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MandarinFriends.org

Welcome! This is a Mandarin-speaking group based in the Los Angeles Area, but open to a global Community!

About Us & Media: http://www.mandarinfriends.org/about

Become a member to stay updated with info regarding Mandarin-Chinese opportunities! Anyone in the world can become a member!

The Mission

Our mission is to create an atmosphere so members can immerse in spoken Mandarin Chinese almost as if you were not in the Los Angeles. Not only are the events fun for networking and friendship, but they also serve as opportunities for language exchange.

The Members

Our members are united by their ability to speak Mandarin Chinese. That gives the rest of us an opportunity to learn about their culture and language. We rejoice in the non-heritage Mandarin speakers and turn a blind-eye to political borders. Finally, we have members visiting from different countries who would like to interact via cyberspace with SKYPALS (see Message Boards).

The City

In turn, our local members are a great resource to know more about the culture in Southern California. Get to know great places to dine, see a movie, how to find services or even how to save money within our territory. Don't ever go to places alone! Join the group and enjoy it all the way.

*Special Clarification*

This is an activity group, not a dating website. Members identified as threat will be quickly removed from the group. 

 

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$2.00 per event.

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 Friendly people who will speak Mandarin with you. 

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Latest activity

  • Stephanie Chan
    Stephanie Chan This heartwarming gesture has become a charming school tradition. A long stroll along the coconut tree boulevard lined with azalea blossoms is also a wonderful experience....
    Sep 4
    Taiwan Day at Dodgers Stadium
    Saturday 7:00 PM at Dodger Stadium
    12 Yes · 2 Maybe
    4 hours ago | Details
    • Vicky
      Vicky I used to live in Yang Ming Shan (???) before I moved to the States. The cherry blossoms always be the first signal of the spring before the traditional flower season which usually starts in March....
      6 hours ago
    • Sheng-Yuan Tu
      Sheng-Yuan Tu My favorite place of flower viewing in Taiwan is Shinshou. In the end of each year, there is a festival of flower-sea. The scenery there is absolutely wonderful. Thousands of people visit there and enjoy the beauty of flowers....
      7 hours ago
    • Cynthia Shih
      Cynthia Shih My favorite place of flower viewing in Taiwan is Kenting and why? cuz around beautiful beach
      14 hours ago
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  • Stephanie Chan
    Stephanie Chan joined the group
    Hello, my name is Stephanie :)
    5 hours ago | Greet | View Profile
    • oiocha
      oiocha joined the group
      Hello
      5 hours ago
    • Sheng-Yuan Tu
      Sheng-Yuan Tu joined the group
      Hi, I am a Ph.D student in UCLA and I come from Taichung, Taiwan. I major in Electrical Engineering. This is my first year being here, so it's always exciting to meet new people and new things.
      8 hours ago
    • Mongol Mongol
      Mongol Mongol joined the group
      Hi~ I'm Mongol from Claremont. ^_^
      8 hours ago
    • Yulun Huang
      Yulun Huang joined the group
      Abby from Taiwan. Current City: Claremont
      9 hours ago
    • Andy Chuang
      Andy Chuang joined the group
      I am from Taichung and now study at UCLA. Hope to find more Taiwanese friends here!
      9 hours ago
    • Hui-Yuan Chang
      Hui-Yuan Chang joined the group
      Hi, I am Iris Chang. I am going to LA for my graduate studies! Nice to meet you all!
      11 hours ago
    • Li-Wei Chen
      Li-Wei Chen joined the group
      Hi, I am Li-Wei Chen.
      15 hours ago
    • View all 7 new members
  • Jeff
    Jeff
    Aug 28
    I RSVPed Maybe for Hike to Mount Baldy 2nd Edition
    Saturday 8:00 AM at Mount Baldy Hike
    12 Yes · 12 Maybe
    20 hours ago | RSVP
  • catherine chuang
    catherine chuang
    Aug 11
    I RSVPed Yes for Mandarin Toastmasters
    Wednesday 7:15 PM at String and Bamboo Music
    2 peng you
    23 hours ago | RSVP
  • Geoffrey
    Geoffrey joined the group
    I am Chinese-American. I would like to learn Mandarin. I would be starting as a 1st level beginner so I will need some help. Thanks.
    1 day ago | Greet | View Profile
    • Nicole Legacki
      Nicole Legacki joined the group
      After 2+ years in Shanghai I have returned to my hometown of Los Angeles. I am desperate to keep up my Mandarin which was at an intermediate level when I left. I look forward to meeting up!
      2 days ago
    • Nancy Mao
      Nancy Mao joined the group
      Hello, Hugo, You are a great organizer! My name is Nancy, I am a native Mandarin speaker. I am looking forward to meeting some new friends. And if someone wants to practice Mandarin or LE (Manderin - English ), please through this website or skype.
      2 days ago
  • Hugo
    Hugo posted a greeting for Nancy Mao

    "Thanks Nancy, so nice of you :)"

    2 days ago
  • Hugo
    Hugo We had really good class with no technical problems!
    Jul 26
    I attended The "Speak Mandarin in America" Free Course
    Monday 9:00 PM
    5 attended · 5.00 5.002 (2 ratings)
    2 days ago
    • Marc
      Marc This class keeps getting better all the time.
      3 days ago
  • elly
    elly
    Jul 31
    I RSVPed Yes for Indian Pi Jiu Wu
    Saturday 6:00 PM at Indian Beer House
    10 peng you
    3 days ago | RSVP
  • Naomie Jiang
    Naomie Jiang replied to a discussion
    Online Customer Mangagers needed

    "Hi Zaiming, I am interested. I have almost 5 yrs experience of online customer service. I have so many questions related to the job. For example, What are the requirements? Does it required to work at the office? What are the working hours?..."

    3 days ago | Reply | View Thread | All Discussions
  • Naomie Jiang
    Naomie Jiang replied to a discussion
    JOBS

    "My cousin Felix is interested. I gave him your information. Hope he'll be the right candidate la. Thanks for the posting!! --Naomie"

    3 days ago | Reply | View Thread | All Discussions

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