Northern California Pen Pals (Pen Friends) : Email Exchange of Language and Cultures (Penpals)

Northern California Pen Pals (Pen Friends)

Email Exchange of Language and Cultures (Penpals)

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A language exchange with a pen pal from Northern California is an excellent way to make a friend from Northern California, learn about its culture and improve your foreign language skills.

This type of exchange is suitable for langauge learners of all skill levels, even beginners. Because you have a common goal to help each other learn while discussing common interests, you are likely to make meaningful friendships.

Compared to live conversation, there is less pressure, because you can take your time to use a dictionary or refer to your lessons at a time of your convenience. It is also a great way to improve your writing, reading and grammar skills.



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Here are 20 of our most recent Northern California pen pals that could become your pen friends.

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Name Country
(City)
Native Language Practicing Language Description

Aaron

May 15, 2012
United States
(Northern California)
English
Spanish
I teach English as a volunteer. I hope to practice my Spanish using email, and I can help you with your English. No voice chat please, only email, thanks. ****** Enseño Inglés como voluntario, pero también estoy aprendiendo español. Soy casado y te.....

Brittney

November 7, 2007
United States
(Northern California)
English
Finnish
Icelandic
Italian
Arabic, other
I am 15, I would love to learn Finnish I am studying right now and I would love someone to help me understand and get the pronuciation right.

Bryan

June 1, 2004
United States
(Northern California)
English
Portuguese
My name is Bryan, I live in California, and want to begin to learn portuguese. I'm 30yrs old and interested in many things; movies, sports, traveling, careers, etc. Looking for someone to help me out with a little portuguese, prefer brazilian since.....

Chad

September 10, 2003
United States
(northern california)
English
Czech
Hi, i'm 27 and am a musician i build guitar amplifers for a living and have been to czech rep. once. really loved it want to go back as soon as possible. I have been teaching myself czech for the last few months but its hard with no one to speak to.

Chanda

June 19, 2008
United States
(Northern California)
English
Arabic, other
French
- Other -
I am engaged to a man from Algeria, and would like to learn more of the culture and language. We plan to visit Algeria next spring/summer. I would like to get to know some women my age from the area, and share cultural information.

Emily

September 1, 2008
United States
(northern california)
English
English
Hi my name is Emily and I'm 12. I'm half english half american and i live in california. (I usually spell better)I like editing movies very much. I LOVE the band MUSE!!! I like animals and shopping. LOVE the computer. Only child. Dad from England, mo.....

John

January 16, 2005
United States
(Northern California)
English
Japanese
Hello, my name is John. I am a 17 year old male living in California, and during the last couple of years my interest for Japanese language and culture has grown considerably. I've tried to teach myself, but it's difficult since I live in such a ru.....

Kaitlin

March 17, 2010
United States
(Northern California)
English
Spanish
I am a native speaker of American English, and am currently in my second year of Spanish at school. Though I am also interested in learning other languages, I figure it's best to get proficient in one language before moving on to another. One of the .....

Kevin

October 9, 2008
United States
(Northern California)
English
Japanese
卒業寸前の大学生です。何年前はブラジルに住んでいて、去年は東京&#.....

Leslie

June 7, 2010
United States
(Northern California)
English
French
Bonjour. Je suis un homme de 58 ans. Je suis informaticien et professeur. J'étudie le français pour plaisir. J'ai des demeures près de San Francisco et dans la montagne. J'aime ma chatte, la lecture, les nouvelles, ski de piste, des musées, et des vo.....

Lyra

January 18, 2011
United States
(Northern California)
English
French
Bonjour tous! Je suis une fille du Californie qui étudie la psychologie à la fac. J'aime surtout faire du cheval, cuisiner, et faire des randonnées. J'adore la langue française, et je l'étudie depuis le lycée. Je suis impatiente de continuer à appren.....

Michael

December 17, 2002
United States
(Northern California)
English
Spanish
Thai
Vietnamese
Hello, I am a native speaker of English living in California. I am interested in learning to speak Spanish, Thai and Vietnemese. I have travelled to Asia and Central America and would like to return with more knowledge of these cultures and the abili.....

Miguel

September 23, 2011
United States
(northern california)
English
Spanish
hello my name is miguel garcia. soy de chamacuaro guanajuato, pero vivo en california. tengo 16 anos y me gusta jugar al futbol. I like chinnese food. I consider myself good looking. Talk to me if you want to learn spanish or english.if you want me t.....

Nikki

July 18, 2007
United States
(Northern California)
English
Lao
I have been studying Southeast ASia in my geography classes for my degree in Social Science and I am fascinated with Laos. I would love to learn!!

Renee

August 26, 2004
United States
(Northern California)
English
Esperanto
Saluton! Mian nomon estas Renee. I'm 20 and live in Northern California. I have been learning Esperanto since April '04 and would like someone to practice with. I currently have a working vocabulary of about 1000 words and would like to chat or e-mai.....

Ryan

September 25, 2007
United States
(Northern California)
English
Portuguese
Spanish
Thai
hello, they call me collins. communication is key.......for everyone to be free.....i sometimes write in rhymes that is just me........i love to travel and see new things.......much happiness it brings.......like when a beautiful bird sings....i wou.....

Sandra

April 28, 2011
United States
(Northern California)
English
French
Hello/Bonjour, I am planning a visit to France and need to practice my language skills. I want to start by writing first, then voice chat. I would like to know some of the non-tourist things to do anywhere in France. I love ULM but haven't fi.....

Scott

June 1, 2004
United States
(Northern California)
English
Japanese
I'm in my late 30's and have been to graduate school. I'm originally from Canada, but have lived oveseas for a few years - including in Japan for 1.5 years where I worked in a language school. I Have intermediate Japanese ability, which I really want.....

tico

July 18, 2004
United States
(northern california)
English
Spanish
i am looking for tics & ticas to practice spanish before my trip to costa rica this aug '04. i come to costa rica 2-3 times a year to surf.

Tina

April 13, 2012
United States
(Northern California)
English
French
I'm an American living in Northern California (very close to San Francisco). I am retired now, but I used to teach English Grammar and Business Writing for employees of large American companies. I love French, which I studied in college, and I want t.....

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