Initial EvaluationThe Evaluator will test for the followingAre markers dispersed?Are there more than 5 greens?Do those greens have notes and links to videos?Have their Add Venue forms been submitted?Are there no Missed Opportunities?Missed OpportunitiesIn most cities, if 2 missed opportunities are identified, the evaluation is suspended.In mega-cities (e.g., London, CDMX, Tokyo), missed opportunities may be waived by the evaluator if there are 5+ highly probable green lights and the work appe...

Initial EvaluationThe Evaluator will test for the followingAre markers dispersed?Are there more than 5 greens?Do those greens have notes and links to videos?Have their Add Venue forms been submitted?Are there no Missed Opportunities?Missed OpportunitiesIn most cities, if 2 missed opportunities are identified, the evaluation is suspended.In mega-cities (e.g., London, CDMX, Tokyo), missed opportunities may be waived by the evaluator if there are 5+ highly probable green lights and the work appe...

The Crush list holds what we consider to be the worlds most sociably seductive beauties found in cities around the world. Members of Mundo Lingo’s VIB (Venue Investigation Bureau) physically inspect each candidate venue, checking it against a comprehensive list of criteria.The CandidatesCrushes are special: ✅ They are: Unique: alternative, warm, grungy, funky, arty, often with heavy furniture, murals, trees & plants and can be described as having soul and character. ❌ They are not: Minimalist...

The Crush list holds what we consider to be the worlds most sociably seductive beauties found in cities around the world. Members of Mundo Lingo’s VIB (Venue Investigation Bureau) physically inspect each candidate venue, checking it against a comprehensive list of criteria.The CandidatesCrushes are special: ✅ They are: Unique: alternative, warm, grungy, funky, arty, often with heavy furniture, murals, trees & plants and can be described as having soul and character. ❌ They are not: Minimalist...

Promo VideosIf you regularly receive over 150 participants per week it’s high time to make a promo video. This is a powerful way to promote your Mundo Lingo and your city as a whole; people love video! Here we’ll tell you how to make an amazing video primed for virality!👆 First, the basics🌇 Showcase the Venue / CityIncluding a montage that transitions from day to night, featuring iconic landmarks or everyday street scenes helps to establish the time and place in the mind of the viewer. Once...

Promo VideosIf you regularly receive over 150 participants per week it’s high time to make a promo video. This is a powerful way to promote your Mundo Lingo and your city as a whole; people love video! Here we’ll tell you how to make an amazing video primed for virality!👆 First, the basics🌇 Showcase the Venue / CityIncluding a montage that transitions from day to night, featuring iconic landmarks or everyday street scenes helps to establish the time and place in the mind of the viewer. Once...

Mission StatementBrand ValuesIntegrityDignityCommunityTarget AudienceForeigners who are new residents in the city.Logo GuidelinesAlways whiteNo corporal alterations.Not set over busy or highly contrasted backgrounds.Brand IdentityIn words:Bold: Fearless.Warm: Genuine, authentic and friendlyBohemian: Unconventional, non-commercial, and artistic.Urban: Street, rough and metropolitan.We are not: Minimalist, sleek, clean, prestigious, luxury, emptyColor PaletteMain Colors: Bright and warm like go...

Mission StatementBrand ValuesIntegrityDignityCommunityTarget AudienceForeigners who are new residents in the city.Logo GuidelinesAlways whiteNo corporal alterations.Not set over busy or highly contrasted backgrounds.Brand IdentityIn words:Bold: Fearless.Warm: Genuine, authentic and friendlyBohemian: Unconventional, non-commercial, and artistic.Urban: Street, rough and metropolitan.We are not: Minimalist, sleek, clean, prestigious, luxury, emptyColor PaletteMain Colors: Bright and warm like go...

🎬 EquipmentTo ensure high-quality:A professional-grade camera with 4K capabilitiesA stabilizer or tripod to ensure smooth footageMicrophone (if recording voices)🎥 ShootAudio + LightDon’t worry about recording audio if you’ll add a soundtrackIf you intend to record people, use a microphone (Important!)Record lots of 5 to 10 second observation shotsAvoid harsh or direct light that cast shadows or overexpose the subjectSeek all-around ambient light sources to enhance the visual appeal - but do...

🎬 EquipmentTo ensure high-quality:A professional-grade camera with 4K capabilitiesA stabilizer or tripod to ensure smooth footageMicrophone (if recording voices)🎥 ShootAudio + LightDon’t worry about recording audio if you’ll add a soundtrackIf you intend to record people, use a microphone (Important!)Record lots of 5 to 10 second observation shotsAvoid harsh or direct light that cast shadows or overexpose the subjectSeek all-around ambient light sources to enhance the visual appeal - but do...

Lighting and acoustics are crucial to a comfortable and welcoming environment. After reading this you will know how to choose a venue with good ambient lighting and minimal reverberations so people in your events are getting all the good vibrations📸 PropsAdverts lingering around either in real life or in our photography are ugly.Neon signsBranded signsWarning signs about drugs or thievesScreens (switch them off)Fire extinguishersBranded signs are 'yuk'Solution? Ask the venue if you...

Lighting and acoustics are crucial to a comfortable and welcoming environment. After reading this you will know how to choose a venue with good ambient lighting and minimal reverberations so people in your events are getting all the good vibrations📸 PropsAdverts lingering around either in real life or in our photography are ugly.Neon signsBranded signsWarning signs about drugs or thievesScreens (switch them off)Fire extinguishersBranded signs are 'yuk'Solution? Ask the venue if you...

⭐️ Mundo Lingo OperationsIntroThis is the protocol for outgoing/incoming Managers, with instructions aimed at Operations Managers however they are at liberty to share the entire document with the Managers involved.Dear Manager, Are you sure?A great lossA Manager leaving is a huge loss in terms of local experience, accumulated knowledge and the relationship we’ve built up personally with that person. We must do all possible to avert such a loss and find solutions if they are available.Solution...

⭐️ Mundo Lingo OperationsIntroThis is the protocol for outgoing/incoming Managers, with instructions aimed at Operations Managers however they are at liberty to share the entire document with the Managers involved.Dear Manager, Are you sure?A great lossA Manager leaving is a huge loss in terms of local experience, accumulated knowledge and the relationship we’ve built up personally with that person. We must do all possible to avert such a loss and find solutions if they are available.Solution...

TownHall Socials are an opportunity to meet, share info, socialise and strengthen ties. Held once per month.EtiquetteUse a laptop in a quiet environment (no cell phones)Reception of 10 minutes for greetings🎤 Start with your mic on mute. Feel free to use chat🎤 Switch on your mic once invited by the SpeakerRaise a 👋 to open your micIt’s okay to leave early (but please don’t be late)Who can attend?Anyone in the Embassy group.👋 ReceptionSay hi, meet others on the call. Announcements. - 10 min...

TownHall Socials are an opportunity to meet, share info, socialise and strengthen ties. Held once per month.EtiquetteUse a laptop in a quiet environment (no cell phones)Reception of 10 minutes for greetings🎤 Start with your mic on mute. Feel free to use chat🎤 Switch on your mic once invited by the SpeakerRaise a 👋 to open your micIt’s okay to leave early (but please don’t be late)Who can attend?Anyone in the Embassy group.👋 ReceptionSay hi, meet others on the call. Announcements. - 10 min...

👹 AlgorithmsFacebook wants you to pay for ads. It deploys trolls 👺 (Algorithms) under bridges to scan and question your post. They read images, detect keywords, and evaluate the intention of your post. If they think you’re selling, the troll puts a ball-and-chain on your post to reduce it’s speed.Expat GroupsGet 100s of members from expat groups into your Mundo Lingo City Group 1 · Find groups with your city name - Join all that are vaguely relevant.Searching "London"2 · Carefully select 4 ...

👹 AlgorithmsFacebook wants you to pay for ads. It deploys trolls 👺 (Algorithms) under bridges to scan and question your post. They read images, detect keywords, and evaluate the intention of your post. If they think you’re selling, the troll puts a ball-and-chain on your post to reduce it’s speed.Expat GroupsGet 100s of members from expat groups into your Mundo Lingo City Group 1 · Find groups with your city name - Join all that are vaguely relevant.Searching "London"2 · Carefully select 4 ...

We cultivate community in our real world events all the time, but how to do we do it online? Building a thriving community is now considered the holy grail of marketing, good that this is our bread and butter!Community vs MarketingLocal Groups 💬 have community (Members talk a lot)Global Pages 📡 broadcast marketing (We talk a lot)8 Rules of Real CommunityAddress people directly as individuals - Not the entire groupEngage with personal questionsGive everyone a reason to answer; learn to speak...

We cultivate community in our real world events all the time, but how to do we do it online? Building a thriving community is now considered the holy grail of marketing, good that this is our bread and butter!Community vs MarketingLocal Groups 💬 have community (Members talk a lot)Global Pages 📡 broadcast marketing (We talk a lot)8 Rules of Real CommunityAddress people directly as individuals - Not the entire groupEngage with personal questionsGive everyone a reason to answer; learn to speak...

A look into a spot of crowd psychologyA Reason for SuccessThe flags right?No. Flags alone are useless. The key to Mundo Lingo’s success is understanding what makes people tick better than they even know themselves. Using this understanding, we make spaces in which people are subtly encouraged to bump into each other, make eye contact and say ‘hi’. They don’t need to know ‘why’ they have a great time and meet lots of people, they just should.. To bump into each other, they need to stand. To fe...

A look into a spot of crowd psychologyA Reason for SuccessThe flags right?No. Flags alone are useless. The key to Mundo Lingo’s success is understanding what makes people tick better than they even know themselves. Using this understanding, we make spaces in which people are subtly encouraged to bump into each other, make eye contact and say ‘hi’. They don’t need to know ‘why’ they have a great time and meet lots of people, they just should.. To bump into each other, they need to stand. To fe...

If it all goes pear-shaped: Low bar takings, thefts, unsociable behaviour and more.An insurance policyThe Venue Guide is your insurance policy, it avoids most common problems. Leave The Venue Guide with the venue and they verbally agreed to its content and to communicate it with the rest of their team where necessary. If a problem arises it should be something not covered by the pitch and therefore is covered by this guide.📉 Low RevenueLow revenue sometimes happens with new events, usually b...

If it all goes pear-shaped: Low bar takings, thefts, unsociable behaviour and more.An insurance policyThe Venue Guide is your insurance policy, it avoids most common problems. Leave The Venue Guide with the venue and they verbally agreed to its content and to communicate it with the rest of their team where necessary. If a problem arises it should be something not covered by the pitch and therefore is covered by this guide.📉 Low RevenueLow revenue sometimes happens with new events, usually b...