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!

Find a  Japanese-speaking Partner
Your native language:

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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 Rina
July 9, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
French
Indonesian (Bahasa)
Korean
Hi, my name is Rina. I live and work in Tokyo and I want to improve my English and learn Frech for my job, so I’m looking for someone who will be my language exchange partner. Of course I can help you with your Japanese. Let’s enjoy talking and le..... translate

person Shimo
July 9, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
English
Chinese, Mandarin
Japanese
Chinese, Cantonese
French
Italian
Spanish
Russian
Hello there!. I live in Tokyo. I enjoy learning languages. Now I am more focus on French and Spanish, learning Russian and Italian slowly. Along the way, hopefully I can find some nice friends. 你好! 我很享受学习。 语言是人类沟通的桥梁,因此也勾起 我的兴趣。在不停的学习中,我也了解 了很多历史和不同文化。..... translate

person Ayu
July 9, 2025
Japan
(OSAKA)
Japanese
Italian
English
英語は難しい言い表しでなければ、理 解できます。イタリア語は現在勉強中 です。 I currently want to learn Italian. I can understand English unless it is a difficult language. translate

person Nob
July 9, 2025
Japan
(Osaka)
Japanese
- Other -
- Other -
Want to learn and make friends translate

person nana
July 9, 2025
Japan
(奈良)
Japanese
Chinese, Mandarin
こんにちは。中国語を勉強している大 学生です。 一年間、交換留学で台 湾に住んでいました。帰国後も中国語 の勉強を続けたいです。 漫画やア ニメを見るのが好きです。今はちいか わが特に好きです。 恋愛目的のご 連絡はご遠慮ください。 一か月だ けgold memberを試しています。 你好。我是學習中文的大學生。 爲了交換留學,我住在台灣一年了。 我已經回國,但想要繼續學習中文。 我喜歡看漫畫和動漫。現在特別喜歡 吉伊可哇。 不要戀愛目的的聯絡。 到8月我打算試試看gold member translate

person A
July 9, 2025
Japan
(Sendai)
Japanese
English
- Other -
I'm a Japanese woman live in Sendai city. I'm looking for someone to practice my English and to enjoy to talk in English even though my English is not native level, and I'd happy to help your study Japanese in return. translate

person friend
July 9, 2025
Japan
(名古屋)
Japanese
Chinese, Mandarin
Korean
Hello I am studying Chinese and Korean on my own. I am still immature Please tell me what I don't understand Thank you. 你好 在自学中文。 不知道的请告诉我。 请多关照 안녕하세요 한국어를 독학으로 공부합니다 아직 능력이 미숙합니다 모르는 것을 가르쳐 주세요 translate

person Taka
July 9, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
Hi! Nice to meet you! こんにちは、はじめまして! I live in Tokyo,Japan. My hobby is spa, movies,Art&Anime 東京に住んでいます。趣味は温泉 に行く事やアニメを見る事です。 Have a nice day! 今日も良い一日をお過 ごし下さい。 PS I cannot reply to messages from people without a profile photo or w..... translate

person Chica
July 9, 2025
Japan
(Kobe)
Japanese
English
I'd like to improve my conversational English for my job. I'll help your Japanese practice in return. :) Perhaps exchanging language by Skype or Line would be great for me. I like watching dramas, eating, chatting at a cafe, hanging out..... translate

person miya
July 9, 2025
Japan
(Kobe)
Japanese
Chinese, Mandarin
English
Hello! I live in Japan and I'm currently learning English because I want to communicate with people all over the world. So I'm looking for someone to practice speaking with. I'm a bit introverted, but I love helping others. If you&#x27..... translate

person Amy
July 9, 2025
Japan
(Shizuoka)
Japanese
English
Spanish
- Other -
Hola, Hello there :) I am Amy, Japanese & live in japan. I love traveling, playing pokemon, cooking, dancing, playing the piano, singing, and watching sifi films such as Inception, Interstellar, and Total Recall. I work at the kindergarten as ..... translate

person Yohei
July 9, 2025
Japan
(Shizuoka)
Japanese
English
Hello.I am a 25-year-old Japanese. I have studied English at school and can write a little, but I am not good at speaking it because I have little experience of speaking it.Therefore, I would like to challenge myself to speak English! If you speak ..... translate

person Gwanwoo
July 9, 2025
South Korea
(Daegu)
Korean
English
Japanese
English
Russian
Spanish
Hello, I am a 23 year old male college student. I am a student majoring in computer engineering and Japanese. While learning English and Japanese, I became interested in other languages. At least for my major, there are no restrictions on living in ..... translate

person Kanae
July 9, 2025
Japan
(matsuyama)
Japanese
English
Italian
Spanish
Hi. I'm Kanae from Japan. I like connecting with people so I'm here :) Little introduction of myself; I'm 32 year-old Japanese who loves a lot of things ( such as meeting new people and culture, nature, cooking, eating delicious f..... translate

person Nao
July 9, 2025
United States
(Albany, New York)
Japanese
English
- Other -
- Other -
Hello, I'm originally from Japan and speak Japanese and English. I still need work on English, so yah let's talk I could help you if you need somebody's help with Japanese! I love old American music and video games. translate

person Reiko
July 9, 2025
Japan
(Osaka)
Japanese
English
I've been learning English lately,because I wanna make friends before my trip.I’ll trip to Perth,in Australia,so I'm grateful if I made friends living around Perth,but anywhere is ok☻☻☻ translate

person moco
July 9, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
I live in Japan 🇯🇵 I would like to improve my English and communicate with foreigners in English fluently. I’m looking for someone who can talk or have a cup of coffee sometimes. I like go swimming, doing exercise, reading books, watching movie..... translate

person Naoto
July 9, 2025
Japan
(Osaka)
Japanese
Russian
Chinese, Mandarin
English
Hi, I'm Naoto and I'm a Japanese man living in Osaka, Japan. I have been working at a clinic. I'm studying English, Russian and Chinese. I want a pen-pal to help me. I will help you to improve Japanese. My hobbies are yoga, religion, m..... translate

person Ryukou
July 9, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
I'm Ryukou.Nice to meet you! I'm Japanese native speaker. I'll help you with Japanese translate

person Yu
July 9, 2025
Japan
(Japan)
Japanese
English
Korean
Chinese, Mandarin
Hi I am working in Japan now as engineer. I had worked in Singapore for 4 years so that I have basic skill about English. To improve my English skill more and more , I hope I can find good opportunities to lean language each other. I am also int..... translate

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