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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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 Andero
August 20, 2025
Finland
(Helsinki)
Finnish
Estonian
English
Estonian
French
Japanese
Hi, I'm Andero from Helsinki, Finland. I'm looking for someone to practice Estonian, French or Japanese with. I'm a beginner in Japanese and French, but would also love to find someone to speak Estonian with. Really enjoy getting to kn..... translate

person joseph
August 20, 2025
Canada
(toronto)
English
Chinese, Mandarin
Japanese
Korean
Spanish
Learning a new language is like opening the door to a foreign world where culture, mentality and traditions may differ from mine. I wish I could learn languages quickly so I could better understand others, their values and thoughts and in the process..... translate

person Jonathan
August 20, 2025
United Kingdom
(Scarborough)
English
German
- Other -
I live in England and am interested in developing my language skills as well as having conversations with people from around the world and generally sharing experiences and stories. I'm very happy to help people, no matter where they are from, w..... translate

person Jim
August 20, 2025
New Zealand
(Christchurch)
English
Maori (New Zealand Maori)
French
Japanese
Bonjour, kia ora, and hello. I’m Jim—a native English speaker from New Zealand, with conversational French and Māori, and a deep appreciation for the stories language can tell. I believe the world is a great big place, full of things to be explored, ..... translate

person Rodd
August 20, 2025
United States
(NYC Baby)
English
French
Italian
German
Hey there! I’m Rodd, a fun-loving Black guy from the USA. I’m here to connect with new people and help you practice your English while sharing some great conversations. You’ll never have met a guy like me before! I bring a unique perspective, a great..... translate

person Harri
August 20, 2025
United Kingdom
(Barry)
English
Spanish
Hi, my name is Harri. I'm a 27 year old ecologist living in Barry, Wales. I travelled through south America this year for 6 months and learned an intermediate level of Spanish, so now I really want to keep up my level and not lose what I learned..... translate

person Eric
August 20, 2025
United States
(Baltimore)
English
Spanish
Portuguese
Swahili
- Other -
Hello, I would like to learn how to speak Spanish, Swahili and Portuguese. translate

person Andrew
August 20, 2025
United Kingdom
(Ambleside)
English
Japanese
I first visited Japan in 1989 and have travelled and studied there since then, although my visits have become less and less frequent. I learnt Japanese to further my travels and to undertake research. As I live in the English Lake District, I have on..... translate

person Tom
August 20, 2025
Canada
(Canada)
English
Chinese, Mandarin
Spanish
- Other -
Hello, I'm from Vancouver, Canada, and I’ve had the opportunity to travel to many countries for both personal and business reasons. I truly believe that every country has something unique to offer—whether it’s the culture, cuisine, or to..... translate

person beautiful sunday
August 20, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
Japanese
English
French
English
- Other -
Hi, nice to meet you! I lived in several countries, but now I live in Tokyo, Japan. I like music, movies, having nice meals with wine, reading, playing the piano, swimming, pilates, travel, etc. I plan to have a trip to Paris this September. ... .. translate

person Al
August 20, 2025
United States
(Tucson)
English
Spanish
I am a retired attorney living in the southwestern USA. I am looking for someone to help me improve my Spanish speaking skills and I am available to help someone with their English speaking skills. Let's help each other in a relaxed and nonju..... translate

person Kamen
August 20, 2025
United States
(Petaluma)
English
Bulgarian
Japanese
Hello. I am from California. Was born in Bulgaria. Trying to learn Japanese.looking for a friend to talk, text and mail. I like travelling, video games, drawing and other stuff. translate

person Alena
August 20, 2025
Canada
(Quebec)
English
- Other -
Spanish
French
Hi! I like to improve my Spanish and French because I have been living in a new area in Quebec. I have Spanish friends and I want to talk to them. My grandparent's root is from Spain, Gadiz. Another reason to learn Spanish. I am new to this pl..... translate

person Drew
August 20, 2025
United States
(Philadelphia)
English
Spanish
German
Hola! Me gustaría mejorar mi español y creo que la mejor manera de hacerlo es hablando con hablantes nativos. I am happy to help with you English, as it is my mother tongue. translate

person Kris
August 20, 2025
United States
(New Orleans)
English
Spanish
He estado estudiando español y quiero mejorar y quisiera ayudarte a hablar inglés. He visitado España muchas veces, así que ese dialecto me resulta más cómodo. Entiendo lo importante que es la paciencia al aprender un idioma. Me gusta el deporte, c..... translate

person Alastair
August 20, 2025
United Kingdom
(Bridgnorth)
English
Persian (Farsi, Dari, Hazaragi)
Persian (Farsi, Dari, Hazaragi)
Hello pleased to meet you. I am here to learn Persian and speaking with a good Persian accent. I am a native English speaker and can help you learn English to speak with a proper native accent not an American accent so if you want to learn English ..... translate

person Nulair
August 20, 2025
Sri Lanka
(colombo)
English
Tamil
German
Hi I am looking for German speaker for improve my language. If any body out there please help me as your kindness. I am very greatful to learn. Thanks translate

person Colín
August 20, 2025
United States
(New York)
English
Spanish
Portuguese
I want to improve my Spanish exchange language and make new friends - All topics are open for discussion. I’ll listen to you. You listen to me. Jaja Quiero aprender vocabulario nuevo Me encantó la película 'Las lecciones del pingüino'..... translate

person Alex
August 20, 2025
United Kingdom
(Colchester)
English
Portuguese
French
Spanish
Italian
I love to travel to South America on holiday and so would love to improve my Portuguese (which I can speak a little bit) and Spanish (which I am a complete beginner at). Maybe somebody has the patience to help me and of course I'd be very happy ..... translate

person Jon
August 20, 2025
United Kingdom
(Liverpool)
English
Japanese
I am Jon, from Liverpool in the UK. My interests are the protection of the environment, wellbeing and learning about Japan, it's culture and its people. I am also interested in travel and have recently returned from my first trip to Tokyo. I ho..... translate

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