learn languages travel

Learn Japanese in Manhattan

Learn to actually speak Japanese by making friends with native speakers

Other FlagJapanese
keyboard_arrow_down

Manhattan

keyboard_arrow_down
Y.

Y.

Manhattan

format_quote
31

Fluent

中文 (简体) Flag

Chinese (Simplified)

English Flag

English

LEARNS

粵語 Flag

Cantonese

My favorite topics

Daily lifeculture work out️ scam walks away cuz it won't work...

My language exchange partner is

Chatterbox, Cool ppl, energetic ppl, chill vibe

My learning goals

Make friends no cap. Doing a PhD study try to survive.

A.

A.

Manhattan

format_quote
3

Fluent

Español Flag

Spanish

English Flag

English

LEARNS

Português Flag

Portuguese

Ideal language community partner

Cualquer um que deseje falar e aprende...

My learning goals

Melhorar nas outras linguas

My favorite topics

Música, Esportes e Biología

G.

G.

Manhattan

format_quote
2

Fluent

Español Flag

Spanish

Português Flag

Portuguese

LEARNS

English Flag

English

My learning goals

Deseo poder aprender a comunicarme bien en el idioma estudiado...

My favorite topics

Me gusta conocer nuevas personas, viajar, conocer nuevos lugares. Amo la ciencia y mi pasión esta en el campo.

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Personas con metes abiertas e inteligentes para poder hablar de temas interesantes y aprender uno del otro.

H.

H.

Manhattan

Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

한국어 Flag

Korean

My favorite topics

culture, kpop, food, animal...

Perfect language exchange partner

anyone who wants to be friends and help me with korean

My learning goals

get to a point where i can visit korea and speak comfortably

Members Count Background
Other Flag

Find more than

30

Japanese speakers in Manhattan

T.

T.

Manhattan

Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

Español Flag

Spanish

I want a conversation partner who is

I can learn off them easily and there fun to talk t...

My learning goals

To be able to be fluent in the language

My favorite topics

Just random conversations

H.

H.

Manhattan

Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

Español Flag

Spanish

My learning goals

I want to have to opportunity to talk with someone in Spanish...

My favorite topics

Anything like jobs or school or life or food or sports or literally anything

My language exchange partner is

Someone who doesn’t mind my horrible spanish

C.

C.

Manhattan

format_quote
1

Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

Deutsch Flag

German

My favorite topics

Music, Politics, Current Events, Philosophy, Science, Architecture,...

Ideal language community partner

Engaging and Curious

My learning goals

I feel like I have hit a plateau in German and I want to get better

Y.

Y.

Manhattan

Fluent

中文 (简体) Flag

Chinese (Simplified)

LEARNS

English Flag

English

Ideal conversation exchange partner

友善有趣学...

My learning goals

顺利交流

My favorite topics

生活美食宠物

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.

Google Play Store BadgeGoogle Play Store Badge
Practice speaking language fluent
K.

K.

Garland

Fluent

Español Flag

Spanish

LEARNS

中文 (简体) Flag

Chinese (Simplified)

My learning goals

I would like to travel to other parts of the world and be able...

My favorite topics

Series, video games, cats, K-pop, anime, and draw, etc etc Me gustan mucho los gatos xd I like cats c":

Perfect language exchange partner

I just want to have friends and be able to learn from them c: At first, I’m a little shy but I can talk about anything ( with respect, please ), so don’t worry c:

A.

A.

Libertyville

format_quote
4

Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

Español Flag

Spanish

My favorite topics

travel food sport...

I want a conversation partner who is

nice respectful honest

My learning goals

improve my spanish speaking skills

N.

N.

Pacific Grove

Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

中文 (简体) Flag

Chinese (Simplified)

My language exchange partner is

好的朋友是一位跟想我一起说一说,很耐心的人...

My learning goals

我想毫不费力地说中文。

My favorite topics

我想聊些日常的生活,什么都在心神中。

J.

J.

Louisville

format_quote
1

Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

Español Flag

Spanish

My learning goals

I want to become fluent in Spanish...

My favorite topics

Language, Travel, Movies, TV

Ideal language community partner

Someone who can help me in Spanish.

Connect with learners around the world

Value Community

Join a global community

Value Learn

Learn what matters to you

Value Conversation

Have fun, engaging conversations

L.

L.

New York

NEW

Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

Español Flag

Spanish

My favorite topics

I enjoy discussing current events, sports, and things to do in...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

My tandem partner lives on the West Side of NYC (ideally close to West Harlem) and is excited to engage with someone actively seeking to pick back up a language conversationally. He or she will be patient and willing to correct me when needed.

My learning goals

I want to pick up conversational fluency in Spanish

M.

M.

Spring

Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

日本語 Flag

Japanese

Perfect language exchange partner

People that are learning English, that way we both are benefitting!...

My learning goals

I want to be able to speak some Japanese by the time I arrive at 広島 大学 in the fall.... Without a textbook. Also, I'd like to actually understand the puns in Monogatari

My favorite topics

I love performing Chemistry, but I love watching a little anime and listening to music!

A.

A.

Alton

Fluent

Español Flag

Spanish

LEARNS

日本語 Flag

Japanese

My learning goals

My language goal is able to speak Japanese fluently. I would...

My favorite topics

Anything really. Im still learning the language, Hopefully I get better. And make a pen pal, or friends over seas.

I want a conversation partner who is

I don't know. A womans' perspective would be nice. I would be glad if it was male, or female either way.

J.

J.

Santa Clarita

format_quote
2

Fluent

English Flag

English

Emoji Flag

Emoji

LEARNS

한국어 Flag

Korean

My favorite topics

Music, art, culture, and daily lif...

My language exchange partner is

Someone who I’m able to become close friends with

My learning goals

To be able to speak the languages fluently and make global friends❤️

Kai

Kai uses Tandem to share their culture with other members.

starstarstarstarstar

“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!”

M.

M.

New York

Fluent

Italiano Flag

Italian

日本語 Flag

Japanese

LEARNS

English Flag

English

Ideal language community partner

Simpatico, educato, amante dei viagg...

My learning goals

Imparare l’inglese fluentemente sia per il privato che per il lavoro

My favorite topics

Cultura, bellezza, trucco, moda, fotografia, arte, città, viaggu

M.

M.

Salt Lake City

Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

Português Flag

Portuguese

My learning goals

Develop a vocabulary around topics of interest. I am passionate...

My favorite topics

Travel, the environment, politics, films, adventuring, backpacking, skiing.

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Available to practice a couple times a week. A slow and patient speaker! Someone who helps me improve my sentence structure. I'd love to learn many idioms and colloquialisms!

M.

M.

Syracuse

NEW

Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

Français Flag

French

My favorite topics

Harry Potter, Twilight, books, writing, cooking, food, New York...

Perfect language exchange partner

Someone who can listen and have a good conversation with me!

My learning goals

I would like to be able to chat with ease!

J.

J.

Maryville

Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

日本語 Flag

Japanese

I want a conversation partner who is

A Kind, and helpful person. Someone to practice Japanese with...

My learning goals

Eventually speak easily and comfortably.

My favorite topics

Horse wrangler, Vocalist, and photographer.

You may know us from…
Mashable accolade
Accolade tech-crunch
Accolade life-hacker
Accolade evening-standard
Accolade insider
Accolade best-of-app-store-grey
Accolade best-of-play-store-grey
L.

L.

Bailey's Crossroads

Fluent

Español Flag

Spanish

LEARNS

English Flag

English

My learning goals

Poder viajar, abrir nuevas puertas laborales y crecimiento persona...

My favorite topics

Películas, series, libros, cultura, música.

My language exchange partner is

Una persona que no deje morir la conversación y tal ves ser amigos en un futuro

N.

N.

Campbell

Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

Français Flag

French

My favorite topics

Music and movie...

Ideal language community partner

Someone who understands French conjugation and is well versed in French culture. I’m interested in French film and music.

My learning goals

I want to be able to speak fluently in French so that I can converse with my friends who speak the language.

H.

H.

Lennox

Fluent

中文 (简体) Flag

Chinese (Simplified)

LEARNS

Español Flag

Spanish

Ideal conversation exchange partner

talkative ,we will help each other in learning language....

My learning goals

I wanna to make a lot of friends!!

My favorite topics

I have a lot of hobbies and I also like trying new things. I would like to learn different new culture about your country.

V.

V.

Milpitas

Fluent

中文 (简体) Flag

Chinese (Simplified)

LEARNS

American Sign Language Flag

American Sign Language

My learning goals

达到用英语交流的目...

My favorite topics

家庭、朋友、购物、旅游、学习

Perfect language exchange partner

友善、耐心

M.

M.

Honolulu

NEW

Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

Français Flag

French

My favorite topics

Art, music, photograph...

I want a conversation partner who is

Enjoys the same things I do

My learning goals

To become fluent in both French and Spanish

C.

C.

Iowa City

Fluent

中文 (简体) Flag

Chinese (Simplified)

LEARNS

English Flag

English

My language exchange partner is

Outgoing Easy goin...

My learning goals

Talking fluently

My favorite topics

Movie and video game

L.

L.

New York

Fluent

中文 (简体) Flag

Chinese (Simplified)

中文 (繁體) Flag

Chinese (Traditional)

LEARNS

Français Flag

French

My learning goals

Conversational, and able to communicate freely in a native way....

My favorite topics

Culture, food, traveling, fashion, dancing, sports, philosophy

Ideal language community partner

Native French speaker, who is open minded and like to know more than what France can offer, likes to travel, knows about life, and be patient to be a good professor.

C.

C.

San Gabriel

Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

Español Flag

Spanish

My favorite topics

philosophy, buddhism, art, communication, healing. ig:@clenclen...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

traveling this summer to paris, stockholm, rome, barcelona. let’s chat! ig:@clenclen.

My learning goals

meet new people and explore new worlds

K.

K.

New York

Fluent

Español Flag

Spanish

LEARNS

English Flag

English

Perfect language exchange partner

Culto con temas de conversació...

My learning goals

Necesito aprender inglés

My favorite topics

Tecnología, viajes

N.

N.

San Diego

Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

日本語 Flag

Japanese

My learning goals

I would like to be fluent in Japanese by 202...

My favorite topics

Culture, movies and tv, history, food, travel, anime, video games

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone who is interested interested in talking about culture

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

Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 13 Japanese speakers in Manhattan 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 Manhattan?

In Manhattan there are 13 members ready to have a Japanese language exchange.

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

You can also find a Japanese Tandem partner in <a href=/learn/japanese/newton />Newton, <a href=/learn/japanese/las-vegas />Las Vegas, and <a href=/learn/japanese/anaheim />Anaheim.

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 13 of them coming from Manhattan.