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 たあこ taaaako
February 26, 2026
Japan
(Utsunomiya)
Japanese
English
Korean
やっぴー✩°。⋆⸜(ू。•ω•。) 안녕하세요! 저는 한국어를 공부중이에요! “””I’ m not going to go to Ireland。゚(。pдq。) ゚。 !!!!””” I want to practice English!! I want friends!!!! Hel lo I'm Japanese girl, 35 years old already and I’d lived in Nagano, Gunma, Tokyo and Hokkaid..... translate

person Takahiro
February 26, 2026
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
Russian
Chinese, Cantonese
Hi, I'm Takahiro. I workin in Tokyo, Japan. I like learning foreign languages.especi ally English and Chinese. If you want to learn Japanese, let's practice Languages each other.(Grramer,S peaking..and more), in caffe or somewhere. I ha..... translate

person Richard 🏈
February 26, 2026
Japan
(Chubu)
English
Japanese
- Other -
Korean
Chinese, Taiwanese (Hokkien, Minnanhua)
<I am a Gold Member> Nativ e English speaker. Born in Europe. Studi ed and Worked in US. Now back to Asia. Let's have some language exchanges ! *** I speak American NOT British translate

person Masa
February 26, 2026
Japan
(東京)
Japanese
Chinese, Mandarin
English
Spanish
Korean
Hi, Nice to meet you. I'm Masa. I reside in Yokohama, Japan, l'm working as an acoustical engineer in Tokyo. I like traveling. I'm studying English, Chinese, also would like to study Spanish, I'm seeking some language exchange par..... translate

person える
February 26, 2026
Japan
(埼玉)
Japanese
French
Spanish
English
'I am a Gold Member' I am planning to emigrate soon, so I would like to learn English and other languages! Your hobbies or stories are perfectly fine too! *The response is slow* translate

person blue
February 26, 2026
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
Swedish
I want to be able to speak English. Because I want to communicate many people. I am a paper media designer. I’m interested in art and growing plants. translate

person Yukino
February 26, 2026
Japan
(Saitama (next to Tokyo))
Japanese
English
German
I’ve only studied for exams up until now, so I want to learn casual English that native speakers use through a penpal. I would also like to hear your stories, from small things to your dreams. Please tell me all about you! translate

person Satoko
February 26, 2026
Japan
(Osaka)
Japanese
Spanish
Italian
Danish
I wanna live in Spain in the future, and I also interested in communicating with people form other countries. I can speak Japanese and little bit English. I wanna frends from all over the countries!:) I use LINE and e-mail so, plesae feel free to t..... translate

person Mariko
February 26, 2026
Japan
(Fukuoka)
Japanese
English
Chinese, Mandarin
French
Hello, I am Mariko. I have worked in Fukuoka for a long time. I was in Canada for 5 years as a student.It was 20 years ago,so I wanna brush up English skill. Meeting new people expand my own world. translate

person YASU
February 26, 2026
Japan
(KYOTO)
Japanese
French
Bonjour. Je suis Japonais. Je veux apprendre plus de français. J'a i de nombreux passe-temps. Vous pouvez également parler de sous-cultures telles que l'animation japonaise et les mangas. Comme je suis originaire de Kyoto, je peux ..... translate

person Hiroyuki
February 26, 2026
Japan
(京都(Kyoto))
Japanese
English
Chinese, Mandarin
Korean
Hello! I was born and raised in Kyoto, Japan. I lived in Boston for three years as a postdoc (2019-2022). Now I moved back to Kyoto city. I was able to talk with native speakers when I was in the US, but there's few such opportunities here in Ja..... translate

person Kei
February 26, 2026
Japan
(Gifu)
Japanese
English
Korean
Hello,My name is Kei. I'm Japanese female. I'm studying English .I'm looking for a friend who can teach me English in return I 'll teach you Japanese . I like jogging, climbing mountains, reading and listening to music . translate

person Momo
February 26, 2026
Japan
(Ehime)
Japanese
French
English
I'm interested in learning both English and French. I'm looking for a language exchange partner who can enjoy sharing cultural things such as the custom, lifestyle and including hobbies. I'm a beginner at French so it would be helpful ..... translate

person Kay
February 26, 2026
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
Chinese, Mandarin
English
Hi, I'm Kay from Japan. Used to be working in Singapore more than 10 years, and I'm now living in Tokyo. I speak English and Mandarin Chinese in addition to my mother language. I'm seeking more opportunities to improve those langua..... translate

person Rie
February 26, 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 sho
February 26, 2026
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
hi,I'm Sho Nice to meet you. I want to make friends with people from other countries. translate

person Shelly
February 26, 2026
Japan
(Sapporo)
Japanese
English
Italian
Korean
Hello! I am Shelly. I live in Japan. I have studied in Europe for a couple of years. I have been to the UK and Italy. I speak a little English and Italian but It’s been 5 years since the last time I went to abroad. I don’t have any opportunities to..... translate

person Yuko
February 26, 2026
Japan
(Hyogo Osaka)
Japanese
English
I'm Yuko. I'm 42 years old. I live in Hyogo. And I work at Osaka. I'm beginner to study English and Chinese. Especially Chinese skill is really warse to English. I like temple and shrine. I like to go trip and reading books and mag..... translate

person Miki
February 26, 2026
Japan
(九州)
Japanese
English
I have been learning English for five years but I don't have opportunity to use it I want to speak and lern it more and I can help you about Japanese if you want Please feel free to talk to me translate

person makoto
February 26, 2026
Japan
(osaka)
Japanese
English
Hello.I am Makoto. I am living in Osaka.I work as a public servant here. I am interested in overseas cultures and want to expand my view. My hobby is listening to music and video game like GTA,resident evil, and the sims! I like cats too. Ple..... translate

Click here to view all Japanese-speaking members.
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