The highly popular ICC Language & Culture Exchange Program (LCE) is back!
- Do you want to practice a language or learn more about another culture?
- Do you want to make new friends at Waseda?
If so, then LCE is perfect for you!
In this program, people within Waseda University are matched in pairs or threes to teach each other.
Participants’ Comments
“It was very meaningful experience to communicate with friends with different national backgrounds. Even though we had different mother tongues, we were able to understand each other and exchange views with a lot of fun. “
“I can ask my language partner about Japanese grammar that I did not yet understand in the class. At the weekends sometimes we can also hang out together and visit museums.”
“It is a great way to do language exchange, especially for those who are more shy in approaching others. Had I not signed up for this program, the only real-life exposure to Japanese I would have gotten last semester probably would’ve been through class. In fact, I have just now joined a circle, a Japanese language cafe at a church, etc.”
Matching done only once per semester, so sign up now!
Orientation Video
Please watch the video above (5 min) before registering.
*As a general rule, participants will be placed in groups of three.
Eligibility
Waseda University students, faculty and staff
(including visiting scholars and researchers)
Term
October 2025 – January 2026
For a Successful Exchange
In this program, the success of your exchange depends on active communication between you and your partner/s.
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Always reply to your partner’s messages. *Please also check your spam/junk mail folder.
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If schedules don’t match, suggest alternative dates and actively coordinate.
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If you’re too busy to meet regularly, please consider applying next time.
Without replies or scheduling efforts, the exchange will not happen. Respect each other’s time and make the most of this opportunity.
Registration
Via Forms
＊The LCE (Language & Culture Exchange) Form is shared with the Japanese-English Online Exchange Form. Please choose the second option, “②LCE:Language exchange with Waseda partners: teach your language, learn one you’re interested in.”, in Question 5.
Deadline
Friday, October 3, 9:00am
*Results announced via email on October 17
*Because of the matching process, registration after the deadline is not possible
Before Applying
Please read and confirm your understanding of ICC’s policies on Cancellation and Reasonable Accommodations here.
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