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 Taiga
May 16, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
Spanish
Nepali
Chinese, Mandarin
I'm honoured to help with your Japanese! I got back from the UK! I currently live in Tokyo! translate

person Shinji
May 16, 2025
Japan
Japanese
English
Spanish
hi, nice to meet you. I am from Japan. I am working as software engineer. I'm not a gold member. aaa translate

person Haruna
May 16, 2025
Japan
(兵庫県)
Japanese
English
Hello! Nice to meet you.☺️ I am a native Japanese. I'm from Hyogo prefecture, so I can converse in Japanese and Kansai dialect. I like Traveling, Hiking, Nature, animal, yoga Take picture, Cooking, Drawing, Calligraphy, Handmaking, etc. I ..... translate

person Ryukou
May 16, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
I'm Ryukou.Nice to meet you! I'm Japanese native speaker. I'll help you with Japanese translate

person mambo
May 16, 2025
Japan
(Kyoto)
Japanese
Spanish
French
Russian
German
Hi, I want to improve languages! translate

person Meer
May 16, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
I've worked in American corporation since October. I will visit to San Francisco for business trip so I joined the English school to improve my English skills and here again. I like reading, having coffee and watching movies. translate

person Kenji
May 16, 2025
United States
(Orlando)
Japanese
English
Hi, I'm Kenji. I've lived in Orlando FL for about 8 years but unfortunately don't have the opportunity to speak English so much. Don't sometimes do language exchange together? I can teach you Japanese language, culture, animes and..... translate

person Mami
May 16, 2025
Japan
(Kanagawa)
Japanese
English
Hello, I'm Japanese and learning English.I like to do things that I'm not used to.It opens my mind.I like cycling, snorkeling, traveling, cooking and eating, staying on the beach.... It is important for me to communicate to understand deepl..... translate

person Irosa
May 16, 2025
Japan
(Otsu)
Japanese
German
English
Polish
I want to improve my English here. I am looking for foreign friends here. I am interested in foreign cultures. I am interested in Germany, UK, USA and Poland. I am also interested in other countries. translate

person Masaru
May 16, 2025
Canada
(Vancouver)
Japanese
Spanish
English
Hi I'm Masaru. I moved to Canada 5 years ago. I want to learn English and Spanish because I go to Spanish speaking counties quite often so I want to communicate with local people! Hope to meet many people. translate

person Daisuke
May 16, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
Hi there, my name is Daisuke. I am Japanese, born and raised in Osaka. I like introducing Japanese culture to my friend overseas and watching movies. When my friends come here, I often have opportunities to take friends to sightsee mainly in Tokyo..... translate

person Teruki
May 16, 2025
Canada
(Toronto)
Japanese
English
French
- Other -
*I'm a gold member. Feel free to message me. *I'm looking for both English and French speakers! Je cherche aussi un partenaire français! (En glish - Please see bellow for French) Hi, my name is Teruki and I'm a Japanese native spe..... translate

person Chie
May 16, 2025
Japan
(Kanazawa)
Japanese
English
I have been learning English over for 10 years on and off. I am here to make new friends and learn English. I can also help you with Japanese if you want some help :) * What I like are I started to learn programming recently, but I've been..... translate

person Lisa
May 16, 2025
Japan
(Nagasaki)
Japanese
Spanish
English
French
Hi, I'd like to improve my English and Spanish and I need someone who can help me. I love both learning and teaching languages. You can send me questions you have about Japanese. translate

person mi
May 16, 2025
Austria
(Linz)
Japanese
German
Czech
English
Hi, I am temporarily living in Austria and would like to learn German. I am a total beginner and only know some greetings. My native language is Japanese and I always love to talk about cultural differences and languages. It would be great if we ..... translate

person Yoshir0
May 16, 2025
Japan
(Shizuoka)
Japanese
English
English
Chinese, Mandarin
Hello, I'm Yoshiro. I'm a married 49-year-old design engineer. My hobbies are playing music instrument and traveling. I have a plan of traveling to Taiwan this autumn. I am looking for a person who can teach each other by Chinese and Japa..... translate

person Rei
May 16, 2025
Japan
(Osaka)
Japanese
English
Spanish
Hello. My name is Rei:) I live in Japan (Osaka). I like traveling, watching movie,cooking, and any more! I can speak English a little. and I studying English and Spanish now. Please teach me English or Spanish.I can teach you Japanese. Let’s talk..... translate

person pink
May 16, 2025
Japan
(岡山)
Japanese
English
- Other -
I'm Japanese female. I'm talking at English a little now, I want to talk freely more at English. About me, I like art, drawing, pottery, watching a movie, highking, go out and so on. Though My English is not good now. If you want I want t..... translate

person masao
May 16, 2025
Japan
(tokyo)
Japanese
English
Turkish
Ukrainian
- Other -
I want to get along with people all over the world So I want to learn English etc. I like manga and anime, so please feel free to contact me. If you come to Japan, you may be able to guide me I plan to become a gold member from time to time. 日本の..... translate

person Takuto
May 16, 2025
Australia
Japanese
English
I'm in Australia for study abroad and I'll be here until the end of May. I had studied English for exam, but nowadays I enjoy learning very much! I'm Japanese and I love the Japanese language. My hobbies; eating, relaxing, Syodo(J..... translate

Click here to view all Japanese-speaking members.
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