How to Learn  via Online Language Exchange : Email, Text Chat or Voice Chat?

How to Learn via Online Language Exchange

Email, Text Chat or Voice Chat?

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How to Learn via Online Language Exchange

Email, Text Chat or Voice Chat?


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What is a language exchange?
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What Kind of Language Exchange?

Should you practice via email, text chat or voice chat? This depends on your proficiency level in and your learning goals.

Email:
(Pen Pals)
This is a convenient way to do a language exchange. It is suitable for learners at all proficiency levels. You can take the time to use dictionaries and other resources to work on writing and grammar. Click here for tips on doing a language exchange with your pen pals.
Text Chat: This is suitable for intermediate level learners or higher. See who's in text chat now.
Voice Chat: This is recommended for intermediate to advanced students who want to work on speaking, pronunciation or listening comprehension. The simultaneous text chat that is available in the voice chat rooms makes it easy to explain words and vocabulary. Click here to access a free voice chat program with excellent sound quality.



Our Newest -speaking Members

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

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Click on a name for more information or to contact the member.
Name Country
(City)
Native Language Practicing Language Description

person todo
February 12, 2026
Japan
(Kyoto)
Japanisch
Englisch
私は日本人で、世界各地の人と、地元 ローカルの話がしたいと思います。 translate

person Dani
February 12, 2026
USA (Vereinigte Staaten, amerika)
(New York)
Englisch
Portugiesisch
Spanisch
I enjoy practicing Portuguese as well as Spanish and am happy to help with English. translate

person アンガス
February 12, 2026
Taiwan
(台南)
Chinesisch, Mandarin
Japanisch
日本の文化にとても興味があります。 将来は日本を旅行してみたいと思って いて、日本語もしっかり勉強したいで す。 また、英語はある程度話せるので、 英語でのコミュニケーションもまった く問題ありません。 translate

person Karl
February 12, 2026
Frankreich
(Perros Guirec)
Französisch
Englisch
Russisch
Ukrainisch
Salut, hello, Privet ! Je m’appelle Karl et je vis en France à côté de Perros Guirec. Après plusieurs années sans pratique de l’anglais, je souhaite retrouver mes bases pour gagner en fluidité et en confiance, notamment à l’oral. Mon objectif ? Po..... translate

person Nadine
February 12, 2026
Deutschland
(Greifswald)
Deutsch
Englisch
Meine Muttersprache ist deutsch. Ich war dieses Jahr das erste Mal in Schweden und sehr begeistert von dem Land. Ich möchte unbedingt mehr über die Kultur und das Leben dort erfahren. In Schweden habe ich gemerkt wie schlecht doch meine Englischkennt... .. translate

person Lazgin Hasret
February 12, 2026
Türkei
(Batman)
Türkisch
Kurdisch
Englisch
Englisch
Deutsch
Hello All, İt is Lazgin Hasret. I am a photographer and traveler traveling the world. I love meeting new people, seeing new places, learning languages. I am also very interested in world cinema. I am currently learning English and German. My mothe..... translate

person Meg
February 12, 2026
Großbritannien
(Canterbury)
Englisch
Spanisch
Französisch
Koreanisch
Japanisch
Hi! A little about me... I love travelling, writing, gaming, listening to music, reading, cooking, watching anime and TV series, going to the cinema, hiking and, of course, learning languages. I learnt French and Spanish in school, and I'm n..... translate

person Kristina
February 12, 2026
Ukraine
(Lviv)
Ukrainisch
Englisch
I like listen to music, dancing, spend time with my friends translate

person Diogo
February 12, 2026
Brasilien
(Recife)
Portugiesisch
Englisch
I'm a native Portuguese speaker from Brazil, and I'd love to help you with Portuguese. I enjoy learning about new cultures, nature, and talking about books. At the same time, I'm a beginner in English and I'd like to learn, prefer..... translate

person Vinh
February 12, 2026
Vietnam
(Hanoi)
Vietnamesisch
Englisch
Französisch
Japanisch
Lateinisch
Hi, I'm Xuan Vinh from Hanoi, VN. I am an introvert and want to observe and listen to stories from people around me. I like to read books, listen to soft music, instrumental music, classical music with piano. I like old traditional styles, ..... translate

person Mahdiye
February 12, 2026
Iran
(Tehran)
Persisch (Farsi)
Japanisch
Englisch
Hi I'm Mahdiye. Near the past 6 months, I have come to the understanding that how I want to spend my life requires me learning japanese. That's why I'm here. I'm interested in the simplicity of the japanese culture and how polite ..... translate

person Gleb
February 12, 2026
Serbien
(Novi Sad)
Russisch
Deutsch
Rumänisch
Hi! I'm Gleb, a 26-year-old male currently studying logistics and loving every bit of it. I'm here to improve my German and Romanian, both languages fascinate me, and I'm looking for patient, curious partners to practice with. I enjoy..... translate

person Wolfgang
February 12, 2026
Österreich
(St. Pölten)
Deutsch
Englisch
- Andere -
Hello! My name is Wolfgang and I live in Austria. My native language is German. I don't speak English very often because I don't need it at work - sometimes on holidays So I would like to improve my knowledge. I would like to write in En..... translate

person Tristesa
February 12, 2026
USA (Vereinigte Staaten, amerika)
(Gainesville)
Englisch
Spanisch
I'm trying to learn Spanish. I would like to find a partner to practice and learn to communicate in Spanish. I am at beginner level so I have a lot to learn. translate

person Anton
February 12, 2026
Deutschland
(Vohenstrauß)
Deutsch
Englisch
Russisch
- Andere -
Hallo! Ich heiße Anton (auch Toni) und bin schon etwas älter (70+). Fremdsprachen sind mein Hobby. Ich war Lehrer für Psychologie u.a. und bin jetzt im Ruhestand. Nun habe ich auch viel Zeit, meine Sprachkenntnis zu erweitern (z.B. in Englisch, Ital..... translate

person Melissa
February 12, 2026
Brasilien
(Florianópolis)
Portugiesisch
Englisch
Spanisch
Sou uma estudante que ama viajar e aprender outros idiomas. Quem sabe possamos fazer amizade e compartilharmos algumas paixões em comum. translate

person Maika
February 12, 2026
Japan
(tokyo)
Japanisch
Englisch
Hi, I'm Maika. I was born and raised in Tokyo. I can have casual conversations in English, but I’d like to become more comfortable using English in business situations. translate

person Massimo
February 12, 2026
Italien
(Rome)
Italienisch
Englisch
Türkisch
I’m a native Italian speaker and I’m looking for someone to practice English with or to help me learn Turkish. Of course, I’d be happy to help you learn Italian! translate

person Imane
February 12, 2026
Frankreich
(tarbes)
Arabisch, Marokkanisch
Spanisch
I’m someone who’s really versatile and curious. I switch between two main sides: my “engineering mode,” where I love understanding how things work and making them more reliable, and my “creative/lifest yle mode,” where I care about style, communicatio.... . translate

person K
February 12, 2026
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanisch
Englisch
Hi! I'm from Japan and currently in my 30s. Although I spent most of my life in Tokyo, I’m now based in Oxfordshire in the U.K. for my graduate study. I enjoy meeting people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. I'm keen to polish my En..... translate

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