Jonathon Salichs
Profession: Elementary School Teacher
Interests: Music production, Singing,Education, Reading, Japanese, Sociology, Philosophy, Abstract art,YouTube, Gaming
Education: Bachelor of Arts in International Studies from Georgia Southern University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Fluent)
Dylan
Profession: Professional English Editor at a think tank. 研究所のプロ英語編集者
Interests: I am interested in travel, food, reading, history, art, music, and all things Japan! I currently live in Seattle, Washington (USA), but I have lived in Osaka and Yokohama, Japan and speak advanced Japanese, too, so I know what it's like to learn a foreign language. I am passionate about history, and learning new things. What are you passionate about?
旅行、食べ物、読書、歴史、芸術、音楽や日本に興味があります！今アメリカのワシントン州のシアトル市に住んでいますが、大阪や横浜にも住んでいたことがあります。それで日本語も話せます。外国語を学ぶことの難しさがよく分かります！特に歴史や新しいことを習うのは興味深いです。一緒にたくさん話しましょう！
Education: Professional Japanese Language Tutorial, Yokohama, 2020.
日本語のプロフェショナル・チュートリアル、横浜、２０２０年
Certificate, 10-month Advanced Japanese Language Program, Yokohama, 2019-2020.
上級日本語の10ヶ月プログラム、横浜２０１９年〜２０２０年
Master's in International Studies, emphasis on Japanese History, 2019.
修士号：国際研究（日本史）２０１９年
Bachelor's in Asian Studies (minor Japanese), 2011.
学士号：アジア研究、２０１１年
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Fluent)
anthonyrowse
Profession: English language teacher, construction industry
Interests: Hello friends. I'm an Australian from Melbourne. I have lived in Japan for 18 years and now live in Scotland, U.K. I love talking to other people and learning about their lives, ideas and where they live. My hobbies are music, hiking, cooking, gardening and yoga.
Education: Bachelor of Arts (Social Science), Master of Education (TESOL)- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
Spoken Languages: English (Native: Australia / New Zealand), Japanese (Basic)
Amir Burke
Profession: Paid Social Manager
Interests: Languages and culture, traveling, video games, reading, television/entertainment media
Education: Bachelor of Arts in English from Michigan State University
Spoken Languages: English (Native), Japanese (Basic)
hamiltonb1988
Profession: Cabbage farm work In Gunma, Japan.
Interests: 日本の料理がすきです！にほんごのべんきょう.Travelling, Football, Playing Guitar, Socialising, Swimming, Surfing, Cooking,
Education: High School, Surfing Instructor Qualification
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Japanese (Basic)
Mike Cadman
Profession: English teacher
Interests: reading, writing novels, cooking, skiing, movies, studying languages
Education: Bachelor of Arts in French from the University of Calgary
CELTA certificate in ELT - RSA/Cambridge from English International, San Francisco
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), French (Conversational), Japanese (Basic)
Kyle
Profession: Student Chaplain
Interests: I am interested in travel, Japanese culture, foreign languages, books, and nature.
Education: B.A. in Communication Studies from Grove City College
M. Div. in Biblical Languages from Liberty University
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic)
Mr. Maxwell
Profession: Freelance Courier
Interests: I love music, games, animals, food, and travelling! I sing, play guitar, drums, and many other instruments. I have a large video game collection. I have a dog, a cat, and two rabbits. I’m currently learning Japanese, and I love languages. I love meeting new people and learning more about the world. I'd love to hear more about you! :D
Education: 120 hour TEFL certified.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic)
Michael Lange
Profession: Student
Interests: My main hobbies are reading and language learning. I love English-language fiction, but I'm also trying to explore things in translation from other cultures. Since I know some Japanese, I'm also excited to be starting on some Japanese-language novels too. I also know some Latin and Ancient Greek.
Education: Degrees in progress:
B.S. in Mathematics; B.A. in Classical Languages;
B.A. in Asian Cultures & Languages: Japanese
from the University of Texas at Austin
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic)
Rafael Valle
Profession: In between jobs
Interests: I'm interested in history, politics, and learning interesting things about random subjects. My hobbies include rollerblading, archery, reading, and video games. Memorable experiences include a visit to California, studying abroad in Japan, and soon I will be teaching English in Spain.
Education: Bachelors of Arts from Baruch College, I double majored in History and English
I am almost done acquiring certification to teach English abroad (TEFL)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Basic), Japanese (Basic)
H
Profession: Scientist.
Interests: Novel writing, public speaking, debating
Education: Bachelor of Science in Theoretical Physics, Master of Research in Physics, Master of Philosophy in Physics.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Arabic (Conversational), Japanese (Basic)
Robby Burns
Profession: CEO of Healthy Candy Nutrition LLC
Interests: Anime, Video Games, Yoga, Hiking, Japanese, Tennis, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Tik Tok Creator... I am a dude with MANY interests as you can see! I am passionate about all of these activities and hope to have great conversations with you about yours!
Education: Certified Yoga Instructor 200hr, Certified Tennis Professional, 3 years of College Experience
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic)
kbral
Profession: Software Engineer
Interests: I like to code large and small side projects for fun in my spare time. I love listening to and making music. I am also a fan of watching sports, and I like to cook when I have time.
Education: BSE in Computer Science Engineering from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, College of Engineering
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Spanish (Conversational), Persian (Conversational), Japanese (Basic)
Pineapple Prince
Profession: Sustainability Startup Founder
Interests: Sustainability, 3D design, 3D printing, Good books, My cat, Upcycling, Cooking
Education: Bachelor of Engineering, focused on Material Science and Plastic Technology
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic), Finnish (Basic)
Andrew
Profession: Musician; Marketing
Interests: I'm a musician and writer who loves to travel and meet people from all over the world. I've lived in Japan and the Netherlands and am currently living in my home country of Scotland. If I'm not at my computer or playing guitar I'm probably at a concert or out running. I love to talk about my favourite albums, movies, video games and want to find out about yours too.
Education: Master's Degree: Media Studies, University of Amsterdam; Bachelor's Degree: Film and Television, University of Glasgow.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Japanese (Basic)
hayessmith234
Profession: Assistant Language Instructor at the University of Oregon. Part-time barista!
Interests: I'm a creative person who loves to learn new hobbies and crafts! I like listening to music, drawing, playing video games, and watching YouTube videos. I love watching horror movies!
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Japanese and Asian Studies from the University of Oregon. SLAT (Second Language Acquisition & Teaching) certification from the University of Oregon.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational)
Tyrus Torres
Profession: Online ESL Teacher
Education
Working remotely while living in Germany, I work Monday through Friday teaching on a variety of platforms.
Interests: I have a keen interest on all things art, science, and history. Whenever I can I try to travel and immerse myself in new cultures and cuisine.
I am currently working from home, and having a lot of fun gardening, reading, learning German, and painting.
Education: Bachelors in Japanese Language and Culture
Education
Studied and learned about the history of East Asia through a Japanese specific lens. Was able to live in Saitama for one year for international study.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Conversational), Spanish (Basic)
James.elliott.cambly
Profession: Currently I teach as an Online English Teacher.
Interests: I love writing, reading, watching movies and photography. I have a wide range of interests, so you can really talk to me about anything!
Education: I have a Bachelor of Arts from Heythrop College, University of London. Also I have a Teaching English as a Foreign Language certificate (i-to-i)
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Japanese (Conversational)
Austin McConathy
Profession: Shift Manager at Starbucks, Inc.
Interests: For the last ten years I've been training in Northern Mantis Kung Fu, working towards opening my own . I also enjoy Japan and it's culture. I've been studying Japanese for the last three years and I've traveled there on several occasions. When I'm not studying or training, for fun I enjoy video games and anime, as well as reading novels and manga.
Education: Certified Instructor in Northern Mantis Kung Fu, TQUK Level 5 Certificate in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from International TEFL Academy.
Spoken Languages: English (Native: US / Canada), Japanese (Basic)
Edward Little
Profession: Teacher/Author
Interests: I love reading, writing, hiking and teaching English. I love Japanese culture and spent one year teaching English in Osaka.
Education: BA, English Literature and Creative Writing, Chester University, 2.1
MA, Publishing Fiction, Chester University, Merit
TEFL 120 Hours
Spoken Languages: English (Native: UK), Japanese (Basic)