# Karissa **@heykarissa** ## 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 > はじめまして。カリッサです。🤗 I am interested in learning languages. I use this app primarily to study and learn Japanese. I also study Korean and Spanish. (They have been put on the back-burner for now 😭) よろしくおねがいします。🌸 Let’s be friends! Please understand, I am slow at responding to messages, but I will try to get back to you when I can. I will take into account the time differences and try not to disturb you while you’re sleeping 😅 My favorite time of day is early morning. I also love to run. I did cross-country and track in high school. Murakami’s “What I Talk About When I Talk About Running” is my favorite memoir. 🏃🏽‍♀️ I recently graduated university with a major in English, Literature & Linguistics, minor in Studio Art. I enjoy drawing and post some of my art from time to time. I don’t take it too seriously, it’s just for fun. ☺️ The key to my heart is music. I love sharing and talking about it. I hope you can enjoy the playlists I post here 🎶 ## About - **Age**: 32 - **Location**: Okayama, Japan ## Languages ### Native Language **English** ### Learning - **Japanese** (Level 2) ## Interests & Hobbies Animation, Movies, Yoga, Running, Wine, Music, Hiking, Singing, Traveling, Reading ## Career & Education **Occupation**: English teacher **Education**: CSU ## Travel **Hometown**: California **Places to Visit**: Japan, Thailand ## Community Stats - **Followers**: 830 - **Following**: 262 - **Moments**: 339 - **Language Exchange Sessions**: 0 - **Learning Points**: 3,134 - **Corrections Made**: 118 ## Recent Moments 1. "おはようございます🌞 ここで久しぶりに雨が降りました。🌧 南カリフォルニアではめったに雨が降りません。😳 裏庭から虹が見えた 🌈 Good morning 🌞 It rained f..." - 8/12/2021 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/qFJFEcJJZuTMZD.md) 2. "みなさん、おはようございます♪🤗⛅️⛅️⛅️ 私はJETプログラムに採用されました。とても幸せです！☺️ この夏、私はほとんどの時間を家族と友達と一緒に過ごすでしょう。日本語を勉強し続けるため..." - 6/5/2021 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/papOxxxjrDOWZD.md) 3. "おはようございます⛅️ 今日は語彙を復習しました。一年勉強した後でも、語彙は限られています。私は毎日練習しなければなりません。昼ごはんにキュウリサンドイッチを作りました。今は同僚のためにバナナ..." - 4/17/2021 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/NuMQEQTQqKZWZD.md) 4. "私は一週間ニューオーリンズに行きました。楽しかった。☺️おやすみなさい😪 French Quarter 🇫🇷, Bourbon Street 🥃, Jackson Square 🐴 ..." - 4/8/2021 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/uTAaW3WlrQrLZD.md) 5. "おはようございます⛅️ 今日は、HelloTalkを始めてから1年になります。私はここでたくさんの友達を作り、たくさんのことを学びました。でも、まだまだ学ぶことがあるので、これからも頑張っていき..." - 3/24/2021 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/ZupEEGZGVNnVZD.md) 6. "どうやって勉強へのモチベーションを維持しますか？🤓📖📚 「Forest」というアプリを使うのが好きです。私が勉強する25分ごとに、新しい木が成長します。アプリを閉じると、木が枯れてしまいま..." - 2/27/2021 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/ZJWtOlMySRqbZD.md) 7. "こんばんは🌇 今日、Los Angelesに行きました。リトルトーキョーの寿司屋で昼食を食べました。寿司がめっちゃ安かったので、びっくりしました。😳 たくさん食べました 🍣🤤 最近たくさ..." - 2/24/2021 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/ujtDNIBVtmIbZD.md) 8. "おはよう！！⛅️ ようやく新しい家に引っ越しました。 今日は休みの日なのでたくさん勉強しました。友達とランチに会いました。とっても幸せです。 これから、もっと勉強するのを楽しみにしています！🤗..." - 2/9/2021 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/Att5ZtnRNOELZD.md) 9. "おはよよよー 新しい家への引っ越しをほぼ終えました。また、古い仕事だけでなく、新しい仕事にも取り組んでいます。私の大学院の授業も先週始まりました。 突然、日本語勉強に遅れをとっています。圧倒され..." - 2/2/2021 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/WuqUPMTIxcuVZD.md) 10. "おはようございまーす！ ☺️🌥🌱 久しぶりの休日です。一日中勉強しました！ 充実感があります。🤓🍵📖📚📒 今犬をハイキングに連れて行きます！🐕 By the way, is t..." - 1/27/2021 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/nUvPVKzESxEVZD.md) 11. "最近、自分の将来の家について考えています。それはどのようになりますか？ 🤔 私の家族は2週間で引っ越します。今年の終わりまでに、一人暮らしになります。今年の終わりまでに日本に来るのだろうか。 ..." - 1/19/2021 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/DjTHDbVPWKt4ZD.md) 12. "おはようございまーす♪ ⛅️🌿 最近急に忙しくなりました。そろそろに新しい仕事を始めて来月引っ越します！暇なときに勉強してます！私の日本語はゆっくりと上達しています。 これからも頑張りましょう..." - 1/13/2021 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/tNNmOvIIMND4ZD.md) 13. "あけましておめでとうございます！！🥳🎆🎉🎇 Let’s have a wonderful year this year! Happy 2021! Let’s do our best l..." - 1/2/2021 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/TFRuJWyDrMHbZD.md) 14. "こんばんはー！！ 今日は雨が降った。🌧⛅️🌧 仕事帰りの途中、夕日にびっくりしました。 立ち止まって写真を撮らなければなりませんでした。月を見つけることができますか？🌕 Have a gr..." - 12/29/2020 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/NvLJDcSwNtZbZD.md) 15. "What is your biggest achievement this year? How do you feel about it? 今年の4月から毎日日本語を勉強しています。私は諦め..." - 12/24/2020 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/HSLSWxSjIuxLZD.md) 16. "“How do you keep yourself motivated to learn Japanese?”💭💭💭 日本語を学びたい理由を思い出します。多くの理由があります！！日本語を..." - 12/19/2020 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/ZGEEZ1JJRIHLZD.md) 17. "感謝の「モメント」を伝えたい ☺️💌 HelloTalkで出会った友人から思いやりのある贈り物を受け取りました。こんな素敵な人に出会えてとても嬉しいです。彼女は私が日本語を学ぶために最善を尽く..." - 11/26/2020 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/tJIWzNJWI1vKZD.md) 18. "時間はどこに行きましたか？✨ この写真は5年前の今日に撮られました。😱 美術史の授業のためにゲッティ美術館に行かなければなりませんでした。この間、髪を短く切った。何人かの女の子が私を見ているの..." - 11/22/2020 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/OyNUnPt2OTJKZD.md) 19. "昨夜京都を夢見ていた ⛩ I shared some photos from Kyoto before. Here are a few more. I can’t wait to travel ..." - 11/16/2020 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/BJLbpztVAcPKZD.md) 20. "今日のランニング。走る直前にピザを食べました。間違いだったと思う。。。😂🏃🏽‍♀️💨💨💨 ランニングクラブを始めたいです。誰が参加したいですか？ ☺️😁 Have a great ..." - 11/11/2020 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/HRHMZ2uOywrUZD.md) ## Profile Link [View full profile on HelloTalk](https://www.hellotalk.com/partners/heykarissa.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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