plan for our lives. The primary way to do this is to study the Scriptures and learn about Jesus.  "Thy word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my path";  "I am the light of the world; he who follows Me shall not walk in the darkness, but shall have the light of life" (Ps. 119:105; John 8:12). --DEEPEN our faith. Belief in the reality of Jesus and his teachings dramatically impacts our l …

In 2001 I studied Chinese calligraphy at the Smithsonian Resident Associates with an artist from Shanghai. That summer I enrolled in Chinese language courses at the Northern Virginia Community College. I have been studying Chinese ever since. In 2010 I completed a graduate program at the Hopkins- Nanjing Center (HNC). Shortly after I returned to the US I started the Arlington Chinese Corner hoping to meet others in Arlington with similar interests and to find opportunities to keep speaking Chine …

Like that old, soulful U2 rock anthem, do you sometimes find yourself singing "I still haven't found what I'm looking for," and somehow the song's sentiment connects with your spiritual journey?  Perhaps you feel emotionally distant from the Christian spirituality and Sunday worship you grew up with.  Curious to find out why you’re having these feelings/thoughts/disconnect?  But more importantly, curious if there is a better way to think about, experiment with, and practice faith in the 21st Cen …

I took over this group to create a forum for Chinese language study and practice at UMd College Park, on campus, nearby campus and other places in DC and MD for exchanging Chinese Language Study. I have been studying Chinese for 10 years and would like to continue to learn with other students and teachers and native speakers who wish to help foreigners learn chinese. I live in Arlington VA, but I have been to college park to visit the confucius institute so hopefully I can schedule events each m …

A study group learning Manx or Gaelg, a Celtic language closely related to Irish and Scottish Gaelic. Our aim is to learn conversational Manx and to have fun doing it. Manx is the native language of the Isle of Man, a self-governing nation in the British Isles between Britain and Ireland. It is spoken by more than 1,600 people on the island, which has a total population of about 80,000. Manx almost died out in the last century but was introduced in Manx schools in the 1990s, greatly adding to th …

In this group we'll be studying the basics of the Cherokee language. Anyone interested in working toward some level of fluency is welcome. We will be using a variety of materials and texts, starting with basics and working up. There is also some good material available on the Internet. A good website to look at for starters is http://www.culturev.com/cherokee/cherokee.html  There are also some good clips available on youtube. It is recommended that you have a copy of "Beginning Cherokee" by Ruth …

We are a group of readers who enjoy meeting to discuss our latest discoveries in Jane Austen's books and life. Our meeting format is flexible and fluid. We have read through all of Jane Austen's novels, strayed into Austen's contemporaries, watched a film, had a picnic, and enjoyed coffee shops throughout the DC metro area. You'll want to stay tuned for 2013 events, and join us if you are free! All are welcome. And by all we mean those well studied in Austen and those new to the idea of reading …

Ahlan wa Sahlan! This is a group for students, native, and non-native speakers in the DC metro area who would like to practice their conversation skills in an informal, fun and educational setting.

Asian American Young Professionals DC/MD/VA is a social-networking group that studies Asian languages, plays games (Mahjong, Chinese Chess, go, etc.) and contributes to the Washington DC area community via volunteer and charity events. We practice the "3 Fs"- Fun, Friendship, and Filanthropy. We also do club nights, happy hours, outdoor events, museum trips, dining out at Asian restaurants (dim sum, sushi, Korean bbq, pho, etc.)- pretty much anything fun. Our goal is to have a fun, productive, a …

Hey everyone! Looking for an environment where you will be loved, encouraged and grow in Christ? Ready to take a break from your busy life and give glory to God with other sistas? Well than, looks like you have found the right place!! The purpose of this group is to fellowship with other young african ladies (CAmeroon,South Africa,Ghana,Jamaica, Uganda.USA,trinidad,etc..) from their 20's to 30's in the DMV area. Women from other cultural backgrounds are more than welcome to join! Pray together, …

The dynamic, diverse and service-centered Rotary Club of Capitol Hill draws members who live or work in DC, Maryland and Virginia. Since 2003, our members have represented the dynamic diversity of Capitol Hill and Washington, DC. Ranging from those in their 20's to 60's, more than half of our members are women and the members of our club represent numerous races and nationalities -- both from the United States and abroad. We have several members who are alumni of Rotary Foundation programs such …

Welcome to the Washington DC Medieval Reading Group! What we do: The Medieval Reading Group meets to discuss works of the middle ages.  Our focus is on Medieval English Literature, but we will read various genres, and make occasional pilgrimages to the continent.  The format follows that of "Great Books" Seminars (please read).  You do not have to have any special knowledge to participate, just a willingness to meet the text on its own terms.  All selections will be read in translation.  I will …

This is a non-denominational book club. Just like any other book club, we are reading down a list of books on the topic of Buddhism and we discuss them at restaurants and cafe's near Takoma Park and Silver Spring. You don't need to be self identifying Buddhist to participate and the organizer will not pressure you to "join the club." We'll be reading books for the popular audience and will rotate through all the major traditions with a mild leaning towards Buddhism as it is developing in the US …

www.basonova.org - Join us at BASONOVA to listen to engaging lectures from renowned scholars, prolific authors, and field archaeologists.   See calendar for upcoming lecture topics and locations.  BASONOVA is a non-sectarian society open to anyone who has an interest in biblical-era archaeology or the history of ancient times.   Generally a lecture is filled with around 35 attendees.  Our members are drawn from all walks of life and live predominantly in Northern Virginia, Montgomery County and …

If you have an interest in speaking the Thai language (language of Thailand), join our informal group to learn!!! Each workshop focuses on topics of interest for speaking Thai.....Shopping, Food/Restaurants, Medical, Social, Visiting Thailand with fun activities to reenforce the lessons in each workshop. If you plan to visit Thailand, have Thai relatives or friends, or you have Thai parents and would like to improve your Thai language skills.....this would be a great way to learn. All levels of …