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Learn Japanese in Brooklyn

Learn to actually speak Japanese by making friends with native speakers

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Garland

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Fluent

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English

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Japanese

My favorite topics

Films, anime, Music, Cats, Gym, Japanese Culture, Photography,...

My language exchange partner is

Someone I can converse with in Japanese. Be able to practice with and exchange eachother's language and also be able to make a friendship.

My learning goals

Have the ability to be fluent in Japanese colloquially and professionally.

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Lawrence

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English

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Spanish

Ideal language community partner

Social and enjoys talking about a number of different topics...

My learning goals

I want to be conversational in Spanish by my 30th bday.

My favorite topics

Business, traveling, outdoor sports/activities, reading, and cooking

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Oakley

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Fluent

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English

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Tagalog, Filipino

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Korean

My learning goals

To keep a conversation with someone, and get more fluent in the...

My favorite topics

I enjoy discussing life goals, future, hobbies, or anything to make conversation.

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone who will help me while I help them, a friend as well.

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Louisville

Fluent

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English

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American Sign Language

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Spanish

My favorite topics

Makeup Culture Lif...

Perfect language exchange partner

Open to conversation Patience Flexible

My learning goals

Get fluent so I can use my knowledge for work and speaking with my best friend who is also fluent. I am also going on a month long trip to Panama next year.

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Japanese speakers in Brooklyn

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M.

Tuscaloosa

Fluent

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English

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Japanese

I want a conversation partner who is

Tell me when I am wrong...

My learning goals

Learn to listen and comprehend more.

My favorite topics

Science and Math

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M.

Middleton

Fluent

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Persian

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English

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Spanish

My learning goals

I want to be able to have basic conversations in both Spanish...

My favorite topics

Fun activities (such as traveling, dancing, music, sports), psychology, relationship, education, entrepreneurship

My language exchange partner is

A passionate person that loves to learn and practice new languages

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Norwich

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English

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Swedish

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Russian

My favorite topics

Искусство, каллиграфия, еда, кулинария, путешестви...

Ideal language community partner

Кто-то, кто близок к моему возрасту и разделяет мои интересы

My learning goals

Моя семья русская, и я бы тоже хотел учить русский

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H.

Duluth

Fluent

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English

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Spanish

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French

Ideal conversation exchange partner

To be kind and to correct me when I’m wrong and also to understand...

My learning goals

To be fluent To order a taxi To meet different people To make people laugh It would look great on my resume To have fun To learn more

My favorite topics

I would like to learn more and practice multiple languages. I hope to achieve multiple goals and learn about different cultures!

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Libertyville

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English

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Spanish

My learning goals

To better myself in my spanish knowledge and cultural awareness...

My favorite topics

Band, Choir, Theater, Food, Environment, and everything in between!

Perfect language exchange partner

Anyone! Don’t be shy!!!

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K.

Universal City

Fluent

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Korean

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Japanese

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Chinese (Simplified)

My favorite topics

영화, 철학, 예술, creatives, anime, game...

I want a conversation partner who is

적극적, 솔직, no beating around the bush

My learning goals

to better myself

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L.

Danbury

Fluent

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Portuguese

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English

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Italian

My language exchange partner is

Outgoing, engaging, young spirit, and non-judgmental...

My learning goals

Speak Italoan fluently.

My favorite topics

I enjoying talking about traveling, family, nursing, books, and many other subjects.

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Brooklyn Park

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English

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Somali

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Korean

My learning goals

To get better at Chinese and Korean...

My favorite topics

really love food i like volleyball and anime and kpop and reading. i want to go to china to study in medical school

Ideal language community partner

nice chill people

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Value Community

Join a global community

Value Learn

Learn what matters to you

Value Conversation

Have fun, engaging conversations

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Severn

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Fluent

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Spanish

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English

My favorite topics

Cultura genera...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

una persona respetuosa

My learning goals

hablar con fluidez chino,coreano e ingles

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Summerville

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English

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Spanish

Perfect language exchange partner

I’m interested in communicating in Spanish and Portuguese languages...

My learning goals

I’d like to be able to communicate better with others when I travel abroad

My favorite topics

Travel Current events Festivals Bargains

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Prairieville

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English

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Spanish

My learning goals

Quiero poder hablar español con fluidez para comunicarme con...

My favorite topics

Videojuegos, música, libros y cualquier cosa que otros puedan considerar "nerd"

I want a conversation partner who is

Alguien que es muy paciente y emocionado conmigo cuando progreso en un nuevo idioma

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Libertyville

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Fluent

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English

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Spanish

My favorite topics

Musical theatre, dance, musi...

My language exchange partner is

Funny, smart, cute

My learning goals

Conversationally fluent

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L.

East Massapequa

Fluent

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English

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Irish

Ideal language community partner

Open, friendly, doesn't take life to seriousl...

My learning goals

Conversational

My favorite topics

TV, comedy, politics, pagan

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Kenner

Fluent

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English

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American Sign Language

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Italian

My learning goals

I want to become fluent and take some sabbaticals in Italy for...

My favorite topics

Health & fitness, nutrition, art & Health issues, travel, Italy, food-wine, environmental & climate needs in politics, mindfulness & meditation, mental health/psychology, American football, tennis, athletics & other sports (internat. soccer-“calcio”),

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone who is a”foodie “ and likes discussing Italian food, restaurants, nutrition & fitness options in Italy as well as options for cultural exploration. I teach a study abroad class for an American university every year and can discuss new options...

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K.

Riverview

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Fluent

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English

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Spanish

My favorite topics

Sports, travel, technology, science fiction, fitnes...

Perfect language exchange partner

Someone who enjoys teaching. Someone who is patient.

My learning goals

I eventually want to attain fluency.

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Jersey City

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English

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French

I want a conversation partner who is

A fluent/native speaker in the language that i want to learn....

My learning goals

Fluency, reading comprehension, listening comprehension, vocabulary, and understanding.

My favorite topics

Movies, tv shows, video games, comic books, music, language, anime, manga, and etc.

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New York

Fluent

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English

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Chinese (Simplified)

My learning goals

I wish to be fluent so I can study overseas!...

My favorite topics

-Dance,singing,listening to music,going to cafes, taking pictures

My language exchange partner is

Friendly people that would like to study a new language

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New York

Fluent

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Arabic

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Japanese

My favorite topics

Politics, comedy, and scienc...

Ideal language community partner

Native Japanese

My learning goals

Just simple Japanese talk

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New York

Fluent

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English

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French

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Good conversation and happy to chat in both our language...

My learning goals

I’d like to pass C1 French (eventually)

My favorite topics

Art, books, travel, anthropology, tech

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Aurora

Fluent

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English

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French

My learning goals

To improve my French accent and speak more like a native. To...

My favorite topics

Art, photography, philosophy, fitness, reading, personal development, and entertainment.

Perfect language exchange partner

...are fun, funny & patient. Are serious about learning another language and willing to suffer through my mistakes.

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C.

Moses Lake

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Fluent

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English

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Spanish

My favorite topics

Almost anything that flows My hobbies are cooking, travel, photography,...

I want a conversation partner who is

Who is willing to learn different languages from different parts of the world.

My learning goals

To be able to speak someone who is spanish, italian, and japanese fluently. A New Years resolution maybe?

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G.

Saginaw

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English

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Spanish

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Chinese (Simplified)

My language exchange partner is

I want to make long term international friends...

My learning goals

I want to maintain my Spanish and French and become fluent in Mandarin

My favorite topics

I want to do voice calls to practice speaking and comprehension. I like topics about business, technology, chemistry, biology, engineering, movies, and TV shows. I also have a PC if you have discord.

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New York

Fluent

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English

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Arabic

My learning goals

1. Be able to speak Arabic with confidence. 2. Feel comfortable...

My favorite topics

Life, food and travel

Ideal language community partner

Someone who wants to learn but also have a fun conversation

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S.

Harrisonburg

Fluent

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Korean

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English

My favorite topics

hobby , dream, work etc.. like anything interesting and fun...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Anyone who can help me with English and also Who is kind, fun, warm-hearted:) I am not looking for someone to date‍♀️ I am running an English social club in Gwangju and also teaching Korean for foreigners. if you are interested let me know:)

My learning goals

I came here to pratice English. Cause I want to live abroad few years later! And I want to talk in English with native speaker I can also help you with Korean.

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Long Beach

Fluent

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English

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French

Perfect language exchange partner

Anyone who has a desire to learn, anyone who is enthusiastic,...

My learning goals

Ease of conversation, expanding vocabulary, understanding better.

My favorite topics

I’m interested in theater, literature, politics, textile arts, music, writing, spiritual practices… There is little that doesn’t interest me.

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Lexington

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English

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German

My learning goals

I want to eventually become fluent in German...

My favorite topics

I enjoy talking about books, movies, music, culture, travel. Really anything!

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone who is patient but encouraging (meine deutsch ist sehr schlecht)

Looking for an online language exchange partner in Brooklyn, United States?

Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 1,369 Japanese speakers in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn?

In Brooklyn there are 1,369 members ready to have a Japanese language exchange.

Are there other locations in United States other than Brooklyn where I can find a Japanese language exchange partner?

You can also find a Japanese Tandem partner in <a href=/learn/japanese/cedar-rapids />Cedar Rapids, <a href=/learn/japanese/naperville />Naperville, and <a href=/learn/japanese/bridgewater />Bridgewater.

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 1,369 of them coming from Brooklyn.