Study Buddy System

[durtle9831]

What is your Bunpro level?

• 35

If you’ve taken real/practice JLPT tests, what’s a good estimate for your level?

• Self-accessed N6

Do you enjoy watching Japanese media? If so, what type?

• Anime, but at the moment I’m mostly watching Peppa Pig in Japanese.

Do you enjoy reading Japanese media? If so, what type?

• I enjoy manga but I also read NHK easy news, can’t really tell if it counts as enjoyment. I’ve read the first volume of それでも歩は寄せてくる and continue reading it with a book club on Wanikani, also reading Yotsuba& at the same time.

Would you only like to match with users of your same skill-level?

• Nope, any level is fine

If you are a user of WaniKani, what level are you currently at?

• 13, come join us in Japanese sentence a day challenge

What are you truly looking for in a partner?

• Someone to primarily cheer and encourage, being each other emotional lifejacket
• Sharing stuff in Japanese

Your time zone and availability (morning, afternoon, evening)

• UTC+3, morning and evening

Preferred communication

• Discord, Telegram, site’s pm – anything with notifications will work.

[Flavyouu]

Yeah I already sent a message to 3 people (1 thread) since I’m looking for people who want to practice conversing in Japanese regularly

And 1 on 1 is kinda awkward for me even just messaging lol

[Dsingis]

What is your Bunpro level?

36

If you’ve taken real/practice JLPT tests, what’s a good estimate for your level?

N/A

Do you enjoy watching Japanese media? If so, what type?

Yes
Type: Anime, Youtube Videos

Do you enjoy reading Japanese media? If so, what type?

Yes
Type: Manga,

Would you only like to match with users of your same skill-level?

Yes

If you are a user of WaniKani, what level are you currently at?

8

What are you truly looking for in a partner?

Someone to primarily study with

Your time zone and availability (morning, afternoon, evening)

Example: CET (Afternoon and evening)

[malistepppp]

What is your Bunpro level?

i’m just using it casually, i don’t really have a level.

If you’ve taken real/practice JLPT tests, what’s a good estimate for your level?

i’m taking n2 this december. currently trying to drill as much stuff as possible.

Do you enjoy watching Japanese media? If so, what type?

i did watch a lot of anime, but recently i really got into drama.

Do you enjoy reading Japanese media? If so, what type?

yes, i’ve read novels (on lingq) and i’m sometimes reading random blogs . i also started reading some slice-of-life manga.

Would you only like to match with users of your same skill-level?

it would be nice, but any level is fine.

If you are a user of WaniKani, what level are you currently at?

i’m not.

What are you truly looking for in a partner?

i want someone that i can share interesting stuff with. i can send you my notes and resources or just chat about anything and encourage each other!

Your time zone and availability (morning, afternoon, evening)

I live in Eastern Europe, but it really depends on the day and my sleeping schedule.

[winteri_nights]

What is your Bunpro level?

• 37

If you’ve taken real/practice JLPT tests, what’s a good estimate for your level?

• N4 - not tested but I would assume so hahaha

Do you enjoy watching Japanese media? If so, what type?

• Yes
• Type: Idol Content (Nogizaka46 Variety Shows :P), Japanese Twitch streams

Do you enjoy reading Japanese media? If so, what type?

• No, but I’m open to try reading stuff, just my attention span is like a goldfish hahahaha ><

Would you only like to match with users of your same skill-level?

• No, anyone is okay

If you are a user of WaniKani, what level are you currently at?

• 17! trying to reach 20 by the end of the year fingers crossed

What are you truly looking for in a partner?

• Someone to primarily study with
• Someone to primarily watch Japanese content with
• Someone to take practice tests with
• Someone to primarily cheer and encourage them
• All of the above

Your time zone and availability (morning, afternoon, evening)

• Australia(AEST) - evening/nights

[jrmr50]

@durtle9831

If you’ve taken real/practice JLPT tests, what’s a good estimate for your level?

• Self-accessed N6

Made me lol! I know the feeling

[kwatkins]

What is your Bunpro level?

• 0 - 10

If you’ve taken real/practice JLPT tests, what’s a good estimate for your level?

• I haven’t

Do you enjoy watching Japanese media? If so, what type?

• Yes - Anime, Drama, Movies, just about any genre

Do you enjoy reading Japanese media? If so, what type?

• I haven’t read a lot yet, I will read just about anything, though.

Would you only like to match with users of your same skill-level?

• No

If you are a user of WaniKani, what level are you currently at?

• I’m not

What are you truly looking for in a partner?

• Someone to take practice tests with* Someone to primarily cheer and encourage them

Your time zone and availability (morning, afternoon, evening)

• EST PM

[emucat]

I would love to… but I don’t have much time… I do study every day, at least a little bit. But I don’t have time to watch Japanese Media or read

[Jake]

I bet there are a lot of others like you who also don’t have a lot of time and just want someone to partner up with to help keep each other accountable, or to simply be friends in a shared language learning journey

[Megumin]

I feel like this thread is being used by the Bunpro overlords to collect data to improve the service further, quick before they silence me, we have to take control back of the situation.

@Jake

I bet there are a lot of others like you who also don’t have a lot of time and just want someone to partner up with to help keep each other accountable, or to simply be friends in a shared language learning journey

Maybe an index/wiki post would be useful for this thread. I could try doing one on the second post for easy finding of a match?

[quadban]

I might be in the same boat. Not even enough time to fill out a survey right now lol, though I study (grammar and/or reading) a small amount every day whenever I have time. I like this idea!

[Superpnut]

make us a busy buddies group >:c

[Jake]

Idk how you guys all keep figuring out our super secret plans…

[Sasugasm]

What is your Bunpro level?

• 60+

If you’ve taken real/practice JLPT tests, what’s a good estimate for your level?

• I’d love to try myself at N5 in Summer 2022, gotta start somewhere

Do you enjoy Japanese media? If so, what type?

• I’m open for anything, AniManga/VTubers/… you name it.

Would you only like to match with users of your same skill-level?

• Preferably

If you are a user of WaniKani, what level are you currently at?

• Used to be at 21, reset a bit ago currently 6

What are you truly looking for in a partner?

• Someone I can get along with beyond just studying, i suppose

Your time zone and availability (morning, afternoon, evening)

• Central European Time (CET/UTC+1)

Preferred Communication

• Discord (Sasugasm#0042)

[kush]

What is your Bunpro level?

28

If you’ve taken real/practice JLPT tests, what’s a good estimate for your level?

I would like to say N5 but who knows

Do you enjoy watching Japanese media? If so, what type?

I currently only listen to music but once I am more confident in my listening skills I will attempt to branch out

Do you enjoy reading Japanese media? If so, what type?

I am currently going through a past wanikani book club and it has been rather fun so far

Would you only like to match with users of your same skill-level?

I don’t really mind

If you are a user of WaniKani, what level are you currently at?

10

What are you truly looking for in a partner?

Not sure but maybe someone to keep me accountable if I don’t do my reviews

Your time zone and availability (morning, afternoon, evening)

GMT mostly available in the evenings

[MiuGarden]

What is your Bunpro level?

• 20 - 40 (21)

If you’ve taken real/practice JLPT tests, what’s a good estimate for your level?

I’d be around N5

Do you enjoy watching Japanese media? If so, what type?

Anime!

Do you enjoy reading Japanese media? If so, what type?

Manga!

Would you only like to match with users of your same skill-level?

• Yes

If you are a user of WaniKani, what level are you currently at?

• 0 - 10

What are you truly looking for in a partner?

• Someone to primarily study with
• Someone to primarily watch Japanese content with
• Someone to take practice tests with
• Someone to primarily cheer and encourage them
• All of the above

Your time zone and availability (morning, afternoon, evening)

EST, available almost all the time!

[matt_in_mito]

Great idea! Thanks for this! I love teaching so would love to have some people to mentor!
What is your Bunpro level?

90

If you’ve taken real/practice JLPT tests, what’s a good estimate for your level?

Borderline failed N1 on the long reading section.

Do you enjoy watching Japanese media? If so, what type?

No. If you’re looking for an anime/manga fan to learn with, I’m definitely not your guy
I will occasionally watch the news though.

Do you enjoy reading Japanese media? If so, what type?

As above.

Would you only like to match with users of your same skill-level?

Anyone is fine. I especially like teaching and I have Japanese friends and teachers who I study with so I’m not particularly looking for people at a similar level, but if anyone at a similar level wants to get in touch, feel free.

If you are a user of WaniKani, what level are you currently at?

Finished twice and occasionally reset to lower levels to refresh my memory. I’m the kanji otaku so if anyone wants kanji teaching, I’m definitely your guy

What are you truly looking for in a partner?

Someone to primarily teach/study with

Your time zone and availability (morning, afternoon, evening)

JST early evenings and weekends. Also if I have a day at work where I have no lessons, weekdays in the daytime are also fine but only by text.

[roverclover]

What is your Bunpro level?

• 21

If you’ve taken real/practice JLPT tests, what’s a good estimate for your level?

Have not taken one!

Do you enjoy watching Japanese media? If so, what type?

• Yes
• Type: Anime and movies

Do you enjoy reading Japanese media? If so, what type?

• Yes
• Type: Manga

Would you only like to match with users of your same skill-level?

• No

If you are a user of WaniKani, what level are you currently at?

• 10

What are you truly looking for in a partner?

• Someone to primarily study with
• Someone to primarily watch Japanese content with
• Someone to take practice tests with
• Someone to primarily cheer and encourage them
• All of the above
• I’m open for anything!

Your time zone and availability (morning, afternoon, evening)

• GMT-5 Eastern Standard
• Evenings
• Just a note: I’m currently in grad school so my schedule fluctuates a lot. I will probably only really be able to handle having one partner, maybe two

[drockinjp]

What is your Bunpro level?

• 40 - 60

If you’ve taken real/practice JLPT tests, what’s a good estimate for your level?

Somewhere around

• N3

Passed N4, taking the N3 in a few weeks.

Do you enjoy watching Japanese media? If so, what type?

• Yes

I’m not big into anime but I do love me some Cowboy Beebop and Death Note. I’m currently watching Chibi Maruko Chan with my girlfriend (Japanese) for some more casual input that’s not too above my level. We also watch Ghibli films together in Japanese.

Do you enjoy reading Japanese media? If so, what type?

• Yes

I’m not really high enough level to really enjoy the fruits of reading, but I’m working through the レベル別多読の日本語ライブラリー at the moment. Also trying to read some easy news articles on TODAI app. Would love to start reading more native material aimed at elementary students.

Would you only like to match with users of your same skill-level?

• No

Really anyone who’s studying Japanese at any level.

Open to discussing/helping others and receiving help in return from higher levels.

If you are a user of WaniKani, what level are you currently at?

• 10 - 20

Been languishing on level 13 for about a month now.

What are you truly looking for in a partner?

• I’m open to all of the above

Your time zone and availability (morning, afternoon, evening)

• *JST AM before work and even in the late PM after work.

[drockinjp]

Hey, so I’m also living in Japan. Currently based in Nagoya but I used to live in good old Ibaraki (a student was showing me that it’s the least desirable prefecture to live in according to some internet article, pssh).

Anyways, you’re at a much more advanced level than me but I wouldn’t mind studying/learning from a fellow Ibaraki man.

I’m not the most reliable study partner ever probably but I try to use this app daily to keep my grammar straight. So I’ll probably be able to see your messages and reply on the regular.

What you think?