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!

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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 Guni
April 5, 2026
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
German
French
Spanish
こんにちは。Hola! and Hello , I am a native Japanese speaker. I am interested in various culture in the world. It will be nice to talk about Japanese culture and society. Actually, I have been to many countries. I am interested in some languages as well. ..... translate

person K
April 5, 2026
Japan
(Okayama)
Japanese
English
French
Spanish
Hello, I would like to practice English, French and Spanich. I like travelling, learning new languages and getting to know people. Looking forward to hearing from you! translate

person Hiro
April 5, 2026
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
German
Spanish
I'm a high school student in Japan. I like reading books about science and history. One of my dream is traveling all of countries. So, I want to become who can speakes various languages! feel free to speak to me! I hope to make many frends all..... translate

person Ryuichi
April 5, 2026
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
French
Spanish
German
Hi! How're you going? My name is Ryu, born in Tokyo, Japan. I have lived in Australia for about 9 years. I'm hoping to improve my English skills, and I'm very interested in foreign cultures. I'd also like to learn French, German ..... translate

person Koh
April 5, 2026
Belgium
(Leuven)
Japanese
English
Dutch
French
I’m a 28-year-old Japanese man, and I moved to Belgium from Japan in July this year for work. I’m currently working here, and one of my goals is to improve my English,especial ly listening and speaking. I still find it challenging, but I’m eager to..... translate

person Ukyo
April 5, 2026
Japan
(Kyoto)
Japanese
English
My name is Ukyo. I'd like to improve my English more. I have learned English for more than ten years. However, I don't understand hard English. For instance, I have a book written in English. The English in that book is hard. I also have my..... translate

person Yoshi
April 5, 2026
Japan
(Kobe)
Japanese
English
Hi, nice to meet you. I’m Yoshi from Kobe. I’m learning English, and I hope we can help each other. Please feel free to correct me. 後、日本人の英語友達募 集しています! よろしくお願いし ます! translate

person Tatsu.N
April 5, 2026
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
Hello! I am glad if there are times to touch English conversation living as much as I can. I want to study the cultural background of the English speaking through English. Anyway, I like doing something at all times. Music, movies, outdoor, cooking, ..... translate

person Ojiichan
April 5, 2026
Japan
(Fukuoka)
Japanese
English
I am studying English mostly on my own. I can help with your Japanese, either texting or voice call over Microsoft Teams if you are studying the language seriously. I'm sure you will understand my English during our voice call if you are being a..... translate

person May
April 5, 2026
Japan
(Japan)
Japanese
English
Hi. I teach Japanese,math,En glish and piano to Japanese students at home. I also teach Japanese to non native speakers online. I am a kimono-dresser.I accept international students. I'm looking for conversation partners(native English speakers) ..... translate

person Rie
April 5, 2026
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
French
English
Hi, everyone. I'm trying to improve English as I haven't got much chance to speack after coming back to Japana couple years ago. Also after failing learning French few times, I've started it again. It'd be nice if anyone can help ..... translate

person Sayu
April 5, 2026
Japan
(Yamanashi Prefecture)
Japanese
Japanese
はじめまして☺️ 中村紗由(さゆ )といいます プロフィールを 見て、少し気になってご連絡しました 今、日本に来てまだ5ヶ月く らいで、日本語を頑張って勉強してい ます まだうまく話せないことも多 いですが、ゆっくりでもお話できたら 嬉しいです 最近このサイトで メッセージが送れるようになって、思 いきって連絡してみました も しよかったら、気軽にお返事もらえた ら嬉しいです あと、もしこち らの方が話しやすければLINEでも 大丈夫です 無理にじゃな くて、自然に仲良くなれた..... translate

person Wataru
April 5, 2026
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
Hi there! I'm a 28-year-old native Japanese speaker. I've been learning English for over 5 years and am currently teaching Japanese as a freelance tutor. In tandem with my teaching job, I also work as a translator for an educational company..... translate

person Beth
April 5, 2026
Japan
(Osaka)
Japanese
English
I would love to meet new friend from over the world. I like travel around, sightseeing, walking, yoga and swimming. translate

person Taka
April 5, 2026
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
Hello, my name is Taka. Currently, I have to communicate with my collogues in English at work, but I can't deal with it easily. I want to improve my English skills. I love to go running, play futsal, the piano, and go swimming, watch football..... translate

person Natsu
April 5, 2026
Japan
(Osaka)
Japanese
English
Hello,I’m Natsu. I live in Japan. I’m studying English because I want to communicate more naturally and make international friends. Nice to meet you! translate

person Eiko.
April 5, 2026
Japan
(東京)
Japanese
English
みなさんと一緒に言語交換ができたら 嬉しいです^^ translate

person takeshi
April 5, 2026
Japan
(Nara)
Japanese
English
私は奈良県生駒市に住む日本人ですが 、英会話を勉強していますので、日本 語と英語で会話 をできる女性を募 集しています。 translate

person Amy
April 5, 2026
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
Hi, I’m Amy. I’m a native Japanese living in Tokyo. I work for an inbound travel agency, so I use English every day for emails—but I’d really love to improve my conversation skills, so I can feel little more confident at online meetings. I’m lo..... translate

person Jo
April 5, 2026
Japan
(tokyo)
Japanese
English
Hi! I'm Jo. I'd like to improve my English skills. I had lived in California for 1 year. and keep studying after returning to Japan. translate

Click here to view all Japanese-speaking members.
Click here for advanced search.

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