I'm looking for someone in the UK time zone to practice speaking Japanese with, based on the topics in Genki 1.  I'm a native English speaker.  I am currently finishing Chapter 6 and while my listening skills are improving and I can complete the written exercises, my speaking ability needs way more practice. I find it difficult to generate the language as opposed to passively listening/studying.  I have taken some italki lessons with a native Japanese speaker but I'd like to partner up with a study buddy here to get more speaking time in and to take turns with the pair work in Genki.  The Genki textbook is pretty commonly used so I'm hoping there's someone else out there who wants to practice? We may be facing similar issues, and could share tips/moral support?

(Edited to clarify that the study buddy does not have to be a native English speaker if they have sufficient English skills to discuss the Genki work).<o:p></o:p>