# Shawna **@so_shawnanastasi** ## 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 > Hi I’m Shawna! I am a beginner learning Korean and I know intermediate Spanish. I’d love to be friends☺️ I love music and performing arts-I grew up singing classically and performed musical theatre! I am a huge foodie, love traveling, music, and being outdoors. ## About - **Age**: 28 - **Location**: Tennessee, United States - **VIP Member**: Yes ⭐ ## Languages ### Native Language **English** ### Learning - **Korean** (Level 1) ## Interests & Hobbies Science, Demon Slayer, Fullmetal Alchemist, One Piece, That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime, Variety, Drama, Romance, Comedy, Coffee, Chocolate, Korean Cuisine, Desserts, Musicals, Piano, Dancing, Fitness, Horseback Riding, Vocal Music ## Career & Education **Occupation**: Dialysis technician **Education**: Virginia Tech College of Science ## Travel **Hometown**: Virginia **Places to Visit**: Korea, Thailand, Japan, Netherlands, Czech republic ## Community Stats - **Followers**: 67 - **Following**: 16 - **Moments**: 37 - **Language Exchange Sessions**: 0 - **Learning Points**: 170 - **Corrections Made**: 1 ## Recent Moments 1. "My teacher says I have been learning fast so she gave me ALL the vocab to practice before next cl..." - 8/20/2025 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/t3TIuJAHSaPNHD.md) 2. "My friend told me I should take singing more seriously, so I’ve decided to start writing and prod..." - 8/20/2025 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/VKA1D3vUyUPNHD.md) 3. "Key West, Florida" - 8/19/2025 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/OkFQXGy0pTPNHD.md) 4. "When my son was a newborn, I wouldn’t be able to sleep for days at a time. While the rest of the ..." - 8/19/2025 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/N4vNpKO2rSPNHD.md) 5. "Today I went to my best friend’s sons’ birthday party! He turned three years old. My friend and I..." - 8/17/2025 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/Hyy0zHDFp2ujHD.md) 6. "Work starts at 4:00AM for me, and then it ends for me after everyone else is already home. Most w..." - 8/15/2025 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/JEXSTGnIplqjHD.md) 7. "I've just created a Voiceroom. Come and chat!" - 8/12/2025 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/qERbAGEjpVEjHD.md) 8. "A sailboat!!" - 8/10/2025 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/EUvHMDymx5AjHD.md) 9. "My family and I are spending the day out on the boat together☺️😁" - 8/10/2025 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/DwHtpPq1VcAjHD.md) 10. "Just got off work and had time to record a little clip. Thank you for the request!!! Please forgi..." - 8/10/2025 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/HLSzuJx3WQAjHD.md) 11. "I love these little rainy day moments. 비가 좋아요☺️" - 8/7/2025 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/ymIUD0rOMuSjHD.md) 12. "A little a cappella clip of me singing “Landslide”." - 8/4/2025 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/AGSmPJpPLcutHD.md) 13. "You would think the rain would cool the temperature down, but instead it’s like we are all crabs ..." - 8/3/2025 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/RSLlBDOmW3utHD.md) 14. "My friend and I went to a country music concert last night! We saw Ella Langley and Riley Green...." - 8/3/2025 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/HcOyVOnQuKutHD.md) 15. "Buen día~ Hoy voy de compras para un concierto de música. Hace mucho calor aquí. No quiero que mi..." - 8/2/2025 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/EOuDpRAwIcqtHD.md) 16. "Day 1 of my language challenge! I always get so nervous speaking Korean even with my tutor! I d..." - 8/1/2025 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/WzRTplARMvqtHD.md) 17. "New fountain my mom bought, she loves it🤣🤣🤣" - 8/1/2025 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/VSOyAcH4p3MtHD.md) 18. "When I was in college, I lived right by my best friends for years. We did everything together dur..." - 7/28/2025 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/qPEFPPpcyaAtHD.md) 19. "I've just created a Voiceroom. Come and chat!" - 7/26/2025 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/JMBWXISFtmWtHD.md) 20. "I don’t know why, but I laugh every time I look at this crabs face🤣 🦀" - 7/26/2025 [View moment](https://www.hellotalk.com/moments/pUxkSxXEXFWtHD.md) ## Profile Link [View full profile on HelloTalk](https://www.hellotalk.com/partners/so_shawnanastasi.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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