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.

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 Misa
December 7, 2025
United States
(Dallas)
Japanese
Spanish
English
Misaです。日本語ネイティブで、 主にスペイン語の練習をするためにパ ートナーを探しています。スペイン語 は初級レベルです。英語は仕事でつか えるレベルで、さらに上級者を目指し たいです。フリーランスのコンサルタ ントとして仕事をしていて、2年前に 東京からテキサス(北ダラス)に引っ 越してきました。トリリンガルになる ことが夢でアリ目標です。スペイン語 も使えるようになって、南アメリカを 旅してみたいです! Hola , soy Misa. Soy hablante nativa de japonés y ..... translate

person Mocha
December 7, 2025
Japan
(Saitama)
Japanese
English
Polish
Russian
German
😊 I've joined as a Gold Member for one year✌️ Nice to meet you 🐱ᩚ😺 🐾 I'm mainly hoping to make friends with people from Europe 🏰 Of course, anyone from anywhere in the world is more than welcome! Age, gender, nationality, and..... translate

person miya
December 7, 2025
United States
(Boston)
Japanese
English
French
I am a native Japanese living in USA for a long time. I am a reasonably educated individual, also I am considerate and kind. Japanese is my genuine native language but I think I am fairly good in English too. I am trying to learn French but if you w..... translate

person Tuyang
December 7, 2025
Japan
(sapporo)
Japanese
English
Chinese, Mandarin
映像エディター・デザイナーとして働 いています。同業または情報技術等の 分野が専門の方と交流できたらうれし いです。 I am a video editor/graphic designer. I would like to have relationship with someone who works in the same industry as me or IT industry. また、 下記の条件で一緒に学習できる方とも 交流したいです。 ・いつもPCの 前で作業しているので、テレワー.. ... translate

person May
December 7, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
German
French
Spanish
Italian
Hello, ★I would like to make friends with single males or females.★ ★Th ings I do almost weekly: paintin g, piano, electronic organ, drums, ukulele, guitar, rowing, tennis, Tai chi, ballroom dance, Shogi (Japanese chess)★ ★'Man sieht..... translate

person Yumi
December 7, 2025
Japan
(Shiga)
Japanese
English
I like anime, manga, games, sewing, clay craft and animals, I have 2 cats and 1 bird. Eu gosto de anime, manga, games, biscuit, costuras e animais. Tenho 2 gatos e 1 passaro. translate

person ryuuji
December 7, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
Russian
Italian
German
Ciao! Privet!Looking for having meaningful and interesting conversations while helping learn each other different languages and cultures especially. My Italian is going much faster than the rest but it still needs more progress. My Russian and German..... translate

person MAI
December 7, 2025
United States
(Spartanburg)
Japanese
English
Hi, I'm Mai from Japan, currently living in South Carolina. I’ve lived here for about one year but I’m still learning English. I'm looking for a friendly language exchange partner to help each other. And hopefully I’d love to make new fr..... translate

person Rie
December 7, 2025
Armenia
(Texas)
Japanese
English
I would like to learn English. I started living in Tyler, Texas in July this year with my children because my husband works here. So, I would like to be able to communicate in English for shopping and taking care of my children. That’ s why I am lo..... translate

person Negam
December 7, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
German
Spanish
French
こんにちは Hello. Bonjour .Hola! I am Japanese. And, I am interested in various cultures and languages. I have been to several countries as well. It will be nice to talk about Japanese culture. If you need help in Japanese, please feel free to contact me..... translate

person Mika
December 7, 2025
Germany
(München)
Japanese
English
German
Hi! I’m looking for a tandem partner to practice my English with. I love reading books and manga, watching movies, and talking about art. I’m also always curious about different cultures. I’v e been living in Germany for about 10 years, but I’d lo..... translate

person
December 7, 2025
Japan
(東京)
Japanese
English
Chinese, Mandarin
趣味は映画を観る事と旅行 趣味が 合う人と話せたらいいな。と思う translate

person Kuni
December 7, 2025
Japan
(千葉県)
Japanese
English
Spanish
Chinese, Mandarin
- Other -
私は成田空港に勤務しており、仕事柄 外国の方と接する機会が非常に多い事 から外国語を少しでも話せるようにな れば、仕事も楽しくなるし、海外の友 人も作れると思い希望しました。 Hi!! I am a Japanese man. I live in Chiba. My English conversation is very poor, but it is a dream to regard communication as many people in English or other lang..... translate

person Satomi
December 7, 2025
Japan
(Coffs)
Japanese
English
Hi.I'm Satomi,from Osaka. I practice English every day. Let's talk. translate

person hiro
December 7, 2025
Japan
(tokyo)
Japanese
English
German
- Other -
Hello. I like reading, eating, cycling, climbing, music, manga, anime and rabbit!. I'm learning English and German. I can read both of them to some extent, but I'm not very good at writing and speaking. And then I'm interes..... translate

person Daisuke
December 7, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
Hi there, my name is Daisuke. I am a Japanese, born and raised in Osaka, currently living in Tokyo. I love watching movies, playing squash, and walking scenic trails such as shoreline in Japan. I also like taking friends for a small tour around T..... translate

person HIRO
December 7, 2025
Japan
(Kanagawa)
Japanese
Italian
Ciao. Sto studiando italiano. Sono stato in Italia diverse volte e sono interessato alla cultura, al cibo, alla musica e alla gente italiana. Sto studiando italiano perché mi piacerebbe visitare di nuovo le città italiane un giorno. Apprezz erei i..... translate

person Yuri
December 7, 2025
Japan
(Hiroshima)
Japanese
English
Hi, I’m Japanese and living in Hiroshima. I’ve been teaching English as a self-employed tutor for more than ten years, but I still need to improve my English skills. I would love to learn a native speaker’s sense, culture, mannerisms, etc... I would..... translate

person Chikako
December 7, 2025
Japan
(Chiba)
Japanese
Spanish
French
English
Hola. soy japonesa que estoy buscando hacer intercambio lenguaje. he estado en Barcelona antes por 4-5 años. pero despues de vuelvo no habia oportunidad para utilizar idioma y se me olvidé mucho. si alguien interez mi idioma, quiero practicar juntos ..... translate

person Ayaka
December 7, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
Hi, my name is Ayaka. I live in Tokyo and enjoy traveling, experiencing different cultures, and trying local foods. I’m learning English to make my trips more enjoyable and to meet new people along the way. translate

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