In this third episode I’ll talk about my thoughts about and experience of dating people using a second language.

Of course, I’ll share stories of my own language learning experience by talking about dating Japanese-speakers in the U.S. as well as during my time working in Japan. It’s definitely fun and exciting to date someone who speaks the language you are trying to learn and practice. Language is a tool for communication, so any situation in which you must use English is interesting.

However, there are some things to be cautious about as well, and there are inherent limitations to using dating or relationships as your “English practice.” In the end, as I always say, you have to be honest with yourself about your language learning. Ask yourself this question: “Am I interested in this person because they speak the language I’m studying? Or is there more?”

And if someone is interested in you and is learning your first language, you may want to be mindful of that as well.

Be safe!

Check out the transcript.