こんにちは！I am a native English speaker that has been enamored of Japanese culture since I was a child. I was finally able to visit Japan recently (Tokyo and Kyoto) and I am more fascinated than ever. I have been taking lessons, so I understand some basics of the spoken language, kana, and some kanji. I am excited for the opportunity to get more verbal practice! As a conversationalist in my native tongue, I would describe myself as patient, kind, and insightful. I come from a large family, so I've had lots of practice in different communication styles! I'm eager to help build a better language foundation for both of us.