I'm a native English speaker, from the western part of the US. Not only have I been using English for my entire life, but I also have a BA in English, and write for a living. So, I am pretty well-versed in the English language. I'm also very patient when it comes to helping other people learn.

I want to learn Mandarin because 1) it's a beautiful language and I enjoy a good deal of Chinese shows and books. It would be nice to not have to read translations or subtitles. And 2) I want to relocate to Taiwan when my kids go to college in 8 years.

About me: I'm 31M, married, got two children, and I'm a copywriter for a living. It would be nice to make a friend while teaching/learning. I'm open to people older or younger than me, male or female.

EDIT: I forgot to note. I'm autistic so while I *can* speak, my speech is very slow, so I would prefer to interact through writing so that I don't make a fool of myself.

Anyone interested, DM me. I'm open and friendly to people from all walks of life (pretty much).