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!

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.

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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 Miku
February 14, 2026
Japan
(Western Japan)
Japanese
German
French
English
Spanish
Hello! My name is Miku from Japan! One of my dreams is to work or live in European countries, especially Austria, France, Switzerland, or Germany so I want to start studying German and French. Plus I'm not a fluent English speaker and user, s..... translate

person Rin
February 14, 2026
Japan
(福島)
Japanese
Korean
English
Chinese, other
はじめまして。 いつか色々な国に 行くために準備中です。 たくさん の素敵なところを教えていただけると 嬉しいです! 言語も日本語以外ほ とんどできないので教えてください� � translate

person makoto
February 14, 2026
Japan
(osaka)
Japanese
English
Hello.I am Makoto. I am living in Osaka.I work as a public servant here. I am interested in overseas cultures and want to expand my view. My hobby is listening to music and video game like GTA,resident evil, and the sims! I like cats too. Ple..... translate

person Mikiko
February 14, 2026
Spain
(Barcelona)
Japanese
English
I'd like to do a language exchange because I have started working as a horse trail guide and I want to be better at explaining things in English. I will also need it for other jobs and I hope I'd like to comunicate with the English speakers..... translate

person Taku
February 14, 2026
Japan
(名古屋)
Japanese
English
I am a Japanese man. I became interested in overseas after watching videos by Mr. Fuji From Japan on YouTube. I try language exchange. Becou se, there are many things I don't know about foreign cultures. But, I want to know what are you thinki..... translate

person Ruca
February 14, 2026
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
Greek
English
- Other -
Nice to meet you. I am Japanese and used to live in Prague and New York. I'm grateful that opens my eyes to see the greater world and encourages me to learn the new way to see things. And now I'm interested in cultures and life around the w..... translate

person Hidetoshi
February 14, 2026
Japan
(Hyogo)
Japanese
French
I live in Japan. I have a wife and a daughter(7 years old). We've been doing language exchange with one family between English and Japanese for over 5 years. Our language exchange is mainly for each other's children. I became a gold m..... translate

person Yoyo
February 14, 2026
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
Chinese, Mandarin
日本語話者以外の人とコミュニケーシ ョンをとって、会話を楽しみたいです 。自分の世界を広げたいと思っていま す。 趣味は旅行、料理、映画鑑賞 、美容など、美味しいものを食べるの も大好きです。 translate

person erina
February 14, 2026
Japan
(FUKUOKA)
Japanese
English
Hi. My name is Erina. My native language is Japanese and practicing English. I'm looking for someone who can teach me English ! I'm going to study abroad in Australia from April. I don't speak English well, so I want to be able to..... translate

person Rick
February 14, 2026
Philippines
(Manila)
Japanese
English
Filipino (Tagalog)
Spanish
Hi, I am a native speaker of Japanese, and I can also speak English. I lived in the US for several years when I was teenager. I had also lived in Spain for a couple of years. Now I live in Philippines and would like to learn local language. I am look..... translate

person K
February 14, 2026
Japan
(Tokyo, Saitama)
Japanese
English
Korean
Hello, I signed up here because wanna be able to understand English videos without subtitles. I'm a beginner and can catch some formal English, but don't colloquial language. I would be happy to help you with your Japanese. I like hiking, t..... translate

person Fumitomo
February 14, 2026
Japan
(Fukuoka)
Japanese
English
Korean
Hi, I'm Fumi living in Fukuoka, Japan. I want to make friends here to study English & Korean! I like music, movies and cooking. Please tell me a lot about you and your country. I look forward to message with you :) Culture, Music, Movie, ..... translate

person Sakura
February 14, 2026
Japan
(大阪)
Japanese
English
I am a beginner in English and I’m learning step by step. I have visited several countries. I love traveling, Japanese shrines and temples, and hot springs. I’m interested in learning about other cultures. If you are interested in Japanese ..... translate

person BuonArte
February 14, 2026
United States
(Los Angeles)
English
Japanese
Korean
Chinese, Mandarin
Vietnamese
Spanish
Improve your English :-) Hi, I am a native English speaker living in Los Angeles. I speak English/Japanese fluently and some French, Korean, Spanish, Mandarin. Some of my hobbies are art, travel, and basketball. Maybe you can be my Language Exchange ..... translate

person C
February 14, 2026
Switzerland
(East Switzerland)
Japanese
English
French
Hi I'm a Japanese woman living in Switzerland. I speak Japanese, English and German. Since I like travelling and often communicate with people in English during my trips, I would like to keep up my English. I would also like to understand writte..... translate

person Masa
February 14, 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 Kaori
February 14, 2026
Japan
(神戸)
Japanese
Italian
Spanish
English
Piacere!! Sono Kaori,abito a Kobe,in Giappone. Vorrei imparare bene l’italiano,perch é vorrò viaggiare tutta Italia. translate

person Masa
February 14, 2026
Japan
(Hiroshima)
Japanese
Korean
私が韓国語を学びたい一番の理由は、 大好きなK-popの歌詞に込められ たメッセージを、翻訳を通さず自分自 身の力で理解したいからです。 K-popの楽曲には、韻を踏んだ 表現や韓国特有の言い回しが多く含ま れています。現在は和訳を頼りにして いますが、言葉一つひとつの細かいニ ュアンスや、アーティストがその単語 を選んだ意図をダイレクトに感じ取れ るようになりたいと強く思うようにな りました。 また、ライブでの MCやSNSでの発信もリアルタイム で聞き取りたいです。ただ曲を聴くだ けでなく、言語の壁を越え..... translate

person Turron
February 14, 2026
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
Spanish
Czech
English
Italian
Hello, I am a native Japanese living in Tokyo. I am a world traveler and am interested in European culture, history and language. I am looking for someone a language partner to communicate with me. I write in English. My dream is to relocate so..... translate

person Yuki
February 14, 2026
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
German
Swedish
I'm a gold member.I'm currently a medical student in Japan. My hobbies include making matcha and taking walks that are over 20,000 steps! My friends often tell me I'm like a 70-year-old grandpa. Even if you don't speak English, G..... translate

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