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Learn English in Kyoto

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My favorite topics

I'd like to talk about everything. The important is to keep the...

My language exchange partner is

Interested and interesting people. Possibly English or Spanish native speakers or who masters one or both these languages.

My learning goals

Being fluent in the chosen languages. Mi español es básico...me gustaría aprenderlo lo suficiente para hablar fluentemente con hablantes nativos.

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Ideal language community partner

anybody is welcome...

My learning goals

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

My favorite topics

I want to make friends from all over the world!

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Kyoto

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My learning goals

Write and read Chinese fluently ...

My favorite topics

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

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Share me anything about your life

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Kyoto

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My favorite topics

I’m happy to talk about anything. I like books, movies, traveling,...

Perfect language exchange partner

I want to talk to people in Kansai who are interested in making new friends.

My learning goals

I want to get better at advanced grammar and vocabulary.

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Kyoto

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I want a conversation partner who is

Passionate aboit something and likes to añways learn new thing...

My learning goals

Improve my current level, especially speaking

My favorite topics

Art, music, movies, other hobbies

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Kyoto

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My learning goals

Confidence and a natural flow when talking...

My favorite topics

Travelling and the life experiences that’s comes from it. I also like talking about learning languages themselves. But I also just appreciate everyday convos

My language exchange partner is

Anyone, I can learn from all types of people.

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R.

Kyoto

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My favorite topics

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

Ideal language community 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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Kyoto

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Ideal conversation exchange partner

Anybody as long as they’re chill Also if they drink bob...

My learning goals

Somewhat conversational japanese

My favorite topics

Exploration, outdoor activities, esports and real sports Whatever floats your boat I guess

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M.

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.

Perfect language exchange partner

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

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Kyoto

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My favorite topics

Recently, I've gotten into Japanese movies. おすすめある?I like playing...

I want a conversation partner who is

I want to practice my speech fluency. So I want to speak and also hopefully make some friends.

My learning goals

I want to learn and use practical conversation tools daily and hopefully I can help in return!

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Kyoto

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French

My language exchange partner is

Show me the world I've never see...

My learning goals

Improve my English

My favorite topics

I wanna share interesting things like art, design, books and coffee. And I wanna learn English.

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Kyoto

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My learning goals

I want to be able to improve my own conversational skills as...

My favorite topics

Language, Japan, culture, food, travel, animals, music, film and TV

Ideal language community partner

Somebody who speaks Japanese and/or English and is able to keep up a casual conversation as well. 英語会話を練習しなければならないからです!

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Kyoto

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My favorite topics

Traveling, Books, movies, current events. 日本の最近のあるあるニュースが時々付いていかないので、意見を話しましょう...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

日本語の社会言語を教えて、練習してくださる人。Interesting people who are willing to put in the time to become friends.

My learning goals

Would like to regain fluency in Japanese. ちゃんとした社会人のレベルの日本語を目指しています。

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T.

Kyoto

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Perfect language exchange partner

A person who is nice and helpful. I'm trying to get better at...

My learning goals

Gain more knowledge in practical Japanese communication.

My favorite topics

I'm in Kyoto, Japan and I'm wanting to learn more about Japanese and Japanese Culture. I'll exchange knowledge about America and the English language in return I like Humor、Planes✈️, Machine Learning️ ,Road Trips/Traveling the world

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G.

Kyoto

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My learning goals

Getting better in language...

My favorite topics

Hey I am interested in what you are doing in your life ! (Work, studies or vacation) I am open minded for everything !

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone open minded cool and who want to exchange

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Kyoto

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My favorite topics

Lifestyle, travel and foo...

My language exchange partner is

anyone who's interested in meeting new friends and learning about other cultures.

My learning goals

Learning daily conversation phrases

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Kyoto

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Ideal language community partner

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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L.

Kyoto

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My learning goals

speak quickly and correctl...

My favorite topics

Music, travel, politics

Ideal conversation exchange partner

smart, fun, patient, or relaxed

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Kyoto

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My favorite topics

I like to travel and explore,including hiking and camping...

Perfect language exchange partner

Who is thoughtful and make me understand in proper way

My learning goals

Japanese language

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Kyoto

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Korean

I want a conversation partner who is

I want to improve my languageskills.I can help you to study...

My learning goals

Fluent in Korean and English.

My favorite topics

culture food music family

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Kyoto

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My learning goals

Upgrading my Japanese conversation skills...

My favorite topics

Book and cafes recommendations. Currently living in Kyoto

My language exchange partner is

Make friends to go to cafes and museums

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Kyoto

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German

My favorite topics

Talking about a life in general. I also like hearing other's...

Ideal language community partner

Who likes learning and interested in other cultures.

My learning goals

I would like to be able to have a conversation using a new language. I also would like to learn grammar and writing.

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Kyoto

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English

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Ideal conversation exchange partner

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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Kyoto

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My learning goals

Conversational skills...

My favorite topics

Language learning. Occasionally drama, music, movies etc..

Perfect language exchange partner

Kind, Friendly, Helpful etc...

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Kyoto

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My favorite topics

I spend most of my time reading books, watching western tv shows/movies....

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone who is patient and can teach me to speak Japanese for daily use.

My learning goals

Practice my Japanese.

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Kyoto

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My language exchange partner is

Fun, outgoing, adventurous, someone who can laugh 面白い人、積極的、よく笑...

My learning goals

Talk to some interesting people, improve my Japanese 面白い人と話したり、したいと思います

My favorite topics

Movies, music, food, travel 映画、音楽、料理、旅行、

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N.

Kyoto

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My learning goals

I want to speak and understand Japanese conversation...

My favorite topics

Travel, daily life, food, soccer

Ideal language community partner

Someone who is relaxed, kind, and patient.

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K.

Kyoto

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Swedish

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My favorite topics

Movies, foreign culture, life and pretty mich anything else in...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Anyone just likes talking or who wants to study a language I can speak

My learning goals

I want to be able to speak more Japanese than I currently can

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Kyoto

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Perfect language exchange partner

Someone who is interested in learning german. Likely and humorous...

My learning goals

Learn japanese and dutch, make friends all over the world

My favorite topics

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

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Kyoto

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My learning goals

I want to help Japanese people improve their English skills,...

My favorite topics

I like talking to Japanese people about anything, but I’m interested in international culture, movies, games, anime, cooking, fashion, and many other things!

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone who it would be possible to meet and talk to in real life would be the best

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/fuchu />Fuchu, <a href=/learn/english/soka />Soka, and <a href=/learn/english/chuo />Chuo.

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.