Chicago Pen Pals (Pen Friends) : Email Exchange of Language and Cultures (Penpals)

Chicago Pen Pals (Pen Friends)

Email Exchange of Language and Cultures (Penpals)

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Chicago Pen Pals (Pen Friends)

Email Exchange of Language and Cultures (Penpals)


A language exchange with a pen pal from Chicago is an excellent way to make a friend from Chicago, learn about its culture and improve your foreign language skills.

This type of exchange is suitable for language learners of all skill levels, even beginners. Because you have a common goal to help each other learn while discussing common interests, you are likely to make meaningful friendships.

Compared to live conversation, there is less pressure, because you can take your time to use a dictionary or refer to your lessons at a time of your convenience. It is also a great way to improve your writing, reading and grammar skills.

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Here are 20 of our most recent Chicago pen pals that could become your pen friends.

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Name Country
(City)
Native Language Practicing Language Description

person Eric
February 7, 2026
United States
(Chicago)
English
French
Hello! I’m learning French out of personal interest and I’m looking for a pen pal to practice writing. I enjoy culture, languages, and simple everyday conversations. I’m only looking for a language exchange / pen pal, nothing more, so the conversat..... translate

person Marcia
February 7, 2026
United States
(Chicago)
English
Spanish
Want to converse with friends and relatives I am planning on visiting Panama in 2026 and would like to be able to speak more easily with those with whom I come in contact translate

person Eli
February 7, 2026
United States
(Chicago)
English
- Other -
Hi! I have recently discovered Islam through my Turkish friend. I am a gay male looking to meet other open males or females for conversation of the religion. Thank you!! translate

person Pierre
February 6, 2026
United States
(Chicago)
English
Spanish
Japanese
こんにちはみんな🙂、 名前 はピエールです。シカゴに住んでいま す。日本語を勉強は六いかぜつです。 スパニッシュをエー語と話します。 Hello my name is Pierre. I currently am seeking for someone to practice basic conversational Japanese through written and verbal communication. I am not perfect and this is..... translate

person Cristiano
February 6, 2026
United States
(Chicago)
English
Spanish
Portuguese
A friend or two from South America is desired, nothing more. I can read some Spanish or Portuguese well enough, but cannot 'think' it so easily and want to read better. I am old but well-educated, and I can help with U.S. English. ..... translate

person Dan
February 6, 2026
United States
(Chicago)
English
French
Hello! I would like to practice French. My interests are playing music, watching films, reading and exercise. translate

person Monserrath
February 6, 2026
United States
(Chicago)
Spanish
English
Italian
German
- Other -
- Other -
My name is Monse, living in the US (Chicago) fluent in Spanish and English. Originally from Mexico. I am interested in relearning French as well as starting to learn other languages at the same time. (I am at a beginner level for all of them) I don&#..... translate

person Goretty
February 5, 2026
United States
(Chicago)
Spanish
English
French
Hi! I’m 23 years old and I’m passionate about the French language and culture. I like listening to music, watching movies, and learning new things every day. I’m learning French because I want to become fluent and be able to talk with people all over..... translate

person Dori
February 5, 2026
United States
(Chicago)
English
Persian (Farsi, Dari, Hazaragi)
Japanese
Spanish
Swedish
Korean
Hi! I speak English and Persian. I know Swedish, but I'd like to practice it with someone so I won't forget the language. I'm practicing Spanish and know a little more than a beginner (B1 level). I enjoy practicing simple Japanese sent..... translate

person Malcolm
February 5, 2026
United States
(Chicago)
English
Chinese, Mandarin
我是中文的学生. If you are a student of English, from beginner to advanced levels, I can help you. I have a TESOL certificate from Wheaton College. translate

person a <3
February 4, 2026
United States
(Chicago)
English
Telugu
Telugu
Spanish
Chinese, Mandarin
Korean
hello! I am fluent in english, and I am intermediate in telugu + spanish, which I would like to improve. I have started learning korean at a slow pace. translate

person Oren
February 4, 2026
United States
(Chicago)
English
Chinese, Mandarin
German
Spanish
Korean
I love being unapologetic me, whi enjoy adventures and traveling. I would really love to learn so many languages as I can. Because it will help me doing business and interacting with individuals from all over the world. translate

person Kopano
February 3, 2026
United States
(Chicago)
English
Spanish
Me llamo Kopano! Nelson Mandela dijo “Habla un hombre idioma y hablas a su alma” y yo creo que es la verdad! Quiero aprender espanol porque es interesante a mi y no puedo muerte hablando solo una idioma. Me encanta leer, hacer ejercicios, viajar, esc..... translate

person Janis
February 3, 2026
United States
(Chicago)
English
English
i live in 'letter, writings, memoirs and long penpal ships. working on my personal memoirs. i live an exciting life, wi much to share to others, in writing & books. well traveled, slowing down more to 'write it', if you're int..... translate

person Dave
February 3, 2026
United States
(Chicago)
English
Spanish
Estoy aquí para mejorar mi español y ayudar a otros a mejorar su inglés. He ayudado a muchas personas con su inglés y disfruto enseñándolo. translate

person David
February 2, 2026
United States
(Chicago)
Spanish
English
French
Chinese, Mandarin
French
- Other -
- Other -
Hi, I am learning Mandarin and would like to practice with someone. I know English and Spanish (from Spain), and I am fluent in French too. translate

person Logan
February 1, 2026
United States
(Chicago)
English
French
I am from the United States and my wife is French, I am hoping to get to the B2 level. translate

person Kurt
January 31, 2026
United States
(Chicago)
English
French
Je m'appelle Kurt, et j'ai un peu plus de 70 ans. J'habite à Chicago, et je cherche des partenaires de conversation en français. La dernière fois que j’ai eté testé, j'ai été classé B2/C1, mais la lecture et l’écriture sont meil..... translate

person John
January 31, 2026
United States
(Chicago)
English
Japanese
ヤッホー ジョンです。シカゴに住ん でいる。二年から日本語を勉強してい る。N4のレブルくらいを話せる。僕 の趣味はサイクリング、ウェイトリフ ティング、ハイキング、テーブルゲー ムです。最近日本に行きました。日本 が大好き、そして日本に住みたいです 。友達がほしいです。英語もお手伝い できます。流暢になることにとても真 剣です。ゴールドメンバーです!メッ セージを送ってください。 translate

person Bri
January 28, 2026
United States
(Chicago)
English
Korean
Hi, I currently learning Korean looking for someone to exchange languages. Let’s be good friends! translate

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