What we’re about
Want to learn to speak Spanish? Or practice your Spanish? Or ESL English?
We have Face-to-Face and Zoom Meetings.
We are a mixed-level group of English and Spanish speakers wanting to improve, very informal and very approachable and always welcoming new members!
And it is is FREE! (well, mostly free.)
It's a social group and not a class - just friends helping friends. (And, of course, if you are a native Spanish speaker who is willing to help us Gringos learn, well..... we really need you to join.)
We meet several times per week: in Sarasota cafés/restaurants. We also have "paid", limited attendance, tutoring sessions ($10). You will easily find Study-Buddies to meet on your own time.
We organize other activities related to Hispanic cultures, from salsa dance and Spanish-language movies to volunteer work. (There may even be some travel to Spanish-speaking countries.)
We don't have a lot of rules, but we do have a few.
Membership is free, many Meetups are Free, but some have a small fee.
- Any Member can propose an Event, but, you must attend your events, write and update a clear description, choose the location, set the limits and cancel it if necessary.
- RSVP Please! We ask you to RSVP (and un-rsvp). This is how we measure our success, and communicate with each other, and.... it is our 'appearance' to people looking to join.
- Spend Money at the restaurants! It is difficult to find good locations and we need to be as generous with them and they are with us!
- Not a School. Please note we are not a school (you need some basic knowledge of Spanish or English) and not all Meetups are suitable for all members.
- NO Politics allowed (Sex and religion are just fine, but NO politics.)
- Lastly, (and we hate the this) but for Repeat Offenders.... get in or get out.
We are looking forward to meeting you!