This is a group for anyone wishing to learn Mandarin. We aim to provide a friendly community for anyone learning or wishing to learn Mandarin Chinese. We welcome people of all levels from beginner to native speaker. Founded, October 2009. Joining the meetup group To be a member of this group, you need to have a profile photo in which you are recognizable as yourself. This helps people recognize each other at meetups. This is required for all members joining after January 2022. For all members of the group, please do not use AI generated photos and photos of other people. Also, please join the group with your actual name and in your personal capacity, not as a company or organization. Member information As from June 2024, regular Meetup members (without an organizer subscription) Can view the information on the home page and event pages of public meetup groups. Can view names but not profile pictures on attendee lists for events. Cannot view the full members list. Can view the list of organizers. May 2026 Reading Text Stories of the Sahara - Ch. 18 - Crying Camels 撒哈拉的故事 - 18 - 哭泣的骆驼（节录） 作者：三毛 Links to all reading text files Chinese text with pinyin and selected vocabulary and explanations provided in Google Sheets. Best viewed on Chrome or Firefox browsers. May 2026 Topics May 2 - Mandarin English Conversation Practice - Saturday Afternoon Online Childhood dreams 童年梦想 (suggested by Maria) May 6 - All Mandarin Online Conversation Meetup - Advanced Learners The most annoying thing anyone has ever said to you. 别人对你说过的最令人恼火的话。 (suggested by Natalie) [May 13 - All Mandarin Online Conversation Meetup
This is a group for anyone wishing to learn Mandarin. We aim to provide a friendly community for anyone learning or wishing to learn Mandarin Chinese. We welcome people of all levels from beginner to native speaker. Founded, October 2009. Joining the meetup group To be a member of this group, you need to have a profile photo in which you are recognizable as yourself. This helps people recognize each other at meetups. This is required for all members joining after January 2022. For all members of the group, please do not use AI generated photos and photos of other people. Also, please join the group with your actual name and in your personal capacity, not as a company or organization. Member information As from June 2024, regular Meetup members (without an organizer subscription) Can view the information on the home page and event pages of public meetup groups. Can view names but not profile pictures on attendee lists for events. Cannot view the full members list. Can view the list of organizers. May 2026 Reading Text Stories of the Sahara - Ch. 18 - Crying Camels 撒哈拉的故事 - 18 - 哭泣的骆驼（节录） 作者：三毛 Links to all reading text files Chinese text with pinyin and selected vocabulary and explanations provided in Google Sheets. Best viewed on Chrome or Firefox browsers. May 2026 Topics May 2 - Mandarin English Conversation Practice - Saturday Afternoon Online Childhood dreams 童年梦想 (suggested by Maria) May 6 - All Mandarin Online Conversation Meetup - Advanced Learners The most annoying thing anyone has ever said to you. 别人对你说过的最令人恼火的话。 (suggested by Natalie) [May 13 - All Mandarin Online Conversation Meetup
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