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

How to Learn ESL via Online Language Exchange

Email, Text Chat or Voice Chat?

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How to Learn ESL via Online Language Exchange

Email, Text Chat or Voice Chat?


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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 ESL 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 ESL-speaking Members

Here are 20 of our most recent ESL-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 Russell
December 28, 2025
澳大利亚
(Melbourne)
英语
波斯语(法尔西语,达里语,哈扎拉语)
Well, I'm a musician, I love cooking & walking. I love history and culture. I'd love to learn a language… this seems like an insurmountable task to me, tried many times. Just seeking honest, real friendships. The path is long but joys..... translate

person Eagle
December 28, 2025
阿联酋
阿拉伯语,埃及
英语
英语
I'm a laid-back type of a person who revels meeting like minded people. I'm also a dedicated trustworthy individual who is genuinely live a healthy lifestyle. translate

person Alex
December 28, 2025
澳大利亚
(Sydney)
英语
日语
法语
Hi. My name is Alex. My age is 57 and I am looking for penpals from France or Japan to exchange emails with. I live in Sydney, Australia and am married with two children. I would like to practice my French and Japanese, and am also happy to help othe..... translate

person Sally
December 28, 2025
澳大利亚
(Sydney)
英语
日语
Hi, my name is Sally. I was a university student in Japan for three years previously but have sadly forgotten a lot of what I knew! I’m happy to help anyone interested improve their English in exchange. translate

person Rainy
December 28, 2025
泰国
(Bangkok)
德语
英语
泰语
其他
Hello there, I like to improve my medium Thai skills. สวัสดีครับ ผมอยากจะพัฒนาภาษ าไทยของผม. I can exchange English or German. translate

person Alex
December 28, 2025
罗马尼亚
(Bucharest)
英语
罗马尼亚语
日语
韩语
日本語 - English below ルーマニアのブ カレスト出身のアレックスです。 日本語は長く勉強していて、今は 正確さよりも、自然で会話っぽい日本 語を目指して練習しています。チャッ トでも音声メッセージでも大丈夫です 。 普段はソフトウェア開発の 仕事をしています。体を動かすことも 好きで、最近は中国武術をやっていま す。一方で、天文学にも興味があり、 宇宙や物理の話を調べていると時間を 忘れてしまいます。 ここでは 、言語交換をしながら、落ち着いて会 話を楽しめる人と出会えたら嬉しい. .... translate

person Paul
December 28, 2025
美国
(New York)
英语
日语
Hello! I am a lawyer based in NY and Tokyo (and lived in Tokyo for several years) and would like to improve my Japanese for my work and personal life. I have basic ability in Japanese and would like to continue learning with you. I can read and wr..... translate

person Rach
December 28, 2025
美国
(Hope Mills)
英语
西班牙语
西班牙语
德语
其他
Hey everyone, my name is Rach and I am 26 years old. I am a project coordinator at an environmental nonprofit and have my master's in Coastal and Ocean Policy. Spanish is my second language (~C1 level) and I have been learning German for a littl..... translate

person Jimmy
December 28, 2025
澳大利亚
(Brisbane)
英语
普通话
汉语,台湾话(闽南话、闽南语)
粤语
法语
I enjoy meeting people from different cultures and backgrounds. I grew up and reside in Australia. I speak English, Mandarin, Cantonese fluently and some Taiwanese/Minnan ese and French. I am happy to help people with their English, Mandarin and Canto..... translate

person GRAEME
December 28, 2025
澳大利亚
(Cairns)
英语
日语
Australian man living in Cairns, high school teacher teaching Social Studies and Japanese. I travel to Japan every year for work and/or travel and welcome anyone who is interested in hiking, sports, visiting historical places, eating delicious or tr..... translate

person Richard 🏈
December 28, 2025
日本
(Chubu)
英语
日语
其他
日语
汉语,台湾话(闽南话、闽南语)
其他
<I am a Gold Member> Nativ e English speaker. Stud ied and Worked in US. Now back to Asia. Let's have some language exchanges ! translate

person English
December 28, 2025
英国
(London)
英语
捷克语
德语
俄语
乌克兰语
I like learning new languages! I think it's so cool to connect with people from different cultures and understand them better. That's why I want to learn a foreign language and help others with English too. translate

person Ell
December 28, 2025
伊朗
(Middle of nowhere)
波斯语(法尔西语,达里语,哈扎拉语)
英语
俄语
阿拉伯语,中东
英语
西班牙语
普通话
日语
Greetings! I would like to broaden my horizons by immersing myself in other cultures, beliefs, perspectives, and languages. I would like to improve my Spanish and Russian since I will attend new classes for learning Spanish soon. Also, I would be g..... translate

person Raka
December 28, 2025
印度尼西亚
(Jakarta)
印尼语
英语
德语
Hi everyone! My name is Raka and I am 21 years old a Psychology student from Indonesia. Looking forward for some people to help me with German and I can help you with English and Indonesian too! :D translate

person Andrew
December 28, 2025
日本
(東京)
西班牙语
英语
日语
瑞典语
普通话
法语
日语
韩语
Hello :) I would love to continue learning new languages ​​to be able to communicate with more amazing people around the world! A little background story about my life. I grew up speaking English, Spanish and Swedish from a very early age due..... translate

person Robert
December 28, 2025
南韩
(Pyeongtaek)
英语
韩语
I am working and living in Korea attempting to become fluent in Korean translate

person Hunter
December 28, 2025
美国
(Tucson)
英语
韩语
안녕하세요, 제 이름은 헌터예요. 한국어를 조금 할 수 있어요, 하지만 아직 배우고 있어요. I did my PhD studies in ancient literature at UCLA and now I work in UX. I’m an intellectually curious person who enjoys traveling, learning languages, and exploring different cultures. Feel free to..... translate

person P
December 28, 2025
日本
(Tokyo)
英语
其他
其他
其他
日语
I'm P. I work in the field of mental health. In my free time, I enjoy reading. My favorite sport is badminton. I like fishing too. I love dogs. Dogs are true healers. Aren't they? Any dog lovers here? I want to learn Japanese and make frien..... translate

person Harrison
December 28, 2025
加拿大
(Calgary)
英语
日语
法语
普通话
西班牙语
みなさんこんにちわ。Harriso nです。カナダに住んでいます。日本 語を上達したいです。日本に5回行っ たことがありますけど日本語わあまり 上手じゃない。 Hello everyone, my name is Harrison, I live in Canada. I'm hoping to improve my Japanese as I've been to Japan 5 times. It's still not very good. One day I ..... translate

person Amos
December 28, 2025
日本
(Kyoto)
英语
普通话
越南语
日语
Hello! I am a Singaporean, currently living in Kyoto, Japan. I like animals, dancing, photography, playing games, adventure and learning about new cultures! I want to speak more Vietnamese and Japanese! I am not a gold member so please connect with m..... translate

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