Social events in UB to enjoy yourself and make friends
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Hey there! I enjoy going to fun events and socializing, so I thought I’d share some places I’ve tried so far in case anyone’s looking for something similar.
I’ve been to TalkyTalkie events, where you get a name tag with the languages you speak written on it and then meet people to practice those languages with. The concept is genuinely nice, and I did enjoy it at first. However, I eventually stopped going because the events slowly turned into straight-up drinking sessions, speaking in Mongolian - the hosts don't really direct the crowd so now it's too casual to enjoy.
I’ve also attended Yuhiihuu events, which can be pretty enjoyable depending on the crowd. I’d recommend checking it out at least once. They host different kinds of events almost every night (poetry nights, speed friending/board game nights, movie nights, English nights, and more) so there’s usually something for different types of people.
Tokalot Café English quiz night is another one I’ve tried. It only started recently, but I’ve already gone twice, and honestly, it was really fun both times. We won a cash prize on both times kk.
I also attended UB quiz night a long time ago, and it was great back then. Nowadays, though, there are already many well-established expert teams, and the questions might be a bit too difficult for average Joes and Janes.
I've also heard that there is Rookie quiz night and I'm thinking of trying it out sometime.
I’ve also gone to Toastmasters club events, which help people practice public speaking skills. They’re definitely useful, and I was actually a member of one club for a few years and attended events regularly. But at this point, I personally find them a little repetitive and too structured for my liking.
Honestly, going to these kinds of events helped me overcome my social anxiety and that feels really good for me personally.
So yeah, that’s been my experience so far. I’d really love to discover more places or communities where myself can go have fun while improving/practicing my English from time to time. Feel free to share your own recommendations as well!