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!

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Our Newest Japanese-speaking Members

Here are 20 of our most recent Japanese-speaking members that could become your partner.

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Click on a name for more information or to contact the member.
Name Country
(City)
Native Language Practicing Language Description

person saki
April 9, 2025
Estonia
(Tallinn)
Japanese
English
Estonian
Hello, I'm a Japanese person who likes art appreciation and reading. In 2025, I would like to use Estonia as my base and travel around Europe. I would be happy to hear your recommendations. In return, I can teach you Japanese language and cul..... translate

person Hvu
April 9, 2025
China
(Tsamkong)
Chinese, other
Chinese, Mandarin
Japanese
Chinese, other
English
Spanish
Hausa
Vietnamese
Since I cannot apply for a visa bank card, I cannot purchase the gold membership. But I really hope someone can learn a foreign language with me. 我是語言愛好者,想學習 豪薩語(Hausa language)以及許多亞洲的 語言,歡迎和我聊天,交流學習語言經 歷。 I want someone to learn a language with me, e..... translate

person Yurie
April 9, 2025
Japan
(kashiwa)
Japanese
English
German
Spanish
Korean
I'd love to travel all over the world in the future, so wanna get communication skill with people who live there. So first of all, need to learn English, I think. The others are lsngeages I'm interested in. translate

person Chika
April 8, 2025
Japan
(Fukuoka)
Japanese
English
Spanish
Hi! I'm Chika from Japan. I would like to improve my English and Spanish. I like Latin music and dance. translate

person Yuu
April 8, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
German
Spanish
Russian
Hello!Hallo!Hola! Bonjour!Ciao!здра вствуйте! My name is Yuu, I live in the Japan and work in financial engineer and Investment analyst. I like traveling and meeting new people. I would like to make friends with the people in a lot of countries..... translate

person Y
April 8, 2025
Japan
(Yokohama)
Japanese
English
Howdy, I'm YK. I just moved to Yokohama from PJ, Malaysia. Hopefully I can find some people to hangout with and do things of common interests. 日本生まれ、日本語で育ったので教 えることは可能です!! See you soon:) My interests: Bouldering, hiking, motorcycle trip, cat, ..... translate

person I
April 8, 2025
Japan
(TOKYO)
Japanese
English
Hi! I’m into practicing English every day. I’m eager to get an other professional skills or work abroad. And also I have a gold membership recently. To get a good score in TOEFL test and so on, I need your support for speaking and writing skills. I..... translate

person Yuji
April 8, 2025
United States
(Orange County)
English
Japanese
Japanese
日本語喋れる友達を探しています。 最近大学に戻ってコンピューターサ イエンスを勉強しています。 新し い人と話すのが好きなので毎月何回か プログラマーとデザイナーの集まり会 をオーガナイズしてます。 暇な時 は友達と食べに行ったり自転車乗って ます。ヒップホップとファンクミュー ジックが好きです。 サザンカリフ ォルニアで生まれ育った二世なのでア メリカについて質問があれば聞いてく ださい! ゴールドメンバーで はないのでここに連絡してください! インスタはyujioshiro translate

person Gunamy
April 8, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
German
French
Italian
konnichiwa こんにちは, I am a native Japanese speaker. I have interest in various culture and languages. It will be nice to talk about Japan. Please feel free to contact me. If you need assistance in Japanese, you can tell me. Thank you. どうぞよろしく。 translate

person Yuni
April 8, 2025
United States
(Louisville)
Japanese
Hebrew
Arabic, Middle Eastern
Hi! I’m a native Japanese speaker/teacher and I am looking for someone who speaks either Arabic or Hebrew in exchange for Japanese or English. I’ve been studying Hebrew for a few years and I can hold a basic conversation. I am still new with Arabic ..... translate

person Hiroshi
April 8, 2025
Japan
(Kyoto)
Japanese
English
(I am not a Gold member) Hi. I am Japanese from Kyoto willing to study English. It would be great to chat or text with everybody among various topics. Moreover, I am looking forward to learning your cultures and customs. Using English as second lang..... translate

person mi
April 8, 2025
Japan
(Japan)
Japanese
English
I like traveling and talking with people from different cultures. That’s why I would like to improve my English more. I’m happy to help you with your Japanese. よろしくお願いします! translate

person Sayaka
April 8, 2025
Japan
(Osaka)
Japanese
English
French
Hi there! I’m looking for a language exchange partner. I'd like to improve my English skills. I'm slightly introverted but I enjoy gaining knowledge and new experiences. I'm a curious person and like to talk profoundly. I like philosop..... translate

person Shunsuke
April 8, 2025
Taiwan
(Taipei)
Japanese
English
Chinese, Taiwanese (Hokkien, Minnanhua)
台湾が大好きで、現在も台湾旅行中の 日本人です。 4月11日まで台北 に滞在予定です。 英語は簡単な日 常会話レベルであればコミュニケーシ ョン可能です。 日本語と英語 のlanguage exchangeまたは、完全に初 心者にはなってしまいますが、台湾語 も勉強したいとも思っているので、本 当の基礎か、または勉強方法など、教 えて頂ければ非常に嬉しいです。 趣味は旅行なので、台湾国内のオ ススメの場所についてお話出来ると嬉 しいです!そこまで詳しいわけではな いけど、アニメ等も好きなので、色々 なお話..... translate

person Ko
April 8, 2025
Japan
(Osaka)
Japanese
English
Hello, I live in Osaka. I travel all over Japan, exploring history, culture, and spirituality. When I’m home in Osaka, I enjoy reading, watching classic Japanese movies, and working on creative projects like filmmaking and writing! translate

person Michelle
April 8, 2025
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 Yu
April 8, 2025
United States
(New York)
Japanese
English
はじめまして!現在アメリカで勉強し ている学生です!趣味は旅行で色々な 国に行きました! 英語をもっと練 習したいので、ペンパルを探していま す! 最近好きなこと:Netfl ix、ランニング、アメリカのお菓子 Nice to meet you! I'm a student currently studying in the US! My hobby is traveling and I've been to many countries! I want to practi..... translate

person 英字
April 8, 2025
Japan
(東京)
Japanese
English
私は日本の学生です。英語を学び、ま た沢山の文化に触れたいと思ってます 。ぜひ、一緒に話しましょう! I am a Japanese student. I am learning English and want to touch various cultures. Let's talk together! translate

person Hiro chan
April 8, 2025
Japan
(Japan)
Japanese
English
German
Russian
Ukrainian
- Other -
Hello. I was born in Tokyo and have visited many countries. I lived in Uk before. My favourite country is Uk. My hobbies are traveling , cooking watch football. I visited London in March 2025. I am planning to live London again.If there would..... translate

person Ayako
April 8, 2025
Japan
(Yamato)
Japanese
English
・I'm a bookworm and have read more than 3,000 books so far (literature, science, mystery, SF). ・I've watched about 800 movies so far, though I don't consider myself as a movie buff. ・I love rock music (Beatles, RHCP, S&G, Kinks, ..... translate

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