“ I say we talk to Charlie at Flavour Cafe (Troy, NY) about starting a monthly Spanish speaking meetup! ”

“ I agree that there needs to be a Spanish conversation group closer to Albany. ”

“ I love the spanish language and hope to live in Spain at some point. I think a group closer to Albany would be beneficial to many people. ”

“ I grew up in Chicago and have relentless passion to the Tango culture. I love to meet the local latino community and go dancing together. Believe me, Tango can change one's life completely....Mail: rusticalley@gmail.com ”

“ Hi my name is Tiffany and I am studying aboard in Madrid this fall and wanted to practice speaking spainish before I leave. ”

“ Hi, I have just started learning spanish but plan on going abroad to work in Peru and need to practice! ”

“ I just came back from a semester in Spain and I'd like to keep practicing my spanish. I'd love to help others that want to learn spanish or do a language exchange with native speakers! ”

“ Single parent Business owner, hoping to expand my spanish skills to better run my business ”

“ My mom is from Cuba and I grew hearing Spanish around me but I have never learned it fluently. I love spanish music and dance, and it's a personal goal of mine to become fluent in speaking. ”

“ Lets get this going! ”

“ I want local Playgroup Meetups because my children and I would love to make new friends. I have two boys, ages 8 & 6 and a 2 yr old daughter. ”

“ Hello, I just moved back to the region. ”

“ I'll be moving to the Southwest in 2 years and I would like to speak Spanish when I get there. ”

“ Hola: My name is Karelia. I've been living in Albany for a few years since I came to Grad school here and sadly most of my friends have moved away. I am interested in making new friends in the area and having some fun! :) ”

“ Hi, I'm Liz. I majored in Spanish and college and haven't been using it for the past few years. I'd love to meet up to work on my fluency and have fun. ”

“ Hola compañeros de español, I took Spanish at HVCC. I need to practice, practice, practice so I don't forget. Ultimately I would like to be able to understand and reply to native Spanish speakers such as my daughter's in-laws. ”

“ Hi, I am Diana, a native Spanish speaker. I love people and helping others with their Spanish skills. I will be nice to meet others and make some friends. ”

“ Hola a todos, soy Linda Kapusta. Tengo 20 anos y acabo de regrasar de Alicante, Espana, done estaba estudiando para cinco meses en la Universidad de Alicante. ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am new to Clifton Park and wanting to meet new people. ”

“ I love the spanish language and will be going back to school to become a spanish teacher this fall. My spanish is rusty at this point. I minored in spanish in college and studied abroad in Spain, but have not used it much since. I am looking to meet ”

“ Hi, I am interested in trying to maintain my spanish as best I can while here in the capital region. I have travelled in central america, especially Guatemala, and will be going back. My spanish can use lots of work. ”

“ Hi i am puerto rican but unfortunately do not speak much spanish...yes i know..such a shame. Anyway, i want to start learning. I am going to try and convince my boyfriend to join since he also wants to learn the language. ”

“ Hi. This group sounds like a great idea. I can't wait for it to get going. ”

“ Hello! I just returned from a trip to Chile and really want to be able to practice speaking Spanish here in NY. I can read Spanish almost perfectly, but need to practice speaking. ”

“ Hi, I'm a 26 year-old grad student/writer looking to practice Spanish. I studied in Ecuador and Peru in college, and worked in Colombia after I graduated. I love Spanish and Latino culture and would love to meet others with the same interests. I'm al ”

“ I went to Peru in 2005 and began learning Spanish about a month before I left. I learned enough to have conversations with folks if they were real patient with me. But unfortunately I haven't done much with Spanish since. I look foward to learning m ”

“ Hey there...My name is Joe and I enjoy movies... ”

“ I want these local Meetups because this is a sureshot way to meet interesting, self-minded people ”

“ I want these local Meetups because I am a new grad student at Albany and want to meet nice people. ”

“ Hi, I am 54 yrs. of age, employed, living in Albany and hoping to improve my comfort level in communicating in spanish. I have a good basic vocabulary but need alot of practice speaking and that is where the Club comes in ..I hope!! ”

“ Hola todos! I study Spanish just about everyday and am getting good at reading... love it! but not so good at speaking Spanish, yet. I need others to have fun practicing Spanish with. I sure hope we can do a meetup soon. So give a shout. Digame hola! ”

“ Soy profesora de español en Castleton State College, Vermont ”

“ Hi, Im new to this group and I part Latina so I'm trying to learn first the Language :) any teachers out there lo and more about my culture:) ~Ciao ”

“ Hello, I just moved here from Boston, MA. I learned a bit of Spanish in high school and traveled a bit to areas where Spanish was the primary language. I always wanted to speak Spanish more fluently and hope to meet people that I can learn from. ”

“ We are intersted in furthering our Spanish skills, and would like to practice and meet people. ”

“ Hola, me llamo Monique, and at one time I only spoke Spanish while living with my grandparents as a small child. As time went on I practiced my spanish less and eventually have lost a lot of it. ”

“ Hola, I have traveled several times to Mexico, taking courses there and traveling. Me encanta la cultura, la lengua, la literatura... I do volunteer work to help Hispanics in the local community and elsewhere. ”

“ Buenos dias a todos y todas. Soy 23 y nueva a este lugar (y tambien a Saratoga) y estoy buscando otras personnas para praticar mi espanol y para hacer amigas/os. Vivi en Colombia por un ano en 2006 como docente de ciencias. ”

“ Hi I am Linda and have taken Spanish 1, 2 & 3 at HVCC several years ago but have forgotten a lot. Would love to refresh what I lost and realize I can do it on my own, however, meeting with a group of like-minded people would be wonerful. ”

“ I'm the short one in the pic. I'm new to Albany and moved up north a few months ago from south Florida. Basically, I'm a young working professional who is into walking, hiking, pets, bookstores, movies, happy hours, healthy eating, and social issues. ”

“ I am trying to learn spanish and wish some patient people to talk with and who will coach me. I am an older person with a family and feel spanish language is important. This is a second language for me. ”

“ I don't speak spanish but I love the music and the language and would like to learn. ”

“ I have a lot of knowledge about tea, but would love to learn more. Looking to share and gain knowledge from others. ”

“ Hola amigos! Me llamo Mary. I have been listening to Pimsleur CD's to learn Spanish, but I really want to start speaking with others to improve. I will be vacationing in Costa Rica this April - my first time in a Spanish-speaking country. ”

“ Hola. quiero hablar y practicar espanol. fui a peru en el ano pasada. ”

“ Hola, I have been taking private Spanish classes since this summer along with chatting with native Spanish speakers via Skype. I also took Spanish in high school but that was back when dinosaurs were still roaming the earth. ”

“ I am a Reading Specialist in an elementary school and have only had a recent interest in Spanish because my school is an ESL center. Many of our Latino parents do not speak English and I want them to feel comfortable at conferences, etc. ”

“ I am recently retired and have had an interest in Spanish language learning for a few years. ”

“ Me llamo Janice. Trabajo en una escuela con ninos. I want to become fluent en espanol pero necesito MUCHO practicar!! Fui a Mexico 3 veces para estudiar y vivir con una familia. Me encanta con la ciudad de Cuernavaca y mis amigos. ”

“ hola mi nombre es laura yo soy de puerto rico . y me gusta hacer nuevas amistades . ”

“ Hi, My name is linda I'm from PR. I'm married with 2 children. I've lived in NY for 17 years now. This is my first time joining this meeting and I hope to meet new people ”

“ Hola! My name is Samantha. I'm a native of Albany who just graduated from the SUNY Albany. I majored in English and Spanish and I am stating a new job this summer at HVCC. I love to travel and learn about other culures! ”

“ Hi I teach Spanish full time and just completed my Masters Degree in Spain during the summer. ”

“ I have just graduated college and returned to Albany. Yo viaje a mexico y nicaragua. Soy triste que solomente poco gente hablan espanol. Estoy buscando a communidad para practicar y aprender. ”

“ Hola mis amigos! Soy boricua Y portuguese Y espana Y mucho mas. ai yayai! Me llama michelle, yo no bueno hablo, yo no bueno escribo, pero yo tengo aprender... ayuda por favor.. :) ”

“ I want these local Meetups because quero aprender portugues e ter a oportunidade de falar con brasileiros. Muito obrigado ”