Learn to Speak Japanese : Language Exchange via Email, Text Chat and Voice Chat

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Learn to Speak Japanese

Language Exchange via Email, Text Chat and Voice 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 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 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 Miku
December 21, 2024
Japan
(東京)
Japanese
German
English
German
French
Nice to meet you. I live in Tokyo. I have sex reassignment surgery and live as a woman(MTF). I want to learn spanish,Italian, English,German. I am interested in cultures around the world. I am particularly interested in local cuisine. I want to le..... translate

person AO
December 21, 2024
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
Maltese
Hi, I’m looking for language exchange friends to improve my English skills for daily conversation. Plus I’m interested in learning Maltese since I visited Malta last year and I quite like it. I’m currently living in Tokyo for work. It would be nice i..... translate

person hiro
December 21, 2024
Japan
(tokyo)
Japanese
English
German
- Other -
Hello. I like reading, eating, cycling, climbing, music, manga, anime and rabbit!. I'm learning English and German. I can read both of them to some extent, but I'm not very good at writing and speaking. And then I'm interes..... translate

person friend
December 21, 2024
Japan
(名古屋)
Japanese
Chinese, Mandarin
Korean
Hello I am studying Chinese and Korean on my own. I am still immature Please tell me what I don't understand Thank you. 你好 在自学中文。 不知道的请告诉我。 请多关照 안녕하세요 한국어를 독학으로 공부합니다 아직 능력이 미숙합니다 모르는 것을 가르쳐 주세요 translate

person May
December 21, 2024
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
German
French
Spanish
Italian
Hello, ★I would like to make friends with single males or females.★ ★Th ings I do almost weekly: paintin g, piano, electronic organ, drums, ukulele, guitar, rowing, canoeing, tennis, Tai chi, table tennis, Hula dance, ballroom dance, Shogi (J..... translate

person Howard
December 21, 2024
United States
(SoCal)
Japanese
Portuguese
French
German
- Other -
Greetings, As a lifetime learner, I am seeking opportunities to learn foreign languages, with a focus on European languages. This is because I plan to travel across Europe more easily. Since I speak English and Japanese, learning experiences may n..... translate

person Kan
December 21, 2024
Japan
(東京)
Japanese
English
Italian
hi i am japanese , 34 years old . I am working in Japan. I love to travel. I hope to be able to speak fluent English one day. translate

person K
December 21, 2024
Japan
(東京)
Japanese
English
Spanish
I like football (soccer) I’d love to chat, have conversations in English and Japanese. translate

person Masa
December 21, 2024
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 Sum
December 21, 2024
Germany
(Basel)
Japanese
German
Swiss German
Guten Tag. Ich heiße Sum. Ich habe mein erstes Studium in Tokyo gemacht. Danach hatte ich Gelegenheit, in Deutschland zu studieren. Meine Hobbys sind lesen, reisen, klassische Musik und spazierengehen. Ich bin auf der Suche nach eine Tandempartneri.. ... translate

person Jun
December 21, 2024
Japan
(Christchurch)
Japanese
English
Hi! I currently live in Auckland but I'm planning to move to Christchurch soon. I love Japanese Anime and traveling! I often go for a walk to discover new place! I love nature and watching cats and birds:) My favorite places are beach, ..... translate

person Aki
December 21, 2024
Netherlands
(Leiden)
Japanese
Dutch
English
Hello. Originally from Tokyo, I lived in Spain for 11 years. I just moved into the Netherlands in 2024. I would love to meet nice people to practice languages and have a good time together. I like listening to music (classical, minimal, and organ e..... translate

person Chiroro
December 21, 2024
Japan
(Kobe)
Japanese
English
I am 71 years old Japanese female. I am not a gold member so I can't send my message directly from me. So at first, Gold members need to send me your message to me. I have a husband so I don't want romance . I only hope that I can sp..... translate

person Riika
December 21, 2024
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
Swedish
Danish
Dutch
Hello! こんにちは! I ’m a Japanese female in my thirties. I like Europe and English-speaking countries (like North America and Australia), so I'd like to talk to people from those countries :) The nationalities of the people I'm currently i..... translate

person Sachiko
December 21, 2024
Japan
(Fukuoka)
Japanese
English
Hello, I’m searching a person for conversion English with me. My hobby is cooking, gardening, listen to music, watch movies, exercise etc. let’s conversation with me . translate

person モモ
December 21, 2024
Japan
(Kobe)
Japanese
English
Italian
- Other -
- Other -
Hello there :) Native Japanese and English speaker here, live and work in the US but I’m also in Japan frequently. I’ve been learning Italian on and off for the past few months, and I’m hoping to find casual language exchange partners and/or study bu..... translate

person Michelle
December 21, 2024
Canada
(Quebec City)
Japanese
English
Hi, I’m Michelle, moved to Quebec City. Hope to meet new people here and make friends thank you 😊 translate

person Lily
December 21, 2024
United States
(Albany)
Japanese
English
I'm 30 years old. I live in Albany CA. I’m going to stay here until next August. I really want to make the most of rest of my staying here so I’d be happy if I could find a language exchange partner here. I’d love to improve English and of ..... translate

person Mami
December 21, 2024
Japan
(Miyazaki)
Japanese
English
Spanish
Hi / Hola, I am a native Japanese speaker looking for language exchange partners for both Spanish and English. I hope to improve my Spanish conversational skills (my current level is high-elementary I believe.) Also, I need to speak English every day..... translate

person Lily
December 21, 2024
Japan
(North)
Japanese
English
I am a 15 year-old girl living in Japan. I'm looking for someone help me to learn English, and I will help your Japanese! I would like to live abroad in the future. More than anything, I'd like to make foreign friends!! I like playing badmi..... translate

Click here to view all Japanese-speaking members.
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