floatingmoon Posted February 2, 2008 at 05:05 AM Report Posted February 2, 2008 at 05:05 AM I found there are sites, that people can organize "online" meetings and gathering of all kinds. And I see there are several "mandarin groups" for mandarin learners to join and meet together (physical, not online) to practice mandarin. Not sure if there are such groups in your area. Some sites are free and some are not and they have different functions inside the sites. Quote
lokki Posted February 2, 2008 at 02:00 PM Report Posted February 2, 2008 at 02:00 PM Could you provide some links, perhaps? Quote
Luobot Posted February 2, 2008 at 02:20 PM Report Posted February 2, 2008 at 02:20 PM Also, if anyone has any experience with attending these events, it would be interesting to hear their impressions. Quote
floatingmoon Posted February 2, 2008 at 03:04 PM Author Report Posted February 2, 2008 at 03:04 PM meetin.org It's free. I think you can go apply for your city, if your city is not on the list. It's 'org' and run by volunteers. meetup.com To become a member it's free, but to start a group (that is to become an organizer), it's not free. I heard: It was free, but then they change the policies and is not free anymore. This reason is one of the inspiration of why meetin.org was established. I think both have their own advantage. edit: And please use common sense, when going to meet events, be safe. Quote
LaoZhang Posted February 3, 2008 at 09:56 AM Report Posted February 3, 2008 at 09:56 AM Anything can work and be pretty good as long as someone makes sure that goals are set. Meetup is free. From their "agreement": Fees and Payments - General. Access to our website and use of selected features of our Platform is free. We may charge fees for various premium features and services that we offer.. I'm guessing these fees are for advertising. I've been to a few meetups and there has always been a good mix of native speakers, advanced learners, and beginners. Just be sure to meet in a public place. Quote
jade- Posted February 5, 2008 at 01:20 AM Report Posted February 5, 2008 at 01:20 AM Nobody on this forum thinks about getting together on Skype to chat? Quote
LaoZhang Posted February 5, 2008 at 01:57 AM Report Posted February 5, 2008 at 01:57 AM I'm sure people have though about it, but it appears as though no one has proposed it. Why don't you set up a Skypecast? Then anyone can join in the fun. Quote
jade- Posted February 6, 2008 at 05:19 AM Report Posted February 6, 2008 at 05:19 AM It is a good idea, but I am not the appropriate person to do it - I can not force others to speak my own language. Quote
LaoZhang Posted February 9, 2008 at 10:16 PM Report Posted February 9, 2008 at 10:16 PM I don't think anyone is forcing anyone. Lots of people speak are speaking lots of languages willingly. Quote
simonlaing Posted February 21, 2008 at 06:26 AM Report Posted February 21, 2008 at 06:26 AM What time do you want to do the skype cast? perhaps on a weekend as us in China can join it more easily without worrying about work. We could discuss chinese news articles or TV shows perhaps? have fun, Simon:) Skype : Chinesetutor88 Quote
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