I am going to Japan in a few weeks and plan on teaching English in Japan after college, so I want as much practice as possible. While I'm far from fluent, I would also like to teach what I know about Japanese to beginners, as it really helps me remember and get better at using the language. I would also LOVE to learn other languages, like Italian, French, German, etc. My name is Sonya, but in Japanese class my sensei calls me Chie. You can call me either. (: I'm 18. My two biggest passions are Japanese and music. I have been playing the flute in my school band since sixth grade. So, I would love to talk to anyone who also likes music! <3 Also, I tend to get along with guys better. I'm willing to talk to anyone of both genders, though, so don't let that stop you! (: I need friends/teachers who are patient and can talk a lot. I'm VERY bad at conversation, even in English, so I need someone who will understand and try hard to get me to talk. (: