Learn Japanese in Grand Rapids
Learn to actually speak Japanese by making friends with native speakers
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D.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
Lithuanian
English
LEARNS
Spanish
Portuguese
German
My favorite topics
Travel, sports, countries, languages, cooking, musi...
My language exchange partner is
Super dedicated language learners with a chill attitude to life
My learning goals
Practice a language with a real person for 6 months
K.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
English
LEARNS
German
Dutch
Danish
Ideal language community partner
I’m looking for someone to chat with a little bit each day over...
My learning goals
-I will be going to Germany in Fall 2023 for an intensive German course. I would like to be comfortable having conversations in German before I arrive in Germany.
My favorite topics
Reading, games (board games and video games), animals, traveling, hiking, camping, history, music, visiting local parks
W.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
English
LEARNS
American Sign Language
French
Spanish
My learning goals
I want to become more fluent in these languages not just speaking-wise...
My favorite topics
Cats Books Writing Tv shows or movies Fan fiction or fandoms Life
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Someone kind and sweet, loves language, is very patient. Loves to joke around and goof off but can be serious when need be. Just relaxed and chill.
D.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Japanese
My favorite topics
I enjoy talking about anything, really. Religion, socio-political...
Perfect language exchange partner
Someone who would be willing to work with me as I make mistakes, while giving helpful corrections.
My learning goals
I would like to improve in my ability to speak Japanese
Find more than
38
Japanese speakers in Grand Rapids
G.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Japanese
I want a conversation partner who is
Close to my age, has hobbies they like to talk abou...
My learning goals
Better pronunciation and casual conversation skills
My favorite topics
Food and cooking, Nintendo/video games, art and drawing, sewing, cosplay, anime, manga
C.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Dothraki
German
French
My learning goals
I would like to further my language skills so I am more prepared...
My favorite topics
Music, politics, languages, animals, science, movies, books, life. I work at a brewery in Michigan! I have taken Russian, French, and German classes through my university, but I’m best at German.
My language exchange partner is
Someone who loves different cultures.
A.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
Italian
English
LEARNS
Spanish
Chinese (Simplified)
Ideal conversation exchange partner
I'm an Italian living in US. Anybody who likes to practice languages...
My learning goals
Trying to learn Spanish and review my Chinese :) Currently living in US
My favorite topics
Music, traveling,learning new languages
Speaking is the fastest way to fluency
Practice listening, improve your pronunciation, and learn to speak a foreign language with native speakers – no matter where you are.
J.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
English
Emoji
LEARNS
Chinese (Simplified)
Spanish
My learning goals
I hope I can become fluent in a language someday, but until that...
My favorite topics
I play guitar (both acoustic and bass guitar), I love playing video games, doing stuff with computers, and listening to music (and I love languages)
Perfect language exchange partner
Someone accepting and understanding :)
C.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Portuguese
My favorite topics
I enjoy learning about life, activities, food, travel etc. Really...
I want a conversation partner who is
Is patient with a sense of humor :)
My learning goals
To be able to converse with my Portuguese friends and with others while traveling and visiting.
Connect with learners around the world
Join a global community
Learn what matters to you
Have fun, engaging conversations
M.
Grand Rapids
NEWFluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
German
My favorite topics
Tech, Music, Travel, Languages, Culture, Food, Books, Lord of...
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Open, Intelligent, Curious, Adventurous, Likes Meeting New People, Likes Traveling
My learning goals
Practice my Spanish, as I rarely have the opportunity to practice it, learn new colloquial phrases. Practice and maintain my German
C.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
English
LEARNS
German
Perfect language exchange partner
A girl who is around my age who is willing to help me improve...
My learning goals
Improve my Mandarin Chinese language ability.
My favorite topics
I love music! (Even though I study Chinese, I love K pop, my favorite group is BTS) I play the trombone and piano. I’m also a fan of Star Wars/Star Trek.
H.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
German
My learning goals
I am hoping to improve my grammar and speaking confidence...
My favorite topics
I love talking about language, music, culture, and books. I have broad interests and I like be discussing anything with someone who is passionate about their topic.
I want a conversation partner who is
I am looking for someone that I can communicate with regularly and who is interesting!
Simone uses Tandem to learn English skills required for her career.
"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."
H.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
English
LEARNS
German
I want a conversation partner who is
Someone who is eager to gain new experiences through traveling,...
My learning goals
I want to learn more colloquial german and sound less like someone who is speaking straight from a textbook. I’d like to learn more vocabulary and expand my understanding of grammar.
My favorite topics
Current events and culture, film and literature, and hobbies like cooking!
Looking for an online language exchange partner in Grand Rapids, United States?
Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 38 Japanese speakers in Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids?
In Grand Rapids there are 38 members ready to have a Japanese language exchange.
Are there other locations in United States other than Grand Rapids where I can find a Japanese language exchange partner?
You can also find a Japanese Tandem partner in <a href=/learn/japanese/dallas />Dallas, <a href=/learn/japanese/ashburn />Ashburn, and <a href=/learn/japanese/long-beach />Long Beach.
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 38 of them coming from Grand Rapids.