New, a bit shy, and looking for people to teach me Japanese! Hello everyone, my name is Alex.

I hail from Canada and have been interested in the Japanese language for many years. I've been on-and-off in my research about it, learning bits and pieces, of which most of been aural. Motivation will ebb and flow from day to day. Most of the time my desire comes from the want to be able to understand my favorite game or song. I love the elegance in the strokes and find it more fascinating that the dull "font" of English. I've gone so far as to even buy the textbook Genki I and II but have never made a start. Today, through some Youtube recommendations, I've decided to make an account here in search of some conversation partners before I make the jump in trying some tutors. I think that being able to socialize with a native speaker is the other half of the fun that gives us the desire and affirmation of our efforts in this learning process. My native language is English so I can help you practice your skills in exchange, but by no means am I a professional. If you're okay with that then let's have fun learning together :D