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Learn Sign Language online by practicing with a native speaker who is learning your language.
Write or speak Sign Language 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.
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The Basics
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What is a language exchange?
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Why do a language exchange?
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How to do a language exchange?
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Sign up now - add your free profile!
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Advantages of language exchange learning include:
- Learning the real Sign Language language (slang, expressions, etc.) used by ordinary native speakers
- Getting accustomed to the way native speakers speak in real (casual) Sign Language conversation
- Making a friend in the Sign Language-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 Sign Language-speaking language exchange partners.
- Practice your Sign Language 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 Sign Language 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 Sign Language
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 Sign Language language exchange partner
now, and have fun!
Click here for advanced search.
MyLanguageExchange.com is doing "extraordinary things online."
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"Our level of knowledge has increased a lot. You made my dream come true."
- Juan José Guerrero, Seville (Spain)
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Our Newest Sign Language-speaking Members
Here are 20 of our most recent Sign Language-speaking members that could become your partner.
To view all registered Sign Language native speakers, please click here.
Click on a name for more information or to contact the member.
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Hi there, I'm a deaf guy and I'm more than happy to help anybody practice ASL. Not a gold member.
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| Portuguese |
| Korean |
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Hi everyone, my name is Dani. I'm a teacher in three fields; Early Childhood Special Education, Elementary Education, and Deaf Education. I'm currently working on my PhD which focuses on the language acquisition of young deaf children. .....
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| Japanese |
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Konnichiwa! I'm a Deaf person passionate about language and culture. As a native American Sign Language (ASL) user, I'm excited to embark on a journey learning Japanese - both written Japanese and Japanese Sign Language (JSL)!
I'd lov.....
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United States
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(Las Vegas)
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| Spanish |
| English |
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Hello, my name is Lala. I am looking for friends to share and exchange cultures! Some of my favorite things to do are listening to music, watching movies, reading, running, drawing, and more. I'd like to get help with expanding my knowledge in l.....
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United States
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(Washington, DC)
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My father is Syrian, so I want to go to Syria to learn more about my heritage. I want to practice my Arabic before going.
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United States
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(Texarkana)
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Recently started learning about the Korean culture and language. Big kbl fan.
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United States
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(Worcester)
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Hi. I'm an American who's recently started learning Russian. I have only had the chance to to exchange a few words with native speakers for work. I'm still an A1 in Russian, but I would be happy to help you on your english even if you&.....
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| Persian (Farsi, Dari, Hazaragi) |
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I would like to help someone practice their English.
I speak quite a bit of Dari and Farsi and understand some Spanish and Italian
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안녕하세요, 저는 한국 친구가 많지 않습니다. 나는 우정을 찾고 있습니다.
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My name is Frankie and I am a polyglot who currently speaks 4 languages. Im currently learning Thai and I live in Thailand. Let's communicate and help each other improve.
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("England is my city")
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My name is Ella and I'm 31 years old. I live in the United States, but my family immigrated from Finland. I would love to reconnect with my Finnish heritage and I'm eager to learn the language. My dream is to one day visit where my family o.....
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Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile.
I am Japanese deaf and currently working for an international company in Tokyo.
I want to learn signs from all over the world, especially AUSLAN [Australia Sign language].
My hobby include traveling, and .....
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| French |
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Hi! I'm here for language exchange. I want to learn the languages of Europe because I'm obsessed with Europe and want to move there in the future.
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United States
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(Providence)
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Hello,
I studied Russian at university and spent a semester in Yaroslavl, Russia but I haven't used it much since graduating. I'd like to find a conversation partner so I can brush up on my skills and of course learn even more! In exch.....
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I was born in the United State but my family is from Chihuahua, Mexico. Por eso, tengo que aprender y mejorar a mi Español.
I'm fluent in English, my first language. I'm also fluent in American Sign Language but it is *not* my first langu.....
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Me gustaría practicar inglés con una persona nativa. A cambio podemos hablar en español, gallego o lengua de signos española. Soy intérprete de lengua de signos en educación ( colegios, institutos, etc). En mi tiempo libre me gusta practicar deporte,.....
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United States
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(Jacksonville)
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No tengo Gold so if we message try to exchange WhatsApp or email
I am a native speaker of English seeking practice speaking conversational Spanish. I have been studying since I was 12 and have a very strong foundation reading and writing in Spani.....
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Looking for friendly Chinese person to help my Mandarin. And I am a good English teacher.
Look ing forward to meeting you :3
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I'm Iranian
I want lern english and I can speak English very well
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Click here to view all Sign Language-speaking members.
Click here for advanced search.
Sign Language Lessons
Need formal Sign Language lessons or classes?
Find an online Sign Language teacher or tutor at our teachers section.
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Member Testimonials
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"My language exchange is working wonderfully."
..."We couldn't be happier with the exchange. Thank you for setting it all up.
Thank you for everything."
- John C., New York, United States
"It has been a great experience for me so far."
..."this is my #1 favorite online site. Thanks."
- United States
..."I'll be using your site to practice my French, and I'll
recommend it to everyone I know.
- Katerina Vallianatos, ESL Teacher, U.S.A.
..."Cela fait environ un mois que je cherche des sites
de ce genre sans en rencontrer un à mon goût. Je vous félicite vraiment et vous remercie beaucoup.
Continuer votre beau travail."
- Paskoila, St-jean (Québec) Canada
"I recommended your site to my Spanish professors and other
students. I think it's a great idea!" ..."I will use it more in the
future as a teacher. Thanks."
- United States
..."finally something useful on the Internet."
- Niel Smith, Silicon Valley, California, U.S.A.
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