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Learn to Speak English

Language Exchange via Email, Text Chat and Voice and Video Chat


Learn English online by practicing with a native speaker who is learning your language. Write or speak English 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 English language (slang, expressions, etc.) used by ordinary native speakers
  • Getting accustomed to the way native speakers speak in real (casual) English conversation
  • Making a friend in the English-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 English-speaking language exchange partners.
  • Practice your English 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 English 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 English 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 an English language exchange partner now, and have fun!

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Our Newest English-speaking Members

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

To view all registered English 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 Alexandre
May 19, 2025
Brazil
(Rio de Janeiro)
Portuguese
English
Korean
Chinese, Mandarin
French
Spanish
Hello, I'm Alex from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. I'm an Italian Brazilian, graduated in International Affairs. Lived in Taiwan for over a year and also lived in Paris, France. You're welcome to practice either English, Spanish or Portugues..... translate

person Naoko
May 19, 2025
United States
(Boston)
Japanese
English
English
I'm originally from Tokyo and would like to speak with native English speakers. translate

person Utt chi
May 19, 2025
Japan
(大阪)
Filipino (Tagalog)
English
Japanese
English
- Other -
Hi! As an introduction. My name is Kat and I am currently studying Japanese as preparation for my examination. I am looking for a language exchange partner that is a Japanese native speaker to enhance my vocabulary and comprehension. Unfortunately. .... translate

person Eric
May 19, 2025
United States
(San Diego)
English
Spanish
Hola, soy Eric y vivo en los estados unidos. Llevo unos pocos años estudiando español y aunque entienda bien la gramática, aún me cuesta entender hispanohablantes cuando hablan muy rápido. Así que tengo que platicar con otras para mejorar. I’m a na..... translate

person Charity
May 19, 2025
United States
(Gainesville)
English
Spanish
Thai
Mi nombre es Charity (Caridad en español). Busco compañeros de intercambio de idiomas. Alguien con quien puedo hablar a menudo. Estoy empezando a olvidar mi español porque no soy consistente con hablarlo. Las personas que pueden hablar algunas veces ..... translate

person Joe
May 19, 2025
United States
(New York)
English
Spanish
Russian
Italian
Arabic, Middle Eastern
Learning a new language, in my opinion, is the best way to connect with cultures you are not familiar with. I want to assist people in anyway possible, and there is no better way than learning a new culture than by learning how they communicate. translate

person Katy
May 19, 2025
United Kingdom
(Brighton)
English
Spanish
Hello all, brit learning spanish for future travel plans. There are not many native spanish speakers where I live and need an alternative to robots. I write poetry and also like photography, art and socialising with friends. translate

person Adam
May 19, 2025
Australia
(VIC)
English
Japanese
Australian guy born and raised. I love to travel, and have become quite a frequent visitor to Japan. I love hiking, running, gym, keeping fit, and cooking. I have always found learning new languages quite difficult, but would love to help others lear..... translate

person BDR
May 19, 2025
Jordan
(Somewhere)
English
Arabic, Middle Eastern
Spanish
Hello, I am a student who would like to learn Spanish from someone who's native to the language. I am fluent in English, as I have spoken it since I was nine years old and am as good as a native in it, and I am native to the Arabic language. ..... translate

person Jasmine
May 19, 2025
United States
(Montana)
English
French
Italian
Spanish
Hello, I have always had an interest in learning French, Italian, and Spanish. I speak English as I am in the USA. I want to broaden my horizons and explore this interest. I have tried the apps but I find they are not hitting the mark. I want the cul..... translate

person Meg
May 19, 2025
United Kingdom
(Canterbury)
English
Spanish
French
Korean
Italian
Hi! ¡Necesito tu ayuda! Estoy olvidando todo de lo que he aprendido en español (y en francés...). Therefore I'd like to practise and rebuild my confidence. A little about me... I love travelling, writing, gaming, listening to music, reading, ..... translate

person Zeynab
May 19, 2025
Iran
(Tehran)
Persian (Farsi, Dari, Hazaragi)
English
English
Hello, I'm here to only practice languages with penpals, Resp ectfully, Z translate

person Andrew
May 19, 2025
United States
(Amarillo)
English
Chinese, Mandarin
I work twelve hour shifts at a hospital and I am taking medical class. I am also engaged in missionary activities with my church. A language exchange will have to be scheduled around both partners' time constraints. I started learning Mandarin b..... translate

person Tom
May 19, 2025
Canada
(Vancouver)
English
- Other -
Chinese, Mandarin
Japanese
Spanish
Hello, I like learning about different countries and cultures. My hobbies are traveling, nature, and outdoor activities. I f you need help with English or North American culture, I'll be happy to help. Cheers translate

person Sarah
May 19, 2025
United States
(Newtown Square)
English
Japanese
Hi I'm Sarah, I'm originally from Bryn Mawr Pennsylvania. I've been learning Japanese for years but haven't had anyone to talk with consistently. So I would say that I'm intermediate. In exchange for helping me become 100% pr..... translate

person Brian
May 19, 2025
Australia
(Brisbane)
English
Chinese, Mandarin
Japanese
Korean
French
Hi!🌝 Let's be friends my name is Brian and I live in the beautiful city of Brisbane in Australia near to the beautiful Gold Coast with golden beaches and tropical islands. I have a young son and we love ❤️ travel and making friends. We have bee..... translate

person Sergius
May 19, 2025
Lithuania
(Kaunas)
Russian
Lithuanian
English
German
Japanese
Chinese, Mandarin
*Sorry friends! Currently I can only focus on Chinese and Japanese.. They are already too much as it is 😅 Hey ya'll. I am Sergej, and I have travelled to and lived in some countries for few years, as a result have picked some languages up fr..... translate

person Harry
May 19, 2025
New Zealand
(Christchurch)
English
Japanese
もっと日本語で話したいですが、機会 があまりないので、言語交換したいで す!そして友達を作りたいです。よろ しくお願いします。 描くことと猫 とゲームが好きです。自由に連絡して ください! Also I will try my best to help you with your English! We can get fluent together :D translate

person Richard
May 19, 2025
Japan
(FUKUOKA)
Chinese, Mandarin
English
Japanese
Japanese
English
Spanish
Hi there, my name is Richard I was born in Chinese Northeast. My hobbies are football(Soccer) ,Basketball, Music,Anime and Pet . HUGE Real Madrid fan.(HALA MADRID) :) I live in Fukuoka right now. For my master degree, I am preparing TOFEL and learn..... translate

person Katie
May 19, 2025
United States
(Asheville)
English
Russian
Portuguese
German
I speak English (U.S., native), Spanish (Mexico) and Portuguese (Brazil). Right now I'm mainly studying Russian and French. Some of the things I like to do for fun are trail running, learning languages, building, climbing mountains, gardening, a..... translate

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