Hugo http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/4/7/c/4/member_11418372.jpeg
Organizer

MandarinFriends http://photos4.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/6/f/0/8/global_13348424.jpeg 20040211
Los Angeles, CA 90013

Location:

Irvine, CAUSA 92602
Hometown: Heredia, Costa Rica

Organizer since:

March 9, 2007

Has attended:

170 Meetups

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Introduction

After spending 5 years in Taiwan, I arrived back in Los Angeles and found myself no one to practice Mandarin with. I tried talking to shop owners but did not make friends. Then I found this meetup group. It had 150 members and met once a month.

Additional Information

"This group has taught me so much about people and relationships. I've made great friendships, including my wife! Regardless, this group is still a hobby of mine. I volunteer my time, gas and even my beauty sleep. Drop me a line about anything!"

What Hugo is saying about this Meetup Group

Every meetup changes my life.

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  • Hi, Hugo this is France l left a message before hopely my crew will see u tomorrow

    Jan 07, 2012 12:06 PM
  • Welcome to our Annual Holiday Party!

    http://www.meetup.com/LAChinese/

    Dec 06, 2011 9:43 PM
  • Hi Victor,
    I hope everything is well. There is an opportunity for bilingual native Chinese from mainland (your Chinese isas good as them). . A well established American company is going to open China market frist quarter 2012. If you who is interested, you can send them to me.

    Nov 16, 2011 5:43 AM
  • Thanks for organizing today's event, This a great group!

    Aug 28, 2011 10:40 PM
  • Hi Hugo -- Thanks. I look forward to attending an upcoming event. So far I've enjoyed taking Mandarin at UCLA Extension - and the textbook, Integrated Chinese, is very well-organized. The only downsides to the class are the cost (close to $800 with parking and textbooks) and the distance from my home in La Crescenta. Take care.

    Jul 28, 2011 2:49 AM
  • Thank you so much! It was so encouraging to be there and immerse into language; the people are amazing! one day...i will say it all in Mandarin :)

    Jun 10, 2011 2:03 AM
  • Hi Hugo, thanks for organizing the event today! it was great! Sorry i had to leave early. this is all new to me and i didn't plan my schedule right. next time i'll enjoy till the end!!

    Jun 06, 2011 12:53 AM
  • Hello, Hugo, I am happy to join this group!

    May 20, 2011 12:35 PM
  • Hugo, I signed up as a sponsor for your fantastic group two weeks ago under "ChineseDubbed.com". How do I send $10 to your group? Please advise. Gene

    May 07, 2011 10:56 AM
  • Thank you! I guess I need to "meetup" more. Hope to see you at our Party on Sat. Bring your wife and baby. I haven't meet them yet.

    Have a nice day!
    Yan

    Mar 25, 2011 1:07 PM
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