掲示板 Forums - Conversation Partner Signup (Interest Check)

I'd love to connect with other people and chat informally! I have been living in Japan since 2008 but my studies have been pretty off-and-on until the past year or so. Thanks to the pandemic, I have a lot fewer chances to go out (boo) but a lot more time to stay in and study textbooks (yay?). I guess I am at around the N2 level, though I haven't taken the test. I speak Japanese pretty much every day but struggle with kanji and grammar. I like playing video and board games, reading, and taking pictures of my cats. Please feel free to message me either here or on Discord @ renkotsuban#7102. (I am in the renshuu Discord channel but mostly lurking because I am shy, whoops.) I am also on LINE and Steam so if you'd prefer either of those methods instead, just lemme know and I'll add you. Let's do our best!!

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I've always liked the idea of someone to practice with but I was too perfectionist / anxiety ridden to try with an official speaking coach on a schedule. I'm a really patient person, I will die to Soulsborne boss 100 times and not be angry, kind of a clown in the original sense, so it's best to partner up with someone who can just laugh along with mistakes and not stress. Best learning comes from pushing your limits and making mistakes! And feel free to take your time too.

I've studied for about 6 years, want to say I'm a low N2 or high N3, or better yet just say I'm 'Animal Crossing' level lol, as I play どうぶつの森 fully comprehended on DS. I do know assorted N1 material too, as I'm a fan of some Heian period characters/ figures / stories, so I end up reading a lot of archaic speech. Reading is my strongest skill, I love kanji, and love learning new kanji so throw em out there if you know obscure words to use in context.

We can practice wherever, you can drop me a message here, or discord is ebi#0236, or if you prefer the 'pen pal letter' style where there's more time between conversation but more substance, you can add me on Slowly ID: XDZMRW
I'd probably want to just start off with writing, maybe someday verbal / listening, as it's my weakest skill thanks to auditory processing issues (for all languages), but not necessary.

I love cats, the beach, aquatic animals, bugs / arachnids, severe weather, moon/sun, video games like Silent Hill, Skyrim, New Vegas, etc, I play FGO, I like hiking / being alone in nature, and visual kei music. I'm a surrealist monster / concept artist and painter.

Whatever your skill level doesn't matter to me, we can exchange and learn on equal terms, or I can help you out or vice-versa. See you maybe.

(・ﻌ・) /☆

@Noiress12 I might be able to help you with your issue (I run renshuu). Feel free to send me a DM!

Hiii!!!

Japanese level: I have studied on and off for about 1.5- ish years, and am currently working on sentences and katakana.

How you want to practice: Writing would work best for me, just know that I'm not the best with convo, so I might have slightly incorrect translations.

Preferred communication: Inside of renshuu would work best for me. (I can't do text or Discord)

Personal Interests: Heya! I'm a 9-11 yr. old girl who loves horse riding, piano, reading, and sports. I also enjoy any type of drawing, and especially love drawing cats. Pls let me know if you are interested in chatting in Japanese!

Japanese Level:

My JLPT level is N5 in my school but I'm already learning N3 and N2 on renshuu. I started learning Japanese on Duolingo since 2021, but I've only attended official Japanese lessons since 2023, last year.

How I want to practice:

Writing (cause the internet is dangerous!!)

Preferred communication:

On renshuu

Personal Interests:

Firstly, obviously learning Japanese!!(And other random interesting things too) I like reading manga? Oh I would love some Japanese music recommendations. And also reading, drawing... Many things