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!

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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 Nao
January 29, 2025
Japan
(奈良)
Japanese
English
I’m from Japan and I am 38 years old. I live in Nara prefecture with my family. I’m interested in international exchange. I’m glad if I can help people who study Japanese. I’m a beginner at English, so I’m looking for the people who can..... translate

person Kinako
January 29, 2025
Japan
(埼玉)
Japanese
English
Why is it so difficult to learn English? translate

person Miki
January 29, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
Hello! I'm a married with 3children. I am a begginner in English. I want to talk freely more at English. I can help you learn Japanease. I'm looking for partner to exchange our language. I belive we can have fun learning togerther:) (I do n..... translate

person Hannes
January 29, 2025
Germany
(Stuttgart)
Chinese, Mandarin
English
Japanese
German
Hallo! My name is Hannes, I move from Peking, China to Stuttgart recently and try to find a job in Germany. I used to be a Germanistik student from 2013-2017, then learned German again from March to July 2024 and reached level B2. After arriving in S..... translate

person Taiga
January 29, 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 Momoko
January 29, 2025
Japan
(Okayama)
Japanese
English
Hi, there! I'm Momoko. I lived in Auckland for a year in order for my daughter to study. I want to improve my English for a trip and studying abroad. I'm looking for a partner to talk in English and I can teach Japanese. translate

person Hisashi
January 29, 2025
Japan
(OSAKA)
Japanese
English
Hello there! I have experience staying in Philippines, China, India and U.S. for 16 years in total as an overseas expatriate dispatched from a Japanese company. I would like to refine my English to communicate with people from various countries. .... . translate

person Kanae
January 29, 2025
Japan
(matsuyama)
Japanese
Italian
Hi. I'm Kanae from Japan. I like connecting with people so I'm here :) Little introduction of myself; I'm 32 year-old Japanese who loves a lot of things ( such as meeting new people and culture, nature, cooking, eating delicious f..... translate

person Shohei
January 29, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
I study English because I want to communicate with people in the world and live and work in other country. I like traveling abroad, watching sports such as baseball, football, and tennis, and watching movies. translate

person Andrew
January 29, 2025
Japan
(東京)
Spanish
English
Japanese
Swedish
Chinese, Mandarin
French
Japanese
Korean
Hello :) I would love to continue learning new languages ​​to be able to communicate with more amazing people around the world! A little background story about my life. I grew up speaking English, Spanish and Swedish from a very early age due..... translate

person Sae
January 29, 2025
Taiwan
(嘉義縣)
Chinese, Mandarin
Japanese
Chinese, Taiwanese (Hokkien, Minnanhua)
German
Test translate

person Nobu
January 29, 2025
New Zealand
(Christchurch)
Japanese
English
I'm Japanese and I want to learn English to serve customers. I work irregular shifts, so if anyone has no problem with that, please contact me. Thank you translate

person tom
January 29, 2025
Japan
(Fukuoka Tokyo)
Japanese
Hindi
- Other -
I am interested in India☺︎ so would like to start self-study Hindi and want to be friends with Indian people living in Japan(Fukuoka/To kyo area). Not just limited to India though, I would like to make international friends living in Japan and h..... translate

person Hideo
January 29, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
German
Italian
Chinese, Mandarin
こんにちは、Hideoです。日本で 情報システム監査のコンサルタントタ ントをしています。 今、わたしが 夢中なのは海外旅行とカラオケです。 3年前からvocal教室で、歌謡曲 から、アニソンを含む最近のヒット曲 まで、さまざまな歌を習っています。 私は、外国語の歌は出来るだけネ イティブのように歌いたいと思ってい ます。 今は、Luke Silvaが、バスキングでカバー している曲を、英語やイタリア語で歌 えるようになりたいと思っています。 歌詞を読み上げるので、完全にネイテ ィブのように聞こえるかどうか評価し ..... translate

person Mutsumi
January 29, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
French
English
Hi my name is Mutsumi, living in Tokyo. I started learning French with Duolingo but I need to talk with native speakers. If you are interested in Japanese language and culture we can talk to each other! I like books, cafes, cooking and gardening. I..... translate

person Fumitomo
January 29, 2025
Japan
(Fukuoka)
Japanese
English
Hi, I'm Fumi living in Fukuoka, Japan. I want to make friends here to study English! I like music, movies and cooking. Please tell me a lot about you and your country. I look forward to message with you. I'm Gold Membership. もちろん、海外に興味のある日本. .... translate

person Chisato
January 29, 2025
Japan
(東京)
Japanese
German
English
Hallo, ich bin Chisato aus Japan. Ich suche einen Sprachpartner/in , der/die mir mit Deutsch helfen kann. Hobbys: Klavier spielen, ins Café gehen, kochen, Sport treiben, Filme schauen usw. Wenn ihr Japanisch oder die japanische Kultur lerne..... translate

person Takashi
January 29, 2025
Hong Kong
(Hong Kong)
Japanese
Korean
Chinese, Mandarin
Hello!! I am Japanese and I live in Hong Kong now. I am interested in Korea and studying Korean. I would like to know the life in Korea, so I would like to make friends in Korea to exchange messages. Thank you! translate

person Qoo
January 29, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
Hello, thank you for stopping by my profile. I am very glad that you visit to my profile. Welcom e and feel free to say hi! I hope we can talk and be friends. I am looking for new friends and penpals. I would like to make friends and discuss..... translate

person Nao
January 29, 2025
Japan
(Yokohama)
Japanese
English
German
Hello, My name is Naoya from Japan. I want to develop both German and English skills. My hobbies are traveling, taking photos, visiting art museums, and watching movies. I want to make friends in many countries and cultures. Pleas e contact me if y..... translate

Click here to view all Japanese-speaking members.
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