How to Learn ESL via Online Language Exchange : Email, Text Chat or Voice Chat?

How to Learn ESL via Online Language Exchange

Email, Text Chat or Voice Chat?

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How to Learn ESL via Online Language Exchange

Email, Text Chat or Voice Chat?


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What is a language exchange?
Why do a language exchange?
How to do a language exchange?
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What Kind of Language Exchange?

Should you practice via email, text chat or voice chat? This depends on your proficiency level in ESL and your learning goals.

Email:
(Pen Pals)
This is a convenient way to do a language exchange. It is suitable for learners at all proficiency levels. You can take the time to use dictionaries and other resources to work on writing and grammar. Click here for tips on doing a language exchange with your pen pals.
Text Chat: This is suitable for intermediate level learners or higher. See who's in text chat now.
Voice Chat: This is recommended for intermediate to advanced students who want to work on speaking, pronunciation or listening comprehension. The simultaneous text chat that is available in the voice chat rooms makes it easy to explain words and vocabulary. Click here to access a free voice chat program with excellent sound quality.



Our Newest ESL-speaking Members

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

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Name Country
(City)
Native Language Practicing Language Description

person Rebecca
April 12, 2025
Ireland (Republic of)
(Dublin)
English
Italian
Spanish
French
- Other -
Hi, my name is Rebecca. Just started learning Italian and would like to meet up for exchange of Italian for English Same for Spanish, French translate

person Pepe
April 12, 2025
Germany
(Arnsberg)
German
English
Korean
안녕하세요! 저는 페트릭인데 페페도 괜찮아요! 저는 32살이고 독일에서 사는 독일사람이에요! 한국어를 아직 잘 못하지만 절말 잘 하고 싶어요. 그레서 더 공부해야 돼요. 저 독일어하고 영어를 잘 알아서 공부랑 두워줄수 있는 것 같아요. 저한테 말하고 싶으면 그냥 'Hi' 보내주세요. 그럼 제가 연락 할 거예요. 제 소개를 읽어서 감사합니다! translate

person Andrew
April 12, 2025
Canada
(Edmonton)
English
Chinese, Cantonese
Korean
Japanese
Chinese, Mandarin
Chinese, Cantonese
I'm a native English speaker who is just starting to learn Korean I can speak Cantonese and conversational French, Japanese, and Mandarin as well Sorry I'm not a gold member so send me a Hi! translate

person Rob
April 12, 2025
United States
(Edison)
English
Spanish
Italian
French
My name is Rob born and raised in US looking to better my French and Italian translate

person Eudora
April 12, 2025
United States
(Nashville)
English
- Other -
French
Spanish
Italian
Japanese
I very much enjoy learning foreign languages, what...in connection with my other interests in travel and foreign cultures creates quite wide spectrum to converse about in exchange. My other interests are art, music, books, films, etc..I love roses. ..... translate

person Bee
April 12, 2025
United States
(Houston)
English
Spanish
Italian
👋 Ciao a tutti sono in cerca di qualcuno per espandere il mio apprendimento, grazie! translate

person Yvonne
April 12, 2025
United States
(Joshua Tree)
English
Spanish
Chinese, Mandarin
Japanese
Arabic, Egyptian
Hi, I am learning Chinese (intermediate), Japanese (basic), Spanish (upper intermediate), and Egyptian Arabic (absolute beginner) and want to improve my language skills. I can help you with English. I enjoy cycling, gardening, and spending time wit..... translate

person Mauricio
April 12, 2025
Colombia
(Pereira)
Spanish
English
German
Polish
Hello everyone! I'm Mauricio, I'm a journalist by trade and I'm always keen to learn new languages. This is the best way to know about each other's ideas and cultures. Spanish is my native language, English is the first forei..... translate

person Coli
April 12, 2025
United Kingdom
(London)
English
Arabic, other
أريد أن أعلع اللغة العربية لأنني أريد أن أسكن بلد مصر translate

person Aishwarya
April 12, 2025
Canada
(Paris)
English
Hindi
Marathi
Spanish
Hola a todos, Me llamo Aishwarya, nací en Pune, India y vivo en Canadá hace 9 años. Hablo con fluidez en ingles, marathí e hindi. He estudiado español por un par de años y me encantaría practicar más el idioma porque me gusta muchísimo. A cambio, pu..... translate

person Brian
April 12, 2025
Taiwan
(New Taipei City)
English
Chinese, Mandarin
Korean
Hi, my name is Brian. I'm a 25 year old guy from Washington DC. I'm going to be working in Taiwan (NTC) as an English teacher for a year starting in May. Meeting people abroad can be difficult due to not knowing any Chinese, so I'm usi..... translate

person Tom
April 12, 2025
Canada
(Vancouver)
English
- Other -
Chinese, Mandarin
Japanese
Spanish
Hello, I like learning about different countries and cultures. My hobbies are traveling, nature, and outdoor activities. I f you need help with English or North American culture, I'll be happy to help. Cheers translate

person James
April 12, 2025
United States
(Healdsburg)
English
Faroese
Russian
Norwegian
Swedish
I am really interested in Scandinavian and Slavic languages. translate

person Hannah
April 12, 2025
United States
(Iowa)
English
German
Spanish
Hallo :-) Ich möchte mein geschriebenes Deutsch (B2) durch sinnvolle Gespräche verbessern und biete im Gegenzug Englisch, meine Muttersprache, an. Ich habe schon Möglichkeiten mein gesprochenes Deutsch regelmäßig zu üben. Wir können über aktuelle Ere..... translate

person Judah
April 12, 2025
United States
(Phoenix)
English
Chinese, Mandarin
Vietnamese
Russian
Spanish
My name is Judah. I’m a Christian man. I love to learn about other cultures and connect with people from all over the world! Language is a beautiful thing. It’s a key to unlock a new door of culture. translate

person Hooman
April 12, 2025
United States
(Los Angeles)
English
Portuguese
Spanish
Hello. My name is Hooman. I live in Los Angeles and I am 53 years old. I would like to visit Brazil and Mexico and Costa Rica, and learn Portuguese and Spanish. I can help you with your English. I have a bachelor's degree in cybernetics, and..... translate

person Raj
April 12, 2025
Canada
(Burlington)
English
Hindi
Bengali
Spanish
French
Hello! I'm Raj, a cheerful English speaker eager to learn Spanish. With a love for travel and cultures, I'm excited to exchange languages and stories with a native Spanish speaker. Let's improve together through fun, engaging conversat..... translate

person Isaac
April 12, 2025
Japan
(Hokkaido)
English
Japanese
こんにちは、シップマンです。よろし くお願いします。 アメリカから北 海道に引っ越しました。友達を作った い! 僕は仕事で英語を教えている ので、英語を教えることもできます。 日本語、まだ下手けど頑張ってる よ!練習しましょう。 Hi there, my name is Isaac. It is nice to meet you. I moved to Hokkaido from the United States. I want to make friends! Because I teach..... translate

person Burhan
April 12, 2025
Turkey
(Ankara)
Turkish
English
English
Russian
Spanish
Portuguese
Hello,This is Burhan from Ankara Turkey I am working in IT company.I have started beekeping and natural food business.I love to learn new things and improve myself..I worked more than 20 different jobs so i am able to talk about many topics.I can he..... translate

person Ann
April 12, 2025
Poland
(zzzz)
Polish
English
Chinese, Mandarin
Hi there, I am in the process of teaching myself Mandarin and I would like to meet someone who could assist me. I have a great interest in Chinese history, arts and culture but we can also exchange our experiences and views about pretty much every..... translate

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