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 miya
December 14, 2025
United States
(Boston)
Japanese
English
French
I am a native Japanese living in USA for a long time. I am a reasonably educated individual, also I am considerate and kind. Japanese is my genuine native language but I think I am fairly good in English too. I am trying to learn French but if you w..... translate

person Yuki
December 14, 2025
United Kingdom
(London)
Japanese
English
Hello. My name is Yuki. I'm originally from Japan and working in London. I'm looking for a language exchange partner to help me improve my English speaking fluency and confidence, especially for daily conversations. In return, I’d be happy..... translate

person Naoto
December 14, 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 Yuka
December 14, 2025
United States
(NYC)
Japanese
English
Hi! My name is Yuka. I’m originally from Japan and currently live in NYC. I’m looking for a language exchange partner and friend. I want to improve my English skills and also help people who are learning Japanese :) I enjoy getting to know new peop..... translate

person Yumi
December 14, 2025
Japan
(Shiga)
Japanese
English
I like anime, manga, games, sewing, clay craft and animals, I have 2 cats and 1 bird. Eu gosto de anime, manga, games, biscuit, costuras e animais. Tenho 2 gatos e 1 passaro. translate

person Taro
December 14, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
Japanese
I'm looking for someone to practice English with me. I will teach you Japanese in return. In the future, I want to go to various countries, so I also want to practice speaking and listening. I also welcome people who are studying English. It..... translate

person AriS
December 14, 2025
Japan
(kobe)
Japanese
English
German
Italian
a piano teacher, married,not young but not very old, love cats, practice piano and study ltalian&german with radio lecture program everyday, like eddie Redmayne Judi Dench domhnall Gleeson but british accent is very difficult to hear for me..... translate

person Gwanwoo
December 14, 2025
South Korea
(Daegu)
Korean
English
Japanese
English
Portuguese
Spanish
Hello, I am a 23 year old male college student. I am a student majoring in computer engineering and Japanese. While learning English and Japanese, I became interested in other languages. At least for my major, there are no restrictions on living in ..... translate

person Emin
December 14, 2025
Japan
(Iwate)
Japanese
English
Hello, I'm Emin from Japan. I lived in the US for about a year. I have no opportunities to speak English after I came back to Japan, so I'm looking for someone who can practice English/Japanese with me. Please feel free to contact me if you..... translate

person HIRO
December 14, 2025
Japan
(Kanagawa)
Japanese
Italian
Ciao. Sto studiando italiano. Sono stato in Italia diverse volte e sono interessato alla cultura, al cibo, alla musica e alla gente italiana. Sto studiando italiano perché mi piacerebbe visitare di nuovo le città italiane un giorno. Apprezz erei i..... translate

person Ponyo
December 14, 2025
Switzerland
(Fribourg)
Chinese, Mandarin
Chinese, Taiwanese (Hokkien, Minnanhua)
Japanese
German
English
Hi! I’m Ponyo, originally from Taiwan and currently living in Switzerland. I speak Mandarin, Taiwanese, and Japanese fluently, and I am learning English and German to improve my communication for both daily life and professional settings. I have ..... translate

person HM
December 14, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
I am a Japanese who is studying English. I am a beginner, but I would be happy to exchange languages with you while having various conversations. translate

person Haru
December 14, 2025
Japan
(栃木県)
Japanese
English
Hello! I'm 47 years old Japanese. I want to make a friends with people of different culture. Would you teach me English? Please give me a message. translate

person Chikako
December 14, 2025
Japan
(Chiba)
Japanese
Spanish
French
English
Hola. soy japonesa que estoy buscando hacer intercambio lenguaje. he estado en Barcelona antes por 4-5 años. pero despues de vuelvo no habia oportunidad para utilizar idioma y se me olvidé mucho. si alguien interez mi idioma, quiero practicar juntos ..... translate

person YUTO
December 14, 2025
Japan
(Osaka City)
Japanese
English
English
German
- Other -
- Other -
First of all, thank you for reading my profile. Please feel to contact to me as I'm gold. Making some friend is my focuses to be here I cherish any possibility to learn different cultures and customs with local sense. Along with it, I'd..... translate

person Toshi
December 14, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
Chinese, Mandarin
French
Vietnamese
Hi there, I am Toshi, I teach math to high school students. Now I'm studying English, Chinese, French, etc. and want to be more fluent, so I am looking for a language exchange partner. I can correct your Japanese, although I am not a professiona..... translate

person Yuka
December 14, 2025
Japan
(Hokkaido)
Japanese
English
Spanish
Hello everyone. I want to learn English because I like other culture and language. I want to travel all of the world in the future. I can teach Japanese and can you help me to learn English? Soy japonesa, hablo un poco de Español. Hace unos a..... translate

person sunny
December 14, 2025
Japan
(tokyo)
Japanese
English
Chinese, Taiwanese (Hokkien, Minnanhua)
Hello! My English name is Sunny. My ultimate goal in studying English is to become highly proficient to easily understand everything I hear and read, which will enable me to study and work in a foregin country. My intermediate goal is to reach at C..... translate

person miyu
December 14, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
Hi, I'm working in financial and need better English skills at work. I woud like to practice natural daily conversation as well. looking to someone who can teach me English and I can teach you Japanese in return but need serious students only. I..... translate

person Satomi
December 14, 2025
Japan
(Coffs)
Japanese
English
Hi.I'm Satomi,from Osaka. I practice English every day. Let's talk. translate

Click here to view all Japanese-speaking members.
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The Basics
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How to do a language exchange?
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