[Saffy85]

Hi Japanese speaking Guys and Girls

Well I have longed to go to Japan for a few years now; finally I have decided to save up and have almost 80% of the funds ready for a working holiday stay in the country. Only thing is I took a short summer course in Birmingham University about 2 years ago and have forgotten the majority of what I learned.

I am looking for someone or a group of people who would be willing to meet up in Birmingham City centre at least once a week, who can spare an hour or two and help me out with speaking and basic reading/writing in Japanese. The rest I figure I can learn while over there (a year is adequate to become a fluent speaker and good at reading/writing in the language).

As for the person/s who is willing to teach, I would prefer Japanese students or someone who has visited/lived in Japan before. I can learn a great deal about the culture, etiquette and so on from such a person. But if there is no one from Japan available/willing to teach me I will still appreciate anyone who can speak fluent in Japanese to teach.

Thank you for your interest in helping and looking forward to learning.
Saf.