# Gerardo Galán **@ha_gerardogaln** ## Quick Navigation - [Find Partners](https://www.hellotalk.com/partners.md): Discover language exchange partners worldwide - [Language Exchange](https://www.hellotalk.com/partners/exchange.md): Practice with native speakers worldwide - [Moments](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments.md): Share your language learning journey - [Topics](https://www.hellotalk.com/topics.md): Explore trending topics and discussions - [Chat & Messaging](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/chat.md): Text, voice, and video conversations - [Voice Rooms](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/voiceroom.md): Join live audio conversations - [Live Streaming](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/live-streaming.md): Interactive classes and language sessions - [Certified Teachers](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/certified-teachers.md): Learn from professional language instructors - [Immersive Learning](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/immersive-learning.md): Learn everywhere with instant translations - [Translation Tools](https://www.hellotalk.com/features/translation.md): Instant translation between any languages - [AI-Powered Apps](https://www.hellotalk.com/aiapps.md): Access specialized learning tools - [Language AI Apps](https://www.hellotalk.com/aiapps.md): Discover our AI-powered language learning applications - [All Features](https://www.hellotalk.com/features.md): Explore all learning features and tools - [Download](https://www.hellotalk.com/download.md): Get HelloTalk on iOS and Android > Hello! My name is Gerardo and I teach creative writing in Chicago at a public high school. I speak English and Spanish fluently and I’m looking to learn both Japanese and Polish. I love all things punk and new wave, dancing to The Smiths and hope to be the coolest vampire goth I can be. Let me know what book you are reading! ‼️‼️‼️🚨MEN PLEASE READ🚨‼️‼️‼️ Im sorry that I even have to write this, but so many creepy men have hit on me in my messages that I have to explain that I’m not actually a woman! I’m just a pretty man with long hair that dresses however I want, and no, I don’t want to go visit your country or get married to you. Please treat others with respect and kindness. If you can’t do that, no wonder you’re alone. ## About - **Age**: 35 - **Location**: Illinois, United States - **VIP Member**: Yes ⭐ ## Languages ### Native Language **English** ### Learning - **Japanese** (Level 1) ## Interests & Hobbies House of the Dragon, The Cure, The Smiths, New Order, Pomeranians, Batman, Soup, Dancing, Comedy, Reading, Tea ## Career & Education **Occupation**: English Teacher, Creative Writing teacher **Education**: Loyola University Chicago ## Travel **Hometown**: Chicago ## Community Stats - **Followers**: 38 - **Following**: 61 - **Moments**: 96 - **Language Exchange Sessions**: 0 - **Learning Points**: 490 - **Corrections Made**: 2 ## Recent Moments 1. "We can post videos now!!! Here’s my dog with his two pups, a boy and a girl. Mom is too tired t..." - 8/27/2025 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/PFLSDFyLpknNHD.md) 2. "生徒が誕生日プレゼントをくれた!!! I’ve had the same group of students for many years, and they come to my class..." - 8/27/2025 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/WDAmARMJNOnNHD.md) 3. "幸せな偶然! I was just telling someone about trying out Mexican bread when another teacher came into..." - 8/26/2025 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/ySuDZtNvVuJNHD.md) 4. "今日は私の誕生日です！ I had a lot of fun, but unlike other years, I didn’t do too much. The school year al..." - 8/25/2025 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/RSIyAMyRyKFNHD.md) 5. "学校の初日!!! School starts tomorrow! My vacation was short but I tried to enjoy it. I went out dan..." - 8/18/2025 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/DSNNLELjNyyjHD.md) 6. "Please correct my Japanese! 来週から、いよいよ学校が始まる！！今日は、教室の準備をした。 生徒たちが、準備の手伝いに来てくれた！！ 今年は、彼らと過ごす最後の..." - 8/16/2025 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/qbIuqOyySbqjHD.md) ## Profile Link [View full profile on HelloTalk](https://www.hellotalk.com/partners/ha_gerardogaln.md) --- ## Language Exchange Partners - [English Exchange Partners](https://www.hellotalk.com/partners/exchange/english.md): Connect with native English speakers - [Spanish Exchange Partners](https://www.hellotalk.com/partners/exchange/spanish.md): Connect with native Spanish speakers - [French Exchange Partners](https://www.hellotalk.com/partners/exchange/french.md): Connect with native French speakers - [Japanese Exchange Partners](https://www.hellotalk.com/partners/exchange/japanese.md): Connect with native Japanese speakers - [German Exchange Partners](https://www.hellotalk.com/partners/exchange/german.md): Connect with native German speakers - [Chinese Exchange Partners](https://www.hellotalk.com/partners/exchange/chinese.md): Connect with native Chinese speakers - 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