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Revision as of 13:11, 13 August 2018
Mundo Lingo are free language social events that happen independently in various metropolises in different countries.[1] They usually take place in the late evening during the week (7pm to midnight) in a specific bar. They gather many men and women of all ages and all nationalities that wish to learn or improve one or more languages.[2]
Principle
Each participant receive flags to stick to his clothes.[3] They are supposed to indicate their native language at the top, and the rest below (generally the languages they mastered and below the one they wants to learn). Then, people are free to chat with each other while having drinks.[4]
History
The first Mundo Lingo event was an initiative of UK born Benji Moreira when he was an immigrant in Buenos Aires (Argentina). It took place on July 7, 2011 and was aimed for local Argentines to learn foreign languages and for internationals to practice Spanish. After a while, around 50 people per week were attending and the flag system was introduced. In 2014 the event grew increasingly popular and was exported to Cologne, London, Montreal, and then Melbourne.[5]
Cities
As of November 2017, Mundo Lingo events regularly take place in up to 16 cities, 15 countries and 5 continents.[6]
Asia
As of November 2017, Mundo Lingo events regularly take place in Saigon (Vietnam) and Chiang Mai (Thailand) .
Oceania
As of November 2017, Mundo Lingo events regularly take place in Melbourne (Australia) and Wellington (New Zealand).
Europe
As of November 2017, Mundo Lingo events regularly take place in Barcelona (Spain), Cologne (Germany), Copenhagen (Denmark), Geneva (Switzerland), London (England), Paris (France) and Oslo (Norway).
America
As of November 2017, Mundo Lingo events regularly take place in Buenos Aires (Argentina), Lima (Peru), Montréal (Canada), New York (United States) and Toronto (Canada).
References
- ^ Fossati, Magica (17 Aug 2017). "There's a monthly global event where you can learn new languages - free". Retrieved 5 November 2017.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ unknown (Jan 2016). "'Mundo Lingo' Language Exchange Social". Retrieved 5 November 2017.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Lavoie, Hugo (15 January 2015). "Intégrer le Montréal multilingue". radio-canada.ca (in French). Retrieved 5 November 2017.
- ^ "About Mundo Lingo". mundolingo.org. 2017. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
- ^ "History of Mundo Lingo". mundolingo.org. 2016. Retrieved 5 November 2017.
- ^ "Mundo Lingo Cities". mundolingo.org. 2017. Retrieved 5 November 2017.