Join our multilingual family for a cultural exchange in Osaka, Japan

Infos

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  Description

  Hi! We are a Chinese family of three living in Osaka, Japan. My husband and I both work in education, and we have a 10-year-old son who is cheerful, curious and loves drawing, crafts, football and making things.
  
  We are a multilingual family. At home, we speak Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese and Teochew (Chaoshan dialect), while our son also speaks Japanese at school. So language and cultural exchange are already a natural part of our everyday life.
  
  We would love to welcome someone from another country into our home for a cultural and language exchange. We hope you can spend some time chatting, playing games or doing activities with our son in English, while also sharing your culture and everyday life with our family. In return, we would be happy to share our languages, Chinese culture and our experience of everyday life in Japan with you.
  
  We live in a quiet residential area of Osaka with convenient public transportation. Tennoji is only three subway stops away, and Umeda is about ten stops away. Kyoto and Nara are also easy to visit from here.
  
  You will have your own room, and we also have a bicycle that you can use to explore Osaka during your free time.
  
  We hope this will be more than just a place to stay. We would love it to be a relaxed cultural exchange where we can learn from each other, share our languages and cultures, and enjoy everyday life together.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Pratique d’une langue

  Aide dans une ferme

  Aide à la maison
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Nature

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Films et télé

  

  Culture

  

  Écriture

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Photographie

  

  Langues

  

  Musique

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Dessin et peinture

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Livres

  

  Cyclisme

  

  Plage

  

  Sports nautiques
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  At home, we speak Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese and Teochew, and our son also speaks Japanese. If you are interested, we would be happy to share our languages, Chinese culture, food and everyday family life with you.
  
  We also hope to introduce you to everyday life in Osaka beyond the usual tourist experience. You can explore our local neighbourhood, parks, shops, markets and community life, and experience what it is like to live in a quiet residential area of Osaka.
  
  My husband and I both work in education, so we also enjoy exchanging ideas about education, children and life in different countries.
  
  Most importantly, we hope to learn from each other. We would love to hear about your country, culture, language, food and way of life, and for our son to grow up meeting people from different parts of the world.

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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  We are mainly looking for someone who genuinely enjoys spending time with children and is happy to communicate naturally in English with our 10-year-old son as part of everyday life.
  
  No formal English teaching is required, and there is no need to prepare lessons or use textbooks. We would love for English to become a natural part of his everyday life through real conversations and time spent together.
  
  Our son attends elementary school. After school, he usually spends some time studying independently, playing with his friends, and following his own evening routine. He also goes to bed before 10 pm, so on weekdays, the amount of time he actually needs companionship is quite limited. When he is free, you might chat, draw, do crafts, play games, cook together, or simply spend some relaxed time together.
  
  Weekends are more important to us for spending time together, as there is much more free time. You might draw or make things together, cook, go to the park, take a walk, enjoy outdoor activities, or occasionally join us in experiencing everyday life around Osaka. We feel that these kinds of real-life experiences are a much more natural way for him to use English than sitting down for formal lessons.
  
  The schedule does not need to be exactly the same every day. Weekdays will generally be lighter, while weekends may involve more time together. We are looking for interaction and companionship around 5 days a week, and we can discuss the schedule in advance based on our son's plans and your own plans. You will also have your own free time and days off to explore Osaka, travel, study, work remotely, or simply relax.
  
  You are very welcome to share your own culture, hometown, food, music and interests with us as well. If you are interested in Chinese language or culture, we would also be happy to share that with you.
  
  We are not looking for an English teacher. What we hope for is someone our son can naturally communicate and spend time with in English as part of everyday life. For us, genuine communication, cultural exchange and a comfortable relationship are the most important things.

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Chinois (mandarin): Courant
  Chinese (Cantonese): Courant
  Anglais: Intermédiaire
  Japonais: Intermédiaire

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
  Contactez-le pour en savoir plus.
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  Hébergement

  You will have your own private room in our family home. Our home is clean and comfortable, and located in a quiet residential area of Osaka.
  
  You are welcome to use the shared bathroom, kitchen and other common areas of the house. Wi-Fi is available, and we can also provide a bicycle for you to use during your stay.
  
  Meals are self-catered, so you will be responsible for your own food. You are welcome to use our kitchen and cooking facilities to prepare your meals. There are supermarkets and convenience stores nearby.
  
  We want you to feel comfortable and at home while also having your own private space and plenty of free time to explore Osaka and the surrounding area.

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  Autres infos...

  We live in a quiet and convenient residential area of Osaka. Tennoji is only three subway stops away, and Umeda is about ten stops away. It is also easy to travel to Nara and Kyoto from here.
  
  You will have plenty of free time to explore on your own, and we can provide a bicycle for you to use during your stay.
  
  We are a relaxed family, but we value cleanliness, mutual respect and personal space. As we have a child at home, we appreciate a quiet and comfortable home environment, especially at night.
  
  We hope you will feel at home here and enjoy experiencing everyday life in Osaka rather than just seeing the city as a tourist.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  We have Wi-Fi and you will have your own private room, so you are welcome to work remotely during your free time. Our schedule is flexible, and we can arrange the language exchange around your work schedule.

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