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Learn Japanese in Edinburgh

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My favorite topics

learning languages; reading books, hiking, cooking and travelling;...

My language exchange partner is

Anyone basically :) would like to know more about different cultures while practicing languages and helping others at the same time. Let’s have a great time together while working towards our language goals !

My learning goals

Being fluent in both French and Spanish, and ultimately becoming a hyper-polyglot fluent in eight languages

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Ideal language community partner

Someone who loves to be a good listener and gives a feedback...

My learning goals

I don't have any specific goal. Just having fun by learning a new language.

My favorite topics

Science, music, travel and so on. In general, though, I love discussions through which people's way of thinking and value judgment become visible.

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My learning goals

Meet new people, speak fluentl...

My favorite topics

Films, books, travel, food, cafes, baking, cultures, hobby

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Curious, friendly

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Earth Need Funny People!!! ๑⃙⃘´༥`๑⃙⃘ ig:cheungr3 welcome everyone!!...

Perfect language exchange partner

for me, i think...a long& stable friendship is better.. but short one is also okay! just talk about culture! Play Minecraft? i like chatting, so, dont be shy! No dating, no romance, can joke but just here for life,

My learning goals

make friends with you all! !

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I want a conversation partner who is

Relaxed, open personalit...

My learning goals

Communicating at a good level with ppl around the world

My favorite topics

Life , humans, chillin, hiking, music, cultural differences, LoL (game),meetin interesting people around the am human

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Obtain MBA in the U...

My favorite topics

Business, Business school, Edinburgh, Baseball, Study abroad, Dance, Manufacturing , Engineering, Food, Restaurants, Toy figures,

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English native speakers

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My favorite topics

language learning,traveling,cultur...

Ideal language community partner

a good guy who speaks English and wants to learn Chinese

My learning goals

improve my oral English and make some good friends

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Ideal conversation exchange partner

Classy, capable of having a debate that ones doesn't always agree...

My learning goals

Ultimate goal is to meet you in real life! I've met several people from tandem over the years, some still my friends to this day, friends through cultural exchange, differences and similarities is the goal !

My favorite topics

Movie, litterature, traveling, languages, food/cooking (wine!), art, history, fashion, criminology, herbology, astrology, astronomy, geopolitics, economy, ethnology (birds) any subject is interesting if you make it interesting!

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My learning goals

I hope to eventually become fluent in Japanese...

My favorite topics

一番好きなはやっぱりSFです。そのあと何でも観ます!犬も飼ってます(グレーハウンド)。今エディンバラに住んでいます(スコットランド)。めっちゃ綺麗です!コロナあと是非来てください!

Perfect language exchange partner

There is a good bit of English I can teach you - from very beginnings, to all the tiny little details. My accent is British English. 今は日本語で中級レベルです、もっと上手になりたいです!

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I want a conversation partner who is

Easygoing and polite people. INS: zitingyu98

My learning goals

Everyday native English. YES I m working on becoming an English native speaker (no wayy)>:-<

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My language exchange partner is

Understanding, patient, polite, fu...

My learning goals

I want to improve by chatting with a native

My favorite topics

Music, Art, Digital media, arts installations, social issues, dogs, hip hop dance

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My learning goals

Currently, I'm studying towards the JLPT Level 5 exam in December....

My favorite topics

I enjoy design, playing/making games, watching anime, learning about different cultures and food! I like running too.

Ideal language community partner

Native Japanese speakers, who are also interested in learning English.

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Art, history, new...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone intelligent and open minded

My learning goals

Improve my Japanese

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I'm interested in talk with people from UK/USA and Japan but...

My learning goals

My favorite topics

We could talk about travel, different cultures, series/ movies ( I'm a big fan of Marvel, Star Wars...that kind of thing. But I'm a movie lover in general), anime, food, pets, video games, museums...also animation! I'm 3D artist so its my thing :)

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My learning goals

Improving my Japanese/Spanish. Practicing writing in hiragana/katakana...

My favorite topics

I love sports! Tennis, football and swimming in particular. I also like to read, watch anime/tv shows and play music. If you play games then please talk to me about them too!

I want a conversation partner who is

Everyone is welcome! Ideally, people who will be patient with my poor Japanese/Spanish and can teach me about their culture. If you’re interested in Scottish culture and want to learn some phrases please message me!

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I like sport, nature, science and watch series. I love so much...

My language exchange partner is

I'd like improve my language skills in russian, french and English and learn norwegian , but I'd love make friends as well. I really enjoy meet people from different country

My learning goals

Speaking fluently russian, french, english and islandic

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"Fantastic app full of fantastic people. I’ve made many friends and I’m even planning trips to see them. It’s turned my life around!"

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Ideal language community partner

I'd like to talk to any English, Dutch or Japanese native speakers....

My learning goals

• Mastering English • Reading Japanese • Basic conversation in Dutch

My favorite topics

I'm trying to maintain and develop my English language skills. I'll be studying at a high level soon and I want to be prepared. Please feel free to correct me anytime! I'm currently teaching myself Japanese. I'm only a beginner!

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Improve my languages and meet interesting peopl...

My favorite topics

Travel, Technology, Exercise

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Open minded with passion for learning and travel

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My favorite topics

I'm very quiet guy e anche molto CURIOSO, I like meet new people,...

Perfect language exchange partner

I'm happy to speak with everyone

My learning goals

Can you help me with my English? Please

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I want a conversation partner who is

Anyone who's open-minded and willing to learn and share their...

My learning goals

I'd like to learn how to speak, read and write Japanese as well as improve my French.

My favorite topics

Games, Pro Wrestling, Anime, Books, Animals, Movies, Nature, Travel, Food, Music, Tattoos, Fashion, Martial Arts, History.

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My learning goals

J aimerai apprendre un peu de japonais et d'italien ainsi que...

My favorite topics

Meditation, cuisine gluten free, vegan, piano, tango argentin, netflix, feministe, déco ...

My language exchange partner is

Cultivé, décontracté, amusant

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My favorite topics

I like music and playing the guitar I’m a kind person that wants...

Ideal language community partner

Anyone

My learning goals

Making new friends and to help people improve their English

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My favorite topics

Movies/TV Series (especially sitcom)/Music (mostly rock and pop)/Stand-up...

My learning goals

Speaking skills improvement with English. Pass the JLPT N2.

Ideal conversation exchange partner

I would like to talk with someone who is easy going and friendly

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My learning goals

I want to start learning simple words through conversation. Then...

My favorite topics

Food and Cooking, Technology, Recent Events, Culture Difference's. I'm pretty happy to discuss anything really.

Perfect language exchange partner

I want to talk with someone who is patient and will be willing to talk to me slowly so that I can learn! I want to find someone who will help me acquire the languages I want to learn.

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Cooking, hiking, black humour, cats, koto playing, traveling,...

I want a conversation partner who is

I’m very easy to get along with, so I don’t have perfect tandem partner. Come as you are and I think we will be perfect! :)

My learning goals

Get better in Swedish which should be my second language and practise Japanese further from what I already know.

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My language exchange partner is

Anyone. 착한 사람이라면 연락해 주세요...

My learning goals

I want to become more fluent and natural.

My favorite topics

Everything. TV shows and music.

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My learning goals

Fluidez conversaciona...

My favorite topics

Deporte, dibujo, cultura, viajar, naturaleza

Ideal language community partner

Alguien curioso, aventurero,abierto

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Anything in general really, world issues to small talks, I’m...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Humorous, patience and easy to talk to

My learning goals

Able to hold casual conversation

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Perfect language exchange partner

Someone who has similar interests. They don't have to necessarily...

My learning goals

I am currently studying Japanese. So I would like to be able to improve my pronunciations, create coherent dialogues and also to be able to hold a conversation.

My favorite topics

I'm fine with any kind of topic but what I would enjoy most is talking about anime, manga, video games and music.

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My learning goals

Learn about Japanese language and culture...

My favorite topics

Drawing, music, travelling, food, Japanese culture, manga... Anything! (I also want to learn Korean eventually~)

I want a conversation partner who is

Anyone!! Let's make friends and help each other!

Looking for an online language exchange partner in Edinburgh, United Kingdom?

Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 433 Japanese speakers in Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh?

In Edinburgh there are 433 members ready to have a Japanese language exchange.

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

You can also find a Japanese Tandem partner in <a href=/learn/japanese/huddersfield />Huddersfield, <a href=/learn/japanese/luton />Luton, and <a href=/learn/japanese/norwich />Norwich.

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 433 of them coming from Edinburgh.