The purpose of this Meetup group is to help people with an interest in Italian language and culture connect with one another, both online and in person. Whether you are a native speaker of Italian or a debutant, you are welcome to join our diverse and fast-growing group. The Sydney Italian Connection is organized by Lega Italiana / Italian Connection , an international association on Italian language and culture. Our non-profit organization oversees groups like this in 12 cities around the world …

Is italian one of your family languages? Do your children speak Italian or rre you trying to teach it to them? This group is for you! We aim to give our bi/plurilingual children the opportunity to socialize in Italian with peers in a friendly relaxed enviroment, be it a picnic at the park or splashing at the beach.

You don't need to speak Italian or to actually know anything about Italy to join this group. This is supposed to be a 'Social Club'.   Stereotypes don't apply. Forget 'soccer', 'fast cars', 'ciao bella', and yobbos. Modern Italy is full of style and fine culture as it always was. This 'Italian Social Club' was created for those who want to talk about modern Italy, practice or learn the language (but it's not compulsory :) ). Let's talk fine Italian things. Literature, Music, Cinema, Current Affa …