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Learn Japanese in Amsterdam

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Food, art, animals, controversial topics, music, sharing info...

My language exchange partner is

Someone with the same interests, not too strict but strict enough to correct me. Someone I can have a good laugh with :)

My learning goals

I want to be able to speak Italian on a general basic level by next ywar, eventually mastering it. I learn faster by interacting with the locals not really with textbooks.

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Ideal language community partner

I need a very patient person and I’d like to keep in touc...

My learning goals

I’d like to speak fluently!~

My favorite topics

Culture, art, anthropology, traveling, philosophy, movies, books, series, weird science

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My learning goals

I’d like to be fluent in at least 4 language...

My favorite topics

Tech, life stories (mostly listening), movies (mostly watching)

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Cool, friendly, possibly local

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Funny, Traveler and Active

My learning goals

German, Russian, Japanese and Dutch

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Open minded and friendl...

My learning goals

I'd like to learn Greek grammar and expand my vocabulary. Learn how to read basic hiragana and katakana. And further improve my French.

My favorite topics

Science, Videogames, Series and Culture

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Master languages to the point where I could speak fluentl...

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Any topics, I love conversing and socializing in general!

My language exchange partner is

Respectful and nice :-)

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Ideal language community partner

open-minded and patient person

My learning goals

better quality of life in Amsterdam

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Ideal conversation exchange partner

Who is willing to teach and be patient but also correct my language...

My learning goals

I want to practice my Dutch!!

My favorite topics

Everyday life, pets, hobby’s, travel

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Nederlandse kunnen met mensen verstaan en spreken...

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Ik hou van fietsen in en vind mooie cafés en winkels. Anders, lekker eten, goede koffie, milieuvriendelijke leven, om te doorbrengen gezellige tijd met vrinden en creatiefs dingen zoals ben ik een ontwerper. Ik hou van ook kamerplanten en tuinieren

Perfect language exchange partner

Iemand vriendelijk en aardig :) O en misschien geduldig als ik spreek een klein beetje Nederlands.

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movies, novels, traveling, culture, manga, anime, medical...

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I would love to talk with people who is interested in Japan and who likes traveling

My learning goals

I want to learn new languages

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My language exchange partner is

Funny, kind, honest,...

My learning goals

Learning mandarin

My favorite topics

Design, movies, music, travelling.

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I'm going to study French and Hebre...

My favorite topics

Well, I really like a lot of stuff and especially swimming, football and traveling. Also I like series, movies, music and another common stuff that's it I guess. Oh and I collect Starbucks cups and go out a lot

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Ideal conversation exchange partner

I love talking with people who don't hold back and like to make the conversation deeper.

My learning goals

Actually quite a lot. Tho it will be one for one. Learning Japanese & Korean is one of them. Ve yurt dışında büyüdüğüm için Türkçemi geliştirmek istiyorum

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Someone openminded, outgoing...

My learning goals

Always improving my language skills.

My favorite topics

Culture, music, movies, politics, literature.

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Improve my Spanish and German and learn Arabi...

My favorite topics

languages music psychology philosophy anthropology etymology

I want a conversation partner who is

Passionate about learning and teaching, sees it as fun, appreciates discussing languages and associated cultures, sense of humor

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My language exchange partner is

A person familiar with Europe travel. A person who knows the delicious restaurant in the Netherlands.

My learning goals

I’d like to be able to speak everyday conversation.

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Kai uses Tandem to share their culture with other members.

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“I love Tandem Pro. When I’m taking a trip to a new place, I always check out the “Travel” section to see if there is anyone who looks interesting there. It’s like having a local guide who teaches you a bit of their language!”

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Polyglots, Deutschlernende, italiani, les francophones, українськ...

My learning goals

Vorrei riprendere l‘italiano per raggiungere un livello più sicuro. J‘ai passé mon examen du français au Niveau B2 alors pourquoi pas continuer tant qu‘on y est. Ultimately I wanna be fluent in all of my target languages for when I meet my future husband

My favorite topics

German teacher @ University of Amsterdam. Into linguistics, gay culture, fitness, science, & board games. ️‍ ....................……...............................................................Insta: @fredpapper

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About life and positiveness

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone open minded and warmfull

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I like the British language I really do...

Perfect language exchange partner

Fun people!

My learning goals

I want to be like a native (British English). I’d be happy if someone can teach British accents!

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Want to become more fluent in German, learn new languages

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Music, series, photography, travel

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To make friends abroad and practice language...

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Music, Art(Drawing), Culture, Food,Osu!,Taking pictures,Memes and telling jokes

My language exchange partner is

Friendly, Easy to talk to, Enthusiastic!

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Ideal language community partner

People who are serious about learning new languages and who want to understand other cultures. I'm talkative and I like many subjects. My favorites: travel, music, social media, reality tv and fashion.

My learning goals

I'm currently studying and practicing Japanese. I want to have short/informal conversations in Japanese with native speakers about traveling and our cultures. I'm a native Dutch speaker and fluent in English and can help with language exchange.

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Understanding native language / culture / slangs make friends with people all over the world!!!

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culture/music/food/trip/school life/friend/movie/anime/manga

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Music Cultural differences Dreams

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Chill

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Someone who I can fell confident to speak to

My learning goals

Gradually learn to speak fluently

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Everyone who that want to talk to me!!...

My learning goals

To speak in fluent

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Hello! I’m Jungo, I’m staying in Amsterdam to work until the end of June, 2019. I’d like to make friends to talk about something entertaining as well as a practice of speaking English! Of course, I can teach you complete Japanese! Let’s get started!

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to master a third language ASAP, be able to exchange stories...

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About hobbies: Cooking, Weight training, biking, hiking, reading books about philosophy/psychology/spirituality, barberskills, traveling, nature, mushrooms, product design, photography, MTG/tabletop games. Or: natural remedies, latinamerica, love types.

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To respect each other's time. To have genuine interests to talk, hyper curious, patient and open minded. Correct each other's language.(Spanish exchange to English/dutch),

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Ideal conversation exchange partner

You~^^ I wanna talk with you

My learning goals

I'd like to make lots of friends so don't hesitate to message me

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I hope we can get along, as long as you want to exchange languages...

My learning goals

I hope to improve my languages until I could have a normal conversation with a native person

My favorite topics

Traveling, Food, Movies & Series

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I enjoy learning about other people so I’m comfortable taking about any subject as long as you are :)

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone open to discuss any subject and willing to help me improve my language understanding.

Looking for an online language exchange partner in Amsterdam, Netherlands?

Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 1,005 Japanese speakers in Amsterdam looking to learn Japanese 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 Japanese language exchange in Amsterdam?

In Amsterdam there are 1,005 members ready to have a Japanese language exchange.

Are there other locations in Netherlands other than Amsterdam where I can find a Japanese language exchange partner?

You can also find a Japanese Tandem partner in <a href=/learn/japanese/enschede />Enschede, <a href=/learn/japanese/groningen />Groningen, and <a href=/learn/japanese/alkmaar />Alkmaar.

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 1,005 of them coming from Amsterdam.