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!

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 Mr
February 6, 2026
Japan
(kobe)
Japanese
English
Hi there! Thanks for checking out my profile 🌍 I like working out at the gym and reading books—both are a big part of my daily life. I’m always curious about new ideas and different ways people see the world. That curiosity is why I joined..... translate

person Yoko
February 6, 2026
Germany
(Berlin)
Japanese
German
English
I'm a native Japanese speaker and speak German fluently. I currently take English lessons once a week. Now I am looking for additional opportunities to practice English. Since I live in Berlin, I'm open to meeting up locally for language ex..... translate

person Tomo
February 6, 2026
Japan
(Japan)
Japanese
English
I have worked in American corporation since last year. I would like to improve my English skills for communicating with my colleagues and customers smoothly. I like reading and watching movies. I am interested in about politics and philosophy. translate

person Tomomi
February 6, 2026
Japan
(TOKYO)
Japanese
Norwegian
English
German
Hi :) I’m Tomomi from Japan, and I live in Tokyo. I became interested in English after being influenced by my mother, who often listened to The Beatles and Norah Jones when I was a child. I studied English in high school, and to test my skills, I tr..... translate

person tomoko
February 6, 2026
Japan
(tokyo)
Japanese
English
Hello I’m Tomoko.and I’m 56. I live in the countryside of Tokyo ,Japan. I have been learning English for a few years. I would like to make new friends. translate

person Ryan
February 6, 2026
Japan
(Somewhere)
Korean
Japanese
English
Japanese
Chinese, Mandarin
I'm the person who wants to make a friend in the world.. Actuall y i lived in Japan and Australia quite long time but after returned to korea~there is no chance to speak Japanese and English!! That' s why i've decided to join this comm..... translate

person nene
February 6, 2026
Japan
(TOKYO)
Japanese
English
I want to learn English. I like to travel, watch movies , karaoke, nature, food…. I'm not interested in romance. I'm just looking for a friend to talk to. ごはんを食べたり、お酒を飲ん だりしながら会話をたのしみたい方は ぜひメッセージください。 translate

person Mika
February 6, 2026
Japan
(Kanagawa)
Japanese
German
English
Hallo! Freut mich. Ich heiße Mika wohne in Japan.Ich werde nach Österreich fahren. Ich möchte Deutsch studieren.Geben Sie mir bitte die Nachricht😊 I just started to learn Deutsch and will teach you Japanese. So could you please send me a message if..... translate

person Rika
February 6, 2026
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
はじめまして。プロフィールをご覧頂 きありがとうございます。 H ello, thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I'm looking for local friends only. If you are outside Japan, please save us both the time and don't message me because honestly I won't even ..... translate

person Miho
February 6, 2026
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
Korean
Chinese, Mandarin
I'd like to talk in English in person or using Skype. Although I've been studying English for many years, My English isn't good as I expected. I can talk to you in Japanese through the natural conversation. I like to learn language and..... translate

person Nozomu
February 6, 2026
Japan
(名古屋)
Japanese
English
Hi! I'm from Japan. I would like to make friends around the world!and I can teach you Japanese! If you want translate

person Hana
February 6, 2026
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
Spanish
French
Hola! Estoy buscando un equipo para mejorar el idioma! translate

person seohenney
February 6, 2026
South Korea
(incheon)
Korean
Japanese
English
Icelandic
Hi there, I'm Born and raised in south korea (Not north...;;) I'm Super interested to learn languages(englis h) and in return I can teach you Korean,japanese anything i want everyday casual conversation English. so if you need help with t..... translate

person Mond
February 5, 2026
Japan
(福岡)
Japanese
English
〜日本語〜 私はトランペットの演 奏が好きで、にじさんじの中では甲斐 田晴が推しです 最近はENに目覚 めつつあります よろしくお願いし ます 日本語と英語両方書きます! わからない漢字があれば教えてく ださい。ローマ字でふりがなを振って 解説します 気軽にDMしてくださ い。 ※扱い方よくわかってないの でお手柔らかにお願いします 〜English〜 I like play the trumpet , and I love Kaida Haru in the NijiSanji. Re.. ... translate

person Yuka
February 5, 2026
Japan
(Fukushima)
Japanese
English
Hi! I'm Yuka from Japan. I love traveling, and I also enjoy watching manga, dramas, and anime. I’ve lived in Shanghai for three years and in Melbourne for another three years, so I really enjoy learning about different cultures. I'm s..... translate

person kaisyu
February 5, 2026
Hong Kong
(香港)
Japanese
Chinese, Mandarin
English
Hi, I'm japanese guy who working in HK.Let me be your friend and exchange language! translate

person Yoko
February 5, 2026
Japan
(osaka)
Japanese
English
Hi :) thank you for watching I am from Osaka, and now I live in Takarazuka near Osaka Japanese government opened the border again, so I want to travel abroad! I want to improve my English ! I like drinking, watching sports, but I’m not good at s..... translate

person Bike man
February 5, 2026
Japan
(Osaka City)
Japanese
English
Hey there, Im Japanese who love the guitars,motorcyc les and learning English. but I have Russian friends and Spanish friends in Japan, I don't have native English speakers friends in Japan. I'm 45 and now a practicing psychiatrist in Osaka ..... translate

person Satoshi
February 5, 2026
Indonesia
(Jakarta)
Japanese
English
Chinese, Mandarin
Indonesian (Bahasa)
I like to live other countries and want to live again. Sometime s I use English on bussiness so have to polish speaking skill. However, I would rather enjoy speaking English than study it. I really like to know something about other countries. I h..... translate

person KOKI
February 5, 2026
Japan
(kanagawa)
Japanese
English
Spanish
Hello. I'm japanese.I wanna speak English and also looking for friends. I like to watch sports and watching movie. I am studying English by myself, so i'm looking for a language exchange partner. translate

Click here to view all Japanese-speaking members.
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