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

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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!

Find a  Japanese-speaking Partner
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 Meer
April 4, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
I've worked in American corporation since October. I will visit to San Francisco for business trip so I joined the English school to improve my English skills and here again. I like reading, having coffee and watching movies. translate

person Masa
April 4, 2025
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 黄泉人
April 4, 2025
Japan
(tokyo)
Japanese
English
my purpose is learning different culture. I can read and speak in English, but not so fluent. If you speak like a longman dictionary, probably I can understand well. If you speak slang etc, perhaps I could not understand well. 名 前を「詠み人知らず」と..... translate

person Mei
April 4, 2025
Germany
(Frankfurt (oder))
Japanese
English
German
Hi I'm Mei from Osaka. I'm majoring cultural studies at a German university and want to improve English and German. I'm especially interested in British culture. I like traveling, reading(mystery novels and Japanese manga), listening ..... translate

person Wat
April 4, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
I want new friends I like K-pop especially Blackpink translate

person Shimo
April 4, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
English
Chinese, Mandarin
Japanese
Chinese, Cantonese
French
Italian
Spanish
Russian
Hello there!. I live in Tokyo. I enjoy learning languages. Now I am more focus on French and Spanish, learning Russian and Italian slowly. Along the way, hopefully I can find some nice friends. 你好! 我很享受学习。 语言是人类沟通的桥梁,因此也勾起 我的兴趣。在不停的学习中,我也了解 了很多历史和不同文化。..... translate

person Kenya
April 4, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
Hi, I’m Kenya! I was born and raised in Japan and am a native Japanese speaker. I’m looking for friends to regularly practice English with—whether through speaking, writing, or anything else! I lived in New York for almost six years before moving ..... translate

person Tae
April 4, 2025
Japan
(Tokushima)
Japanese
English
Hi i'm Tae from Japan I want friends who make good friendship with me I look forward to talking a lot of friends translate

person Akari.K
April 4, 2025
Japan
(mie)
Japanese
English
Hi,I'm a Japanese high school student. I wanna study English about the way to write well. translate

person Laura
April 4, 2025
Japan
(Nagoya)
Japanese
Chinese, other
English
Chinese, Mandarin
Chinese, Taiwanese (Hokkien, Minnanhua)
I love to explore the beauty of world in its awesome dimension. I enjoy travelling and making new things happen. I learn other languages to be able to relate both with new friends and as well with my clients. Lets connect if you are that open minded translate

person Ya
April 4, 2025
Japan
(Kobe)
Japanese
English
German
Finnish
Estonian
I AM NOT A GOLD MEMBER! Hi there! :) I live in Japan and I’m really interested in other countries, the culture, and the languages. I’ve been learning English and I used to study German at university. So, I’d like to improve the skills. In additio..... translate

person Gunamy
April 4, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
German
French
Italian
konnichiwa こんにちは, I am a native Japanese speaker. I have interest in various culture and languages. It will be nice to talk about Japan. Please feel free to contact me. If you need assistance in Japanese, you can tell me. Thank you. どうぞよろしく。 translate

person Mikio
April 4, 2025
United Kingdom
(ロンドン)
Japanese
English
ロンドンに引っ越してきてもっと英語 をブラッシュアップしたいと思ったか ら。日本語を勉強してる方のお役に立 ちたいと思ったから。 translate

person Akarry
April 4, 2025
Other
(none)
Japanese
English
Hello. I can teach you Japanese. I am studying English, so I would be happy if we could support each other in our learning. Ideal ly, I am looking for a study partner with whom I can talk online at least once a week, like an actual language class, to..... translate

person Hisako
April 4, 2025
Japan
(Nagasaki)
Japanese
English
Russian
Hello I am Japanese woman, 52 years old and curious to excange languages in English, Ukraine and Russian. I teach you Japanese and would like to learn these languages or either one,and I want to be friends and penfriends. I am not here for romanc..... translate

person Natasha
April 4, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
French
I’d like to speak French fluently translate

person Naoto
April 4, 2025
Japan
(Osaka)
Japanese
Russian
Chinese, Mandarin
English
Hi, I'm Naoto and I'm a Japanese man living in Osaka, Japan. I have been working at a clinic. I'm studying English, Russian and Chinese. I want a pen-pal to help me. I will help you to improve Japanese. My hobbies are yoga, religion, m..... translate

person Takato
April 4, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
I want to study English because I will use English on the job in the future.I can read and write English a little , but I cannot speak English fluently. So I want to practice speaking especially. translate

person Takeshi
April 4, 2025
Japan
(Ibaraki)
Japanese
English
Hello! I'm Takeshi Sugiyama and a 27-year-old japanese man who has been learning English. Unfortunately, I can't speak English well. Therefore, I decided to find someone to practice the lanugage with and do language exchange to improve my s..... translate

person Mika
April 4, 2025
Japan
(東京)
Japanese
English
Hello there:) I’m Mika from Japan. I’d like to improve my English skills for my future work. So please feel free to contact me if are okay to practice with me. I can help you if you are Japanese learner in return. I’m looking forward to hearing from ..... translate

Click here to view all Japanese-speaking members.
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