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Learn English in Kyoto

Learn to actually speak English by making friends with native speakers

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When I hear a foreign language my heart starts to beat faster......

My language exchange partner is

Lütfen Ana Diliniz Türkçe ise mesaj Atmayın! Someone who respects races and differences. And don't afraid to ask anyhthing even it's about the delicate issues I'll answer with my all honesty

My learning goals

Improving my speaking skills and learning the things that I can't find on google about a culture.

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Ideal language community partner

I like to talk with passionate and friendly person...

My learning goals

Want to learn Spanish and improve French.

My favorite topics

I love traveling, and playing and watching sport.

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My name is taro. my job graphic designer. I like break dancing and traveling. I have a youtube of my trip. https://youtu.be/wKzdw-2ArwI Nice to meet you.

Ideal conversation exchange partner

gentle fun people.

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Perfect language exchange partner

Hii! I am curious about different cultures around the world coming from a mixed background myself. Just looking for some fun converstions.

My learning goals

I will be visiting Japan in the beginning of 2024! Would love to learn some basics until then! Otherwise I am always intersted in improving all my language skills and in cultural exchange.

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I want a conversation partner who is

Enthusiastic and positive. Someone who can hop on a plane to...

My learning goals

Better French. Learning some words in many languages. Meeting great people along the way.

My favorite topics

Light conversation or in learning, music, theater, travel, movies, arts, entrepreneurship, science, pseudoscience.. I am open to most topics.

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Becoming as fluent as possibl...

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I don‘t mind. I‘m always open to new topics.

My language exchange partner is

It would be good, if he/she was a native speaker.

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I am chinese- australian raised in Sydney. I am a law student,...

Ideal language community partner

Share me anything about your life

My learning goals

Write and read Chinese fluently I am travelling to Japan and Korea and Taiwan in December~ let’s be friends

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Ideal conversation exchange partner

Anyone as long as they can respect cultural differences....

My learning goals

I’d like to speak Mandarin fluently.

My favorite topics

music, travelling, hiking, reading, photography and calligraphy

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My learning goals

To learn the basics and learn a lot about the culture and norm...

My favorite topics

Life in general, social situation in countries, difference between culture, food, clothing, games, movies, series, anime

Perfect language exchange partner

Age and gender does not matter and your level of english does not matter either. But you should do youe best to engage in the conversation!

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My favorite topics

Travelling and the life experiences that’s comes from it. I also...

I want a conversation partner who is

Anyone, I can learn from all types of people.

My learning goals

Confidence and a natural flow when talking.

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My language exchange partner is

Someone who is interested in learning german. Likely and humorous...

My learning goals

Learn japanese and dutch, make friends all over the world

My favorite topics

Traveling, hiking, culture, anime, fitness, photography, drawing

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I wanna prepare my japanese skill for futur...

My favorite topics

anime music gaming and some gambling perhaps

Ideal language community partner

any I would say, just wanna makes some friends

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I love food, books, and music! I love spending my free time looking...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

I like people that does their best in getting along and making friends!

My learning goals

I want to be able to hold a conversation with Japanese speakers.

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Somebody who love to talk traveling in Japan and other countries,...

My learning goals

Wish to learn advanced level of English, a good conversation skill of Japanese, and ya learning Korean language ( because of running man)

My favorite topics

Book readings like sciences ( yup, sciences), history, and Japanese culture (+travel)… I wish one day I can travel to Europe and western countries.

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Kyoto

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My learning goals

Develop my Japanese writing skill...

My favorite topics

Music Cinema Martial arts Languages Travel Food

I want a conversation partner who is

A Japanese speaker learning French or English

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Sports Languages Cultur...

My language exchange partner is

Fun and friendly!

My learning goals

Help others learn English

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"I have never made so many friends so fast. It’s really fun having all these people to learn languages with."

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Someone open minded cool and who want to exchang...

My learning goals

Getting better in languages

My favorite topics

Hey I am interested in what you are doing in your life ! (Work, studies or vacation) I am open minded for everything !

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Kyoto

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My learning goals

Learning some Japanese and meet nice people...

My favorite topics

Media culture, art and sciences, creative storytelling, philosophy, psychology and of course, linguistics.

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Being able to talk, to eat, to walk and be open-minded.

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#Music #Kpop #Sport #Games #Trave...

Perfect language exchange partner

All the people who are funny and nice

My learning goals

Improve my knowledge about Korean/Japanese Culture and in general, Asian culture !

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Someone I can be language partners and friends with in Kyoto...

My learning goals

To become conversational and able to make friends in my target language.

My favorite topics

Language, culture, music, art, movies, travel, Star Wars, Attack on Titan, League of Legends

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I travel a lot,so it is very useful to know many language...

My favorite topics

Traveling, spirituality, culture

My language exchange partner is

Open-minded and easygoing

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Travel, music, movies, hiking, nature, book...

Ideal language community partner

Open minded, somebody who likes to laugh and enjoys life

My learning goals

Improve speaking skills in Japanese

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Diligent and really want to learn a languag...

My learning goals

To understand the whole topic under the conversation with foreigners. Just feel free to text me.

My favorite topics

Traveling, basketball, Photography

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ま日本語は喋ってますが細かいところは綺麗にするように。また、12月に日本語能力試験の2級を受けます。 I can speak...

My favorite topics

Art, travel, hitch hiking, food, ramen, cooking, painting, watercolor, watercolour, drawing, お絵描き、水彩、ハイキング、旅行、ヒッチハイク、料理、ラーメン

Perfect language exchange partner

女性の友達を作りたいです。関西にいる方お願いします♪

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楽しく、落ち着いた会話ができること let's have a good time together~

My learning goals

中文人(中文),français(Débutant), English(advanced)

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My language exchange partner is

面白い、爽やか、日本語を話せる、中国語を勉強する人、友達になりたい...

My learning goals

日本語が上手になるために、一緒に頑張リましょー ⸜(* ॑꒳ ॑* )⸝

My favorite topics

アニメ、映画、広告、心理学、アート、旅行、猫の肉球、美味しい食べ物、音楽、jk制服、日本文化、娘心があること

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Having friends around the world...

My favorite topics

Cultural exchange, training, guitar, photography. Let we start a talk and enjoy the fun.

Ideal language community partner

Who are interesting in learning different and share cultures differences.

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I want to make friends from all over the world...

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anybody is welcome!

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I want to talk with friends in foreign languages more fluently!

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Socievole, amichevole, sereno, con il senso dell'umorismo. Amante...

My learning goals

Parlate in giapponese in modo sciolto di argomenti diversi

My favorite topics

Viaggi, sport, arte

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I want to make Japanese, Spanish and Korean friend I want to...

My favorite topics

I love music, movies, books and video games. I also love travelling, and I am currently living in Japan for one year, until September 2019. I like to talk about culture and everyday life things (:

I want a conversation partner who is

Active people who want to talk regularly

Looking for an online language exchange partner in Kyoto, Japan?

Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 785 English speakers in Kyoto looking to learn English 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 English language exchange in Kyoto?

In Kyoto there are 785 members ready to have a English language exchange.

Are there other locations in Japan other than Kyoto where I can find a English language exchange partner?

You can also find a English Tandem partner in <a href=/learn/english/inuyama />Inuyama, <a href=/learn/english/miyazaki />Miyazaki, and <a href=/learn/english/minamisuita />Minamisuita.

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 785 of them coming from Kyoto.