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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Click on a name for more information or to contact the member.
Name Country
(City)
Native Language Practicing Language Description

person Adham
July 5, 2025
United States
(Secret)
English
Japanese
Spanish
*I refuse contact from those with no self-introductio n or profile photo. I have been practicing Japanese for fifteen years. I think my level is pretty good, but I need to learn so much more. I have two dogs and I love animals. I am a huge music fan a..... translate

person Ricky
July 5, 2025
United States
(Milwaukee)
English
French
Turkish
Polish
Spanish
Hey, My name is Ricky and I'm from Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the United States. I have been learning French for 5 years. In 2021 I passed the DELF B2 and am preparing for the DALF C1 now. I recently started learning Finnish, am fluent in Polis..... translate

person sara
July 5, 2025
United States
(NJ)
English
German
I am Sara, I would like to practice and improve my German and can help you practice and improve your English. translate

person miya
July 5, 2025
United States
(Boston)
Japanese
English
French
I am a native Japanese living in USA for a long time. I am an educated individual, also I am considerate and kind. Japanese is my genuine native language but I am very good in English too. Although it is my preference to correspond with people of ..... translate

person Andrew
July 5, 2025
United States
(San Diego)
English
Japanese
Hey I'm Andrew, I'm really interested in learning Japanese (although I'm not even N5 level yet), mostly because of how different it is from English and I'm just fascinated by linguistics. My hobbies include dog training, computer ..... translate

person Eric
July 5, 2025
United States
(Baltimore)
English
Spanish
Portuguese
Swahili
- Other -
Hello, I would like to learn how to speak Spanish, Swahili and Portuguese. translate

person Mac
July 5, 2025
United States
(Houston)
English
Russian
Chinese, Mandarin
English
Spanish
Interested in different people, their life experiences. My interests are developing a small tropical plant and tree orchard farm. Such as avocado, meringa, banana, berries, and combining these produce for good nutritional health. Can write to peop..... translate

person Andrew
July 5, 2025
United States
(Las Vegas)
English
Spanish
Filipino (Tagalog)
Japanese
Just a resident of the Mojave, trying to survive and thrive in the neon-lit wasteland of Vegas, heh. I wanted to broaden my horizons, meet new people, and learn about different cultures, so my Internet wandering has led me here. I hoping to become mo..... translate

person alex
July 5, 2025
Australia
(Churchill)
English
German
Czech
Italian
Spanish
Mi nombre es Alejandro estoy 85 anos de edad[joven] y busco alguna que me regala suya tiempo de aprender mas y intercabiar el mismo en Engles. Ahora me despidio Alejandro translate

person Summer
July 5, 2025
Japan
(ときょ)
English
Japanese
Vietnamese
I moved from New Zealand to Tokyo back in 2023. Since then, my japanese hasnt been very good - Need to learn Japanese so I can find a better job, and perhaps relocate to another part of Japan. Tokyo life isnt right for me. Looking for friends to m..... translate

person Rob
July 5, 2025
United Kingdom
(London)
English
Spanish
Interests in fitness, exercise and travel. I wish to learn Spanish to travel South America in the near future. In exchange I can assist with people wishing to improve their English. translate

person Jo
July 5, 2025
Australia
(Sydney)
English
Spanish
Japanese
French
Malay (Bahasa Malaysia)
Love travel and meeting new friends. I feel like an introvert but most people who get to know me say I am otherwise. I have never been to both North and South America, Europe and there is still much to see in Asia. So, while we are worlds apart, a fe..... translate

person Tom
July 5, 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 Marie
July 5, 2025
Ireland (Republic of)
(Cork)
English
Korean
Hi 👋 EDIT ( I'm sad to add this right at the top but it has to be done. I will not reply to anonymous accounts anymore, without a picture and with a fake name. If you're looking for a hookup go to Tinder. I'm looking to make genui..... translate

person David
July 5, 2025
Japan
(Yokohama)
English
Japanese
Living in Yokohama for work. Looking to learn about culture and language. translate

person alan
July 5, 2025
United States
(Phoenix)
English
Spanish
- translate

person Dave
July 5, 2025
United States
(Anchorage)
English
Japanese
I travel to Japan for work a few days each month as a pilot. I would like to meet people in Osaka and learn the language and culture. I would enjoy helping someone practice English. I am just beginning to learn Japanese so your English will need to..... translate

person Marcelo
July 5, 2025
Bolivia
(Cochabamba)
Spanish
English
Russian
English
I'm a Civil Engineering working in the amazonia with hidraulics stuffs. I can speak english, at least for have a convestation, but I need to improve that, also I'm interested in learn a third language, also in archeology and some of history translate

person talha
July 5, 2025
Italy
(siena)
English
Italian
I like learning through real conversation, not just textbooks. Open to chat, text, or voice — whatever you're comfortable with. Let’s learn from each other and enjoy the process. Feel free to message me anytime! translate

person Jose
July 5, 2025
United States
(Las Vegas)
English
Spanish
Ukrainian
Polish
Romanian
As the son of Mexican immigrants I grew up speaking Spanish at home and learning English in school. I love to travel and am interested in visiting Ukraine, Poland, and Romania one day. As such I would like to learn to speak some level of Ukrainian, ..... translate

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