!!! Raised in the U.S. I speak Mandarin, French and English and am always excited to learn phrases in foreign languages and about other cultures and in return share what I know as well. I'm happiest when those around me are content.

My favorite phrase to learn is I don't know [insert language] in said language ~ :D

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Always open to new experiences and conversations with people from all walks of life. Eager to talk, walk, observe, share and discover various media, stories and experiences!

Interests

• arts
• performing arts
• photography
• film making
• cooking
• gardening
• chess
• eating out
• volunteer work
• pottery
• woodworking
• music
• karaoke
• opera
• outdoor activities
• tennis
• swimming
• art history
• biology
• social work
• study abroad
• wwoof
• parks
• learning languages
• museum
• outdoors

Music, Movies, and Books

Yi Yi, Not One less, La Strada, Les Enfants du Paradis, Titane, Persepolis, Three Colours Trilogy
Prime Suspect, De Twaalf, The Good Wife, Fleabag, Mozart in the Jungle

Recently created a Letterboxd profile to keep track of films I've seen: https://letterboxd.com/liyilaan/ :)

60s J. Baez, L. Cohen, Moustaki/Classical/Jazz/ Indie/International music & anything Spanish, Italian, French, Hebrew etc.

Teach, Learn, Share

As a native English speaker, I can try to help you with your conversational English and offer helpful hands if needed!

What I Can Share with Hosts

Would be down to discover your hometown by foot, cook together, visit a cultural space, jam (if you play any instruments) or play some board games :)

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, China, Costa Rica, France, Hungary, Israel, Japan, Mexico, South Korea, Taiwan

Countries I’ve Lived In

China, United States