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Business clubs

Ukrainian-Dutch business club “Kyiv-the Netherlands” (www.ukraine-holland.org.ua) invites you to our regular meetings every 1st Thursday of each month (except August). Together we meet guests, exchange information, create business network and go through training. Please contact us at info@ukraine-holland.org.ua.

The British Business Club in Ukraine meets every Saturday for business discussion and once every month for networking. Membership in the BBCU is by invitation only and is open to individuals and companies. Please e-mail: administrator@bbcu.com.ua.

Free English discussions about Internet marketing. Bold Endeavours, a British marketing and web ­development company, welcomes senior marketing managers/directors to an English language discussion group about search engines and Internet marketing at noon on the first Saturday of each month. Call 536-1101, or register online at www.bold.com.ua


Conversation Practice

Oxford-educated entrepreneur, international business man (32) and native English speaker residing in Kiev, offers formal English language practice in exchange for similar practice in Russian. Please e-mail me at: dreamweavemart@gmail.com.

25-year native English-speaking student in Kharkiv is looking for Ukrainian friends for mobile conversation or face to face meeting. Free English conversation for free Russian lessons. Call 38093-298-0063.

Ukrainian lady is interested in English-, Italian- and German-speaking friends for conversation practice. Also interested in business contacts and ideas. Julia, 38096-927-71-74, e-mail: juliaitaly@gmail.com.

Russian conversation club for foreigners. Different groups for people with different language skills. Write us at russiantutor_kiev@i.ua

Different meetings for beginners, for people with intermediate and advanced language knowledge natalia1503@i.ua, 38097-469-7972.

Ukrainian girl, 27, would like to meet friends - native Spanish speakers to practice Spanish (learning now) and tour around Kyiv. I speak fluent English and Russian, average German. Please e-mail me at tvitalya.00@gmail.com.

Ukrainian woman (35) is looking for English language practice in exchange for Kyiv sightseeing. Natalia, 38067-936-18-39, natalrak@ukr.net.

Ukrainian lady, 35, is looking for English conversation practice with native speakers in exchange for Russian/Ukrainian practice during friendly meetings, socializing and sightseeing. If you are interested please contact me by e-mail: fineness@ukr.net

Latin guy, 29 y.o. would like to meet someone who can help me with the basics of Russian and/or Ukranian and also for friendship. Spanish is my native tongue and I am fluent in English. If you like dancing, it’s a plus. Please send e-mail to sobrelascimas@yahoo.com.

Center of Serbo-Croatian Language offers Language courses with native teachers. Video and book library. Conversation club. Call 38068-240-3725, Stefan.

A Russian (and Ukrainian) English speaking guy is looking for English (also German) speakers (of foreign origin) for conversation practice. Please contact me by e-mail: renatgis@yahoo.com

An intelligent girl (28) will meet native speakers of American English to socialize and practice together Russian/Ukrainian in exchange for American English. Please feel at ease to write to me: lexia2005@yandex.ru.

Looking for Spanish conversation practice in Kyiv with a native speaker in exchange for free Russian and English practice. Write to tala@email.com

Ukranian girl, looking for English speaking friends. Kyiv sightseeing on weekends. I think we’ll find a lot of things to talk about. Please contact Yulia at cheary@narod.ru, 38068-361-7721.

Ukrainian girl is looking for English friends for exchange mutual interesting conversations in English and in Russian. Julia, e-mail: mishel_u@ukr.net.

Russian and Ukrainian conversation club for foreigners. Russian and Ukrainian native speakers are also invited. rusukrconvers@ukr.net

An intelligent Ukrainian girl will meet native speakers of English and German to practice these languages, and Russian for them, and exchange interesting peculiarities of our cultures. If you are interested pls write to: natalia.ukraine@gmail.com

Ukarinian girl will meet friends from all over the world visiting Kyiv for communication and exchange of the cultural, political, economical experiences and viewpoints. My email is margaritkas@yahoo.com.

Ukrainian-English languages exchange and finding creative ideas. Contact Taras: 38097-642-3423, 182soso@gmail.com, icq 259533345.

Free Russian/Ukrainian conversation practice in exchange for English conversation practice with native speakers. I am a lawyer and also interested in education in Europe, business contacts and interesting ideas. Please contact 38093-921-6050, Alex.

Looking for free Spanish conversations practice with a native speaker in exchange for free Russian or Ukranian practice with a friendly and well-read native speaker. Contact Natasha (25) at moskalyk@voliacable.com, tel.: 38066-300-5042.

Translation help wanted, Ukrainian/Russian to English, for interviews about Chernobyl, usually one day per week, trade for English tutoring or conversation. Contact Michael at 38067-500-6475, help@mfrphoto.com.

Ukrainian girl, 26, would like to learn Serbian language and is looking for language practice in exchange for Russian, Ukrainian or English conversation practice. Please email me at tvitalya.00@gmail.com

Ukrainian girl is looking for English practice with native speakers in return for Russian practice. Please, contact Victoria at 38067-601-7319, leviktoria@mail.ru.

Spanish lessons/conversation practice in exchange for French lessons (elementary level) or English conversation practice. Write to eterno@inbox.ru or call 0683539359.

Free Russian conversation practice in exchange for English practice(native speakers). Sasha, 30. I will help newcomer expats to adjust to Ukraine(sightseeing, socializing etc.). 38097-576-3706, bakara2000@yandex.ru.

I’m looking for English conversation practice with a native speaker in exchange for Russian. Elena: prehelen@bigmir.net.

Spanish guy (30 y.o.), new in Kyiv, would like to practice Russian with Ukrainian native speakers in exchange for English, Spanish or French. 098-540-1655. bushpilot2001@hotmail.com.

Australian guy, 33, willing to provide English practice for Ukrainian practice during fun outings. Please send email & photo to kangaru75@gmail.com.

A native English speaker will exchange language practice for Spanish, French, German or Italian with the relevant native speaker. Ask for Sophia, 38063-752-8141 or email: leballetdamour@gmail.com.


Public speaking

ArtTalkers Toastmasters International club invites those interested in improving their public speaking, communication skills, English and creative abilities to join its meetings on Saturday mornings at 10:30 a.m. in the Art Library ( Biblioteka Mistetstv) at 10 Povitroflotskiy Prospect, near Vokzalna metro. Call 38096-565-6229, web http://arttalkers.wordpress.com, e-mail arttalkers@gmail.com

The American Chamber of Commerce Toastmasters Club invites English-speaking business professionals to advance their presentation and communication skills in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. We meet each Wednesday at 7.30 p.m., at the Microsoft Ukraine office, 75 Zhylyanska., floor No. 4, Business Center Eurasia. To receive further details on the club and its membership, please contact Yuliya Kobuk, club’s vice president at yuliya.kobuk@asterslaw.com.

European Business Association Toastmasters Club invites enthusiastic, goaloriented people to learn and improve their communication and leadership skills in friendly learning and supportive environment. We meet every Monday at 7.30 p.m. at American Councils at 63 Melnykova. For details please contact Iryna Nikolaenko at Irina_n_s@ukr.net
or call 38067-605-9827.

Dnipro Hills Toastmasters Club would like to invite successoriented people to learn and develop public speaking, presentation and leadership skills. Join us Sundays from 10 to 11 a.m. at the International Institute of Business at Dehtyarivska, 51. For detailed information, please contact Andriy Yaroshenko at andrey.yaroshenko@gmail.com or call 38095-846-9999.

Kyiv Toastcrackers Club, a part of Toastmasters International, is a worldwide organization that helps men and women learn the arts of speaking, listening and thinking through effective oral communication. We invite new people to benefit from the meetings on Wednesdays, at 7 p.m. at the House of Scientists, 45a Volodymyrska St. For more information see www.toastcrackers.kiev.ua or email Olga Pogorelova at toastcrackers@mail.ru


English clubs

Kyiv VIP English Conversation Club. Meets at Gloria Jeans Coffee Shop everyday of the week at 11 a.m., 3 p.m., and 7 p.m. (118 Chervonoarmiyska Street, Palace Ukraina netro). Join us to network, socialize, practice speaking English, or make new friends with foreign English speakers. Call +380-96-223-8076 or e-mail to info@englishprosto.com. We discuss business, politics, finance, travel, management, careers, jobs, entertainment and, of course, The Kyiv Post.

Native English speakers. Meet the best and the brightest in Kyiv, well-educated, ambitious, and talented young people 20-30 y.o. Share your English skills and make new friends. Everyone welcome to visit for free. We also organize picnics, balls and excursions. Five days a week at different locations. Please contact Mark Taylor at jmt260@hotmail.com for more information.

Free speaking English club in Irpen on Saturdays at Lan School. Call 38093-623-3071.

Free English-speaking club. Every Saturday and Sunday from 2-5 p.m. at Gloria Jeans Coffees (118 Chervonoarmiyska). Make new friends and discuss interesting topics. A native American host will help with grammar and vocabulary. Learn, improve and practice your English for free! Contact Greg at: greg@gregcardenas.com or 093-530-7336 to reserve your seat. All ages and expats are welcome. Discounted coffee for all members!

The “Only English” Club organized by NAI Pickard at Shooters (22 Moskovska) with native speakers. Meets the first Thursday of every month, 8 p.m. till 10 p.m. For more details contact nkhlystun@naipickard.com, tel: 044-270-7345.

Improve your English-speaking skills and have fun. Be prepared to speak English most of the time with native speakers. Conversational club, thematic discussions on Saturdays and Sundays. For more information please contact Vadym. email: vadik_s@ukr.net, call 066-767-4407.

Free international conversation club on Fridays at 7 p.m. at English Language Center. Interesting topics for discussion, studying the Bible sometimes. Join us at 2B Nikolsko-Slobidska, office No. 277 (m. Lievoberezhna) and 76 Irpenska, office No. 31 (m. Akademgorodok. The ELC LTD. Tel. 5811989. www.english.in.ua.

Free speaking club every Saturday, starting 2 pm at Lan School at Peremohy Prospect 7A, http://www.blcis.cominfo@blcis.com

Are you a native English speaker? We are glad to invite you to join our English-speaking club. Call 067-620-3120 (Olga) or e-mail Olga.Bondar@atlantm.com.ua

Conversational club, thematic discussions on Saturdays. If you are new to Ukraine this is a possibility to meet other people, study Ukrainian culture, get to know its customs, traditions. Please contact Elena at 38067-661-51-06, e-mail to: lo_ahead@mail.ru.

Daily English at Phoenix Center. Improve your business and communication skills at free conversation classes. American and British native speakers. We are located nex to Pechersk metro. Tel: 599-6080, e-mail: Phoenix7kiev@yahoo.com

Free English/German conversation club on Sundays. Druzhbi Narodiv 18/7, office No.3. Everyone is welcome. Tel: 529-75-77.

Social, sport and health clubs

Kiev Hash House Harriers club meets every second Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Bierstube Pub, 20 Chervonoarmiyska St. (near L’va Tolstogo metro station). For more details visit website www.h3.kiev.ua.


Religion

Christ Church, Kyiv. We are the Anglican/Episcopal Church, serving the English-speaking community in Kyiv. We meet Sundays at 3 p.m. at St Catherine’s German Lutheran Church, 22 Luteranska Street, 5-minute walk from Khreshchatyk. Bible study on Tuesdays at 7.30 p.m. Please call Todd at 38050-355-2519 for more information. www.acny.org.uk/8592.

You are invited to the St. Paul’s Evangelical Church. Roger McMurrin is its founding pastor. Music for worship is provided by the Kyiv Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. Worship services are held every Sunday at 2:30 pm at the House of Artistic Collectives (Veriovka Choir Hall, 4th floor) at 50/52 Shevchenko Blvd. Call 235-45-03 or 235-69-80.

International Church, Kyiv. English and Spanish Bible study classes. We invite you to weekly services at 10.30 a.m. Saturdays at 13A Miropolskaya str. (m. Chernigovskaya, 2nd stop by a tram ­Boichenka. Central entrance of two-storied building). Tel.: 38093-757-6848, 542-3194.

Word of God Church offers Bible study every Sunday and Wednesday at 7 p.m. Sunday school, nursery for children. For more information call: 517-51-93.

Science of Kabbalah teaches methods to find the answer to question about sense of life. Lessons for beginners are held every Thursday at 7 p.m. at City Center of Health, 29 Vladimirskaya, St. www.kabbalahportal.org, tel. 331-0361, 38050-865-8218.

International Baptist Church invites you to our English language worship services (Sundays at 10 a.m.). We are located near Vyrlytsya metro in the downstairs hall of Transfiguration Church, 30B Verbytskoho. http://livingvinechurch.googlepages.com/

Bible study Tuesday evenings. Come and join us, visitors welcome. We meet at 3 p.m. every Sunday, at the German Lutheran Church, 22 Luteranska, 5-minute walk up the hill from Khreshchatyk metro. Contacts: 234-1447, angkyiv@yahoo.co.uk, acny.org.uk/8592.

The Evangelic Presbyterian Church of the Holy Trinity invites you to our worship service, held in Ukrainian and Russian with simultaneous English translation. We meet each Sunday at 50/52 T. Shevchenko, #402 (4th floor). Worship begins at 9:45 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Sunday school begins at 11:20 a.m. Pastor Ivan Bespalov: tel. 246-7576, e-mail: ibespalov@mail.ru.

Kyiv International Bible Church, an English language evangelical nondenominational church meeting at 10:30 a.m. on Sundays at 34A Popudrenka, between Darnytsya and Chernihivska metro stops. Contacts: 501-8082, orkievIBC@gmail.com.

International Christian Assembly meets on Sundays at 57 Holosiyivska near the Mir hotel on the first floor. English Fellowship gathers at 10:30 a.m. and Korean Fellowship gathers at 1 p.m. Please call Paul (38050­382-2762) and Olga (38050-695-9205), or go to www.icakiev.com.


International clubs

The International Women’s Club of Kyiv (IWCK) welcomes women from around the world to join our support network and participate in our extensive social and charitable programs. For more information, see our website www.iwck.org, call or e-mail the IWCK Program Coordinator Yaroslava Neruh at 234-3180, office@iwck.org. Address: 39 Pushkinska, #51, entrance 5, door code 38.

The Rotaract Club Kyiv-Centre meets on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the 16/2 Ivana Franko at the Adam Mitzkevych library. For more information, please visit our website www.rotaract.kiev.ua/en.

The Rotary Club KyivCenter meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Trehsvyatitelska in the Premiere Cafe. For more information, please contact either Mominul Hoque 38096-959-6610 or email: rc_kyiv_center@yahoo.com, or Koslinsky Peter 234-2091, 234 0352, 38050-310-8374.

Amnesty International English Speaking Group. Meetings are being held every other Tuesday of the month at 7pm. Become informed, get involved and brush up on your English. Meetings are held at the German Lutheran Church, 22 Lyuteranska. For more details call 38066-247-4099 or e-mail at amnestykiev@yahoo.com.

Democrats Abroad Ukraine is the official organization of the Democratic Party in Ukraine; connecting Americans with U.S. politics and the Democratic Party; registering, informing, and motivating voters; supporting U.S. candidates, holding events, and fundraising. To join, email info@democratsabroad.org.ua.

The Kyiv Multinational Rotary Club welcomes all Rotarians who are in Kyiv and new potential Rotarians. Our meetings are conducted in English and are held every Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. at the Bukovyna restaurant, 107 Zhylyanska. For a map and further information please consult our website at: http://kmrclub.org.

The Kyiv Lions Club is one of 45,000 Lions Clubs around the world, we raise funds and provide services to help those most in need in our community by supporting charities in our chosen sectors of giving: children, the disabled, and the elderly. We meet on the second Monday of every month in the downstairs bar of the Golden Gate Irish Pub at 7 p.m. For more information contact Paul Niland at 044-531-9193 or paul.niland@primerosfunds.com.


Music/arts/dance clubs

Amateur English Theatre invites people (25-40 years old) to try themselves on the stage. It is free of charge. If you are artistic, have a loud voice and can attend rehearsals each Saturday 2 p.m.-5 p.m., call us 223-59-19.

Alma Latina dance studio invites you to share with us joy and energy of salsa, chachacha, merengue, bachata and reggaeton taught by a Peruvian dance master. Also, strip and belly dance taught by professionals. Contact us at: www. almalatina.kiev.ua, 8067-953-4040,8063-377-8050.

The club-studio Cubano Boom invites you to Latin dance classes. Our dance teachers from Cuba offer salsa, chachacha, merengue, bachata lessons. For more information call 38067-798-3692. www.cubanoboom.com.ua.


Support groups

Individual consultations, psychological support in divorce, family relations, stress management, health issues, relaxation, self-esteem, personal development. Call Elena: 097-294-6781.

Alcoholics Anonymous English-speaking group meets Sat. at 10.30 a.m. at 17-D Kostyolna. Meets Sun, Tues, Thurs at various locations. Contacts: aakyiv@ukr.net, 38067-234-8699/38050-331-5028 (Jon).

Counselling/advising in relationships, personal growth, body/ mind/spirit matters. Well-known Ukrainian psychologist counsels expats in English and French in the center of Kyiv (Lyuteranska). See www.hohel.kiev.ua, or call 38050-595-3686 between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. Individual psychological counseling for Russian and English speakers. Family issues, mood disorders, anxiety, depression. Psychological Rehabilitation & Resocialization Center. Call Elena Korneyeva, 38050-573-5810, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m., or e-mail: kornyeyeva@rambler.ru.