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

California Pen Pals (Pen Friends)

Email Exchange of Language and Cultures (Penpals)

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California Pen Pals (Pen Friends)

Email Exchange of Language and Cultures (Penpals)


A language exchange with a pen pal from California is an excellent way to make a friend from California, 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 California pen pals that could become your pen friends.

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Name Country
(City)
Native Language Practicing Language Description

person Jesse
February 21, 2026
United States
(California)
English
Spanish
Russian
Portuguese
Italian
German
Hi! I'am interested in learning some new languages. I'm trying to find anyone who is willing to share their language and culture with me. In return, I can help you with English. translate

person Ken
February 21, 2026
United States
(California)
Japanese
Spanish
English
Hi! I was born in Japan and currently live in California. I’m studying Spanish and hoping to connect with people to practice. translate

person Nikki
February 20, 2026
United States
(California)
English
Persian (Farsi, Dari, Hazaragi)
Spanish
Hi there! I'm Nikki, I'm a native English speaker who is currently looking to practice Persian and Spanish. In Spanish I have an upper intermediate level (B2), and in Persian I'm a complete beginner (A1). I love nature, music, travelin..... translate

person Z
February 19, 2026
United States
(California)
English
Japanese
Hi, I’m a native English speaker studying Japanese slowly. I’d like a calm language exchange with someone who enjoys relaxed conversations. I’m interested in nature, traveling, books, and good food. I’m patient, easy to talk to, and happy to help ..... translate

person Rod
February 19, 2026
United States
(California)
Spanish
English
German
I live in California. I am here to practice English conversation and new words. I can help you with Spanish. I like to play soccer and listen Latin music translate

person francisco
February 18, 2026
United States
(california)
Spanish
English
hola mi nombre es francisco, soy nuevo en esta web espero gacer buenos amigos y hablo perfecto espanol si alguien gusta preguntarme algo, y emocionado poraprender se algo de ingles pero me gustaria mejorarlo translate

person Natasha
February 17, 2026
United States
(California)
English
Japanese
I'm an American who used to live in Akita and recently moved to California. I'm looking to practice my Japanese speaking skills and of course I can help with your English conversation too :) My hobbies are enjoying nature and I am learning..... translate

person Emma
February 16, 2026
United States
(California)
Chinese, Cantonese
Chinese, Mandarin
English
I am learning English. I am a Cantonese and Mandarin native speaker. I like watching movies and playing badminton. I also enjoy traveling and getting close to nature. Wish we can learn from each other! translate

person Vivian
February 16, 2026
United States
(California)
English
Chinese, Cantonese
Chinese, Mandarin
Italian
Hi all! My name is Vivian and I'm here to practice Italian. I've been learning Italian for 3 years and am hoping to make a more solid commitment this year. I am a native English and Chinese speaker, and am open to English-Italian or Chinese..... translate

person thislapobo
February 15, 2026
United States
(California)
English
Japanese
- Other -
- Other -
- Other -
Hello. I’m in California, USA. I enjoyed getting to know new people around the world and learning new things such as culture, culinary and lifestyle. I enjoy many types of musics, movie genres, and different type of food. When I'm not busy with ..... translate

person Luu
February 14, 2026
United States
(California)
English
Vietnamese
Just want to renew my Vietnamese culture which I left behind 53 yrs, and introduce my son to his heritage, culture and where I come from translate

person James
February 13, 2026
United States
(California)
English
Chinese, Mandarin
Kind and just want to learn Chinese translate

person jOHN
February 12, 2026
United States
(California)
Hebrew
Spanish
I am an Engineer, work with oil and gas company. translate

person Chris
February 10, 2026
United States
(California)
English
Chinese, Mandarin
Japanese
Italian
German
I love learning languages, but there are so many! I am afraid my enthusiasm is much greater than the energy I have to learn them all. Nevertheless, I keep trying. I try to spend at least one hour a day studying language, and I study different languag..... translate

person Joe
February 7, 2026
United States
(California)
English
Spanish
Japanese
I'm a musician,love the outdoors,and have all sorts of other interests. I will be visiting Tokyo very soon and can’t wait to look around and explore! One of my dreams is to be able to communicate clearly with local Japanese people. I think that ..... translate

person Enrai
February 5, 2026
United States
(California)
English
Chinese, Mandarin
Japanese
Chinese, Mandarin
Burmese
EN // Hello! You can call me Enrai. I am a Chinese-Burmese high school student in the United States. I would like to improve in my Japanese mainly, but I would also appreciate the opportunity to practice my Mandarin (^o^) I like Pokémon, drawing illu..... translate

person Nyla
February 4, 2026
United States
(California)
English
Korean
I love exploring languages and conversation for sharing knowledge.. translate

person KN
February 3, 2026
United States
(California)
Japanese
English
I am Japanese and I live in California. I am looking for English speaking people to brush up my English. Hopefully I can help you study Japanese. translate

person Aleksandr
January 29, 2026
United States
(California)
Russian
English
If your goal to study or practice the Russian, then I would be glad to help you. I am a native Russian speaker, born in Russia, and I lived in the city of Saint Petersburg for many decades, and now I live in California with family of my son. I am pat..... translate

person Kimyla
January 28, 2026
United States
(California)
English
Japanese
Russian
絵を描いたり、アニメを見たり、ゲー ムをしたりするのが好きです(笑)。 ただおしゃべりできる友達が欲しいん です。日本語はあまり得意ではありま せんが、勉強中です。英語を教えるお 手伝いもできますよ!LINEもやっ ています! I like to draw, watch anime, play video games lol. I just want a friend to talk to. I’m not very proficient in Japanese but I’m trying to lear..... translate

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