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Learn English in Kyoto

Learn to actually speak English by making friends with native speakers

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I am a linguist, a researcher and a language enthusiast. I also...

My language exchange partner is

Someone who is polite and doesn't take themselves too seriously

My learning goals

At this point, Japanese and Indonesian are my priority

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Lütfen Ana Diliniz Türkçe ise mesaj Atmayın! ...

My learning goals

Improving my speaking skills and learning the things that I can't find on google about a culture.

My favorite topics

When I hear a foreign language my heart starts to beat faster... Hey! I'm all serious. I love drawing! I'm currently watching Bungou Stray Dogs. Also an Army here.

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My learning goals

Want to learn Spanish and improve French...

My favorite topics

I love traveling, and playing and watching sport.

Ideal conversation exchange partner

I like to talk with passionate and friendly person!

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Kyoto

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My name is taro. my job graphic designer. I like break dancing...

Perfect language exchange partner

gentle fun people.

My learning goals

I love travel some time drawing.

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I want a conversation partner who is

Hii! I am curious about different cultures around the world coming...

My learning goals

I will be visiting Japan in the beginning of 2024! Would love to learn some basics until then! Otherwise I am always intersted in improving all my language skills and in cultural exchange.

My favorite topics

Movies, Travels, (Pop)culture

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https://profile.ameba.jp/ameba/makkopolo-kenbunrok...

My favorite topics

About international problem, sign languages, hobby etc☺

My language exchange partner is

Serious, Sincere, detailed about international, like sports, like sign languages

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I don‘t mind. I‘m always open to new topics...

Ideal language community partner

It would be good, if he/she was a native speaker.

My learning goals

Becoming as fluent as possible

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Kyoto

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Ideal conversation exchange partner

Share me anything about your life...

My learning goals

Write and read Chinese fluently I am travelling to Japan and Korea and Taiwan in December~ let’s be friends

My favorite topics

I am chinese- australian raised in Sydney. I am a law student, foodie and I like laughing

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My learning goals

To learn the basics and learn a lot about the culture and norm...

My favorite topics

Life in general, social situation in countries, difference between culture, food, clothing, games, movies, series, anime

Perfect language exchange partner

Age and gender does not matter and your level of english does not matter either. But you should do youe best to engage in the conversation!

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Kyoto

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My favorite topics

Travelling and the life experiences that’s comes from it. I also...

I want a conversation partner who is

Anyone, I can learn from all types of people.

My learning goals

Confidence and a natural flow when talking.

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Kyoto

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A Japanese speaker learning French or Englis...

My learning goals

Develop my Japanese writing skills

My favorite topics

Music Cinema Martial arts Languages Travel Food

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My learning goals

Learn japanese and dutch, make friends all over the worl...

My favorite topics

Traveling, hiking, culture, anime, fitness, photography, drawing

Ideal language community partner

Someone who is interested in learning german. Likely and humorous people who want to discuss about whatever. Who tell me about their experiences, their culture, their way of life. I would be glad if you could teach me japanese or dutch

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Ideal conversation exchange partner

楽しく、落ち着いた会話ができること let's have a good time together~

My learning goals

中文人(中文),français(Débutant), English(advanced)

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Perfect language exchange partner

All the people who are funny and nice...

My learning goals

Improve my knowledge about Korean/Japanese Culture and in general, Asian culture !

My favorite topics

#Music #Kpop #Sport #Games #Travel

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Kyoto

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My learning goals

I wanna prepare my japanese skill for futur...

My favorite topics

anime music gaming and some gambling perhaps

I want a conversation partner who is

any I would say, just wanna makes some friends

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Kyoto

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My favorite topics

Traveling, basketball, Photography...

My language exchange partner is

Diligent and really want to learn a language

My learning goals

To understand the whole topic under the conversation with foreigners. Just feel free to text me.

Simone

Simone uses Tandem to learn English skills required for her career.

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"I hadn't learnt English for 15 years and only a year ago I was A2, or rather holiday English. Now I'm preparing for the C1 exam! So if you want to brush up on a language, Tandem is the perfect app for you."

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Ideal language community partner

Somebody who love to talk traveling in Japan and other countries,...

My learning goals

Wish to learn advanced level of English, a good conversation skill of Japanese, and ya learning Korean language ( because of running man)

My favorite topics

Book readings like sciences ( yup, sciences), history, and Japanese culture (+travel)… I wish one day I can travel to Europe and western countries.

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Kyoto

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My learning goals

Learning some Japanese and meet nice people...

My favorite topics

Media culture, art and sciences, creative storytelling, philosophy, psychology and of course, linguistics.

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Being able to talk, to eat, to walk and be open-minded.

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Art, travel, hitch hiking, food, ramen, cooking, painting, watercolor,...

Perfect language exchange partner

女性の友達を作りたいです。関西にいる方お願いします♪

My learning goals

ま日本語は喋ってますが細かいところは綺麗にするように。また、12月に日本語能力試験の2級を受けます。 I can speak Japanese and people can understand me. But I still make lots of mistakes so I wanna work on that. I'm taking N2 in December.

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Feel free to chat with me!...

My learning goals

Improve conversational Japanese :3

My favorite topics

Life, culture, art and language!

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My learning goals

I want to make Japanese, Spanish and Korean friend I want to...

My favorite topics

I love music, movies, books and video games. I also love travelling, and I am currently living in Japan for one year, until September 2019. I like to talk about culture and everyday life things (:

My language exchange partner is

Active people who want to talk regularly

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Traveling, spirituality, cultur...

Ideal language community partner

Open-minded and easygoing

My learning goals

I travel a lot,so it is very useful to know many languages

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Open-minded, easy-going, considerate, funny people interested...

My learning goals

Getting fluent in Chinese, Russian, Japanese, German and French. Crazy? I'm learning a little of other languages too! Can you help me? Can I help you? Let's be friends! And if you come to Napoli I will be glad to show you around!!

My favorite topics

I'm a freelance professional, I mostly work as tour guide, photographer and Italian language teacher. My hobbies and passions: travels, geography, society, customs and traditions, guitar and singing, martial arts

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I want to talk with friends in foreign languages more fluently...

My favorite topics

I want to make friends from all over the world!

Perfect language exchange partner

anybody is welcome!

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Travel, music, movies, hiking, nature, book...

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Open minded, somebody who likes to laugh and enjoys life

My learning goals

Improve speaking skills in Japanese

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Socievole, amichevole, sereno, con il senso dell'umorismo. Amante...

My learning goals

Parlate in giapponese in modo sciolto di argomenti diversi

My favorite topics

Viaggi, sport, arte

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日本語が上手になるために、一緒に頑張リましょー ⸜(* ॑꒳ ॑* )...

My favorite topics

アニメ、映画、広告、心理学、アート、旅行、猫の肉球、美味しい食べ物、音楽、jk制服、日本文化、娘心があること

Ideal language community partner

面白い、爽やか、日本語を話せる、中国語を勉強する人、友達になりたい人

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Find a partner to practice Japanes...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Who are willing to share his/her own stories

My learning goals

Meet nee friends Practice foreign language

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Someone with sense of humor who is also capable of holding a...

My learning goals

Learning Japanese and learn about the beautiful culture

My favorite topics

Science, culture, music, photography and dancing

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Kyoto

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My learning goals

I want to be able to hold a conversation with Japanese speakers...

My favorite topics

I love food, books, and music! I love spending my free time looking for new Cafés to visit.

I want a conversation partner who is

I like people that does their best in getting along and making friends!

Looking for an online language exchange partner in Kyoto, Japan?

Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 785 English speakers in Kyoto looking to learn English together. Download the Tandem app for free to start practicing languages with locals!

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you know how many Tandem members are available for English language exchange in Kyoto?

In Kyoto there are 785 members ready to have a English language exchange.

Are there other locations in Japan other than Kyoto where I can find a English language exchange partner?

You can also find a English Tandem partner in <a href=/learn/english/kitaku />Kitaku, <a href=/learn/english/higashiosaka />Higashiosaka, and <a href=/learn/english/otsu />Otsu.

What is the Tandem app all about?

Tandem is a language exchange app where people teach each other their native language. Each month more than 500,000 people visit Tandem with 785 of them coming from Kyoto.