Learn to Speak Japanese : Language Exchange via Email, Text Chat and Voice and Video Chat

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Learn to Speak Japanese

Language Exchange via Email, Text Chat and Voice and Video Chat


Learn Japanese online by practicing with a native speaker who is learning your language. Write or speak Japanese online to improve grammar or conversation.

A language exchange complements other forms of learning such as classroom, cultural immersion and multimedia, because you get to practice all that you have learned with native speakers in a safe and supportive environment.

The Basics
What is a language exchange?
Why do a language exchange?
How to do a language exchange?
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...one of  "the best ways to learn a foreign language."

- The Wall Street Journal

Advantages of language exchange learning include:
  • Learning the real Japanese language (slang, expressions, etc.) used by ordinary native speakers
  • Getting accustomed to the way native speakers speak in real (casual) Japanese conversation
  • Making a friend in the Japanese-speaking culture.
Language exchange learning is also inexpensive because we provide free tips and conversation lesson plans that allow you to do a language exchange on your own.

For more advantages, please see why do a language exchange.

What You Can Do Here

Here at MyLanguageExchange.com, you can
  • Find Japanese-speaking language exchange partners.
  • Practice your Japanese by writing emails (pen pals).
  • Practice written conversation using text chat.
  • Practice speaking using voice and video chat.
We provide free, helpful guidelines and tips on how to do a language exchange, as well as free lesson plans designed by an expert in language exchange learning. The activities are fun so you can easily "break the ice" with your new learning partner and get effective practice.

In short, you have everything you need to practice and learn Japanese via a language exchange.


Email, Text Chat or Voice and Video Chat?

The type of exchange that is right for you depends on your proficiency level in Japanese and your learning goals. Find out which type of language exchange is right for you.


Before Practicing

Before you begin practicing, please read the free guideline, How To Do A Language Exchange for hints on doing an effective language exchange.


Find a Partner Now

Find a Japanese language exchange partner now, and have fun!

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Your native language:

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Our Newest Japanese-speaking Members

Here are 20 of our most recent Japanese-speaking members that could become your partner.

To view all registered Japanese native speakers, please click here.
Click on a name for more information or to contact the member.
Name Country
(City)
Native Language Practicing Language Description

person yossy
February 25, 2026
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
- Other -
German
こんにちは!私は英語を勉強していま す! 旅行をきっかけに様々な国の 人と交流を持ちたいと思いました。 日本が好きな方、日本語を勉強して いる方、是非友達になりましょう! よろしくお願いします! Hello! I am studying English! I wanted to have an interaction with people from various countries triggered by travel. If you like Japan or are ..... translate

person Keisuke
February 25, 2026
Japan
(sizuoka)
Japanese
English
こんにちは、 けいすけと言います。 日本に住んでいるミドルエイジです 。 趣味は車、バイク、ラジコンです。 海外の文化、生活、その地方ごとの言 語に興味があります。私は英語を話せ る方と言語交換をしたいです。私の英 語は初心者レベルです。 私は日本語を教えることも出来ます 。Hi, I'm Keisuke. I’m a middle-aged man living in Japan. My hobbies are cars, motorcycles, and RC cars and airplan..... translate

person Eriko
February 25, 2026
Japan
(osaka)
Japanese
English
German
- Other -
Hello,I`m Eriko from Japan. I would like to improve my English and German. I am interested in Germany. Ich bin Eriko. Ich lebe derzeit in Osaka. I am not a Gold member. translate

person NR
February 25, 2026
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
Portuguese
Arabic, other
- Other -
I am a designer working in Tokyo, originally from Osaka and grew up in Kyoto. In my free time, I love to enjoy outdoor activities. I also like to learn new languages and meet new people; I just started studying Portuguese! - Japanese: Native Engl.... . translate

person Masa
February 25, 2026
Japan
(東京)
Japanese
Chinese, Mandarin
English
Spanish
Korean
Hi, Nice to meet you. I'm Masa. I reside in Yokohama, Japan, l'm working as an acoustical engineer in Tokyo. I like traveling. I'm studying English, Chinese, also would like to study Spanish, I'm seeking some language exchange par..... translate

person friend
February 25, 2026
Japan
(名古屋)
Japanese
Chinese, Mandarin
Korean
Hello I am studying Chinese and Korean on my own. I am still immature Please tell me what I don't understand Thank you. 你好 在自学中文。 不知道的请告诉我。 请多关照 안녕하세요 한국어를 독학으로 공부합니다 아직 능력이 미숙합니다 모르는 것을 가르쳐 주세요 translate

person サスケ
February 25, 2026
United States
(ホノルル)
Japanese
English
私はアメリカに住んでいますが、英語 の勉強がしたいので応募しました translate

person Hachi
February 25, 2026
Japan
(東京)
Japanese
English
I work at an international airport. translate

person Ryan
February 25, 2026
Japan
(Somewhere)
Korean
Japanese
English
Japanese
Chinese, Mandarin
I'm the person who wants to make a friend in the world.. Actuall y i lived in Japan and Australia quite long time but after returned to korea~there is no chance to speak Japanese and English!! That' s why i've decided to join this comm..... translate

person beautiful sunday
February 25, 2026
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
French
English
- Other -
Hi, nice to meet you! I lived in several countries, but now I live in Tokyo, Japan. I like music, movies, having nice meals with wine, reading, playing the piano, swimming, pilates, travel, etc. I plan to have a trip to Paris this September. ... .. translate

person atsushi
February 25, 2026
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
German
Hello. I live in Tokyo, Japan, and am searching for a language exchange partner. Recent ly I really want to improve my English speaking skills. I love diverse cultures, arts, and techs. I am an open-minded person. I like to share and discuss ..... translate

person Mitchie
February 25, 2026
Japan
(Osaka)
Japanese
English
Spanish
Indonesian (Bahasa)
Thai
I wanna learn many languages because I wanna make friends! So you can send me message anytime! i always welcome you! translate

person Akihiro
February 25, 2026
Japan
(osaka)
Japanese
Russian
少し会話が出来る程度のロシア語を学 びたい。 translate

person Sui
February 25, 2026
Japan
(横浜)
Japanese
English
Hello, I'm Sui from Japan. I'm a 50 year-old female looking for someone to chat with or write mails to improve my English. My purpose being here is solely to learn language, culture and thoughts of the people outside of my country. If yo..... translate

person Nobuto
February 25, 2026
Japan
(“Œ‹ž)
Japanese
Russian
Зд&#1 088;а&#1074 ;ст&# 1074;у&#108 1;те! Я яп&# 1086;н&#107 7;ц. Жи&# 1074;у в То&# 1082;и&#108 6;. Я за&# 1085;&#1..... translate

person yoko
February 25, 2026
Japan
(Iwakuni)
Japanese
English
Spanish
Chinese, Mandarin
Hi, I am Yoko, Japanese. I'd like to have friends who speak English, Spanish or Chinese. I want to share experiences or mind with others. And I also want to learn culture in other countries. And if someone wants to learn Japanese, I am willing..... translate

person H
February 25, 2026
South Korea
(Gyeonggi-do)
Japanese
Korean
한국에 사는 일본남자입니다. 韓国に住む日 本人男性です。ハングルは幼稚園児以 下のレベルですが、勉強しています。 どうぞよろしくお願いいたします。 translate

person takumi
February 25, 2026
Japan
(佐賀)
Japanese
English
- Other -
初めましてTAKUMIと言います。 日本の佐賀に住んでいます。 来年度オリンピックもありますし、何 か言語を学びたいと思い登録しました 。 私が提供できるのは日本語、そ して少しの英語です。 爬虫類・車 ・日曜大工・アウトドア・ゲーム・漫 画が趣味です。 日本に興味のある 方、日本語を学びたい方は連絡をいた だければ幸いです。 translate

person Mina
February 25, 2026
Japan
(Aomori)
Japanese
English
英語に興味があります translate

person wataru
February 25, 2026
Japan
(富山)
Japanese
English
こんにちは!I am a junior high school student living in Japan.I want to study English because I like speaking and more than anything, I want to improve my test scores!If you don't mind, would you like to talk? translate

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