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

How to Learn Sign Language via Online Language Exchange

Email, Text Chat or Voice Chat?

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How to Learn Sign Language 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 Sign Language 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 Sign Language-speaking Members

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

To view all registered Sign Language 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 Jason
June 30, 2025
United States
(Worcester)
English
Sign Language
Russian
Hi. I'm an American who's recently started learning Russian. I have only had the chance to to exchange a few words with native speakers for work. I'm still an A1 in Russian, but I would be happy to help you on your english even if you&..... translate

person Josiah
June 24, 2025
United States
(Atlanta)
English
Sign Language
Rundi (Kirundi, Urundi)
My name is Josiah, I am a native English Speaker and am Fluent in ASL (American Sign Language) I am willing to trade or teach for the Kirundi language, I am planing a missions trip there soon and would like to learn. translate

person Mei
June 9, 2025
United States
(Mesa)
English
Sign Language
Japanese
Hi hi, my name is Mei and I'm trying to practice the Japanese language!! I'd like to learn more to communicate with others and visit (hopefully one day move) to Japan! I grew up in a family of Japanese heritage (maternal side), so I hope..... translate

person Ren
June 5, 2025
United States
(Springfield, Massachusetts)
English
Sign Language
Chinese, other
Japanese
Korean
French
I am Learning these languages to be able to understand everyone and songs or movies. You can call me ren✨ I am also looking for friends who will stay with me for a long time translate

person Taka
May 7, 2025
Japan
(Tokyo)
Sign Language
Japanese
English
Sign Language
Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. I am Japanese deaf and currently working for an international company in Tokyo. I want to learn signs from all over the world, especially AUSLAN [Australia Sign language]. My hobby include traveling, and ..... translate

person Sheila
May 4, 2025
United States
(Uncasville)
English
Sign Language
Sign Language
Italian
Spanish
Hello! I’m a native speaker of American Sign Language (ASL) and English. I am a child of a deaf adult (CODA). I am currently studying Spanish, and Italian. While I’m willing to practice a spoken language. I am more interested in sign languages aroun..... translate

person Cassandra
May 2, 2025
Australia
(Mildura)
English
Sign Language
Spanish
I am going to Spain at the beginning of July and would like to learn as much as possible to support conversation there. I also know a decent amount if Australian Sign Language (Auslan) as I grew up as a KODA (kid of deaf adult). translate

person Bailey
April 6, 2025
United States
(Boulder)
English
Sign Language
Norwegian
I am a medical student in america, I enjoy reading and painting! I’m not super outdoorsy but I’d love to get out more, I want to leave America and go to Norway, so I want to learn the language! translate

person Molly
March 25, 2025
United States
(vancouver)
English
Sign Language
Japanese
- Other -
I find languages very interesting, including the culture that comes with it. I am currently studying Japanese on my own and will soon be study it at a university but I am very much a beginner. My goal is to become fluent and make friends along the wa..... translate

person Vincent
March 1, 2025
United States
(San Jose)
Sign Language
English
Sign Language
Japanese
Swedish
Konnichiwa! I'm a Deaf person passionate about language and culture. As a native American Sign Language (ASL) user, I'm excited to embark on a journey learning Japanese - both written Japanese and Japanese Sign Language (JSL)! I'd lov..... translate

person Justin
February 26, 2025
United States
(Pittsburgh)
Sign Language
Latin
I am deaf and have some speech but mostly Sign Language. I have been trying to learn Latin on my own, but would like to have a language partner. I work weekdays, but am available in the early to late evenings and on weekends. translate

person nlo118
January 23, 2025
United States
(Odenton)
Sign Language
English
French
Spanish
Italian
Portuguese
Hi! I'm here for language exchange. I want to learn the languages of Europe because I'm obsessed with Europe and want to move there in the future. translate

person Airi
December 30, 2024
Japan
Japanese
Sign Language
English
Spanish
Hello :)こんにちは I'm Japanese. I want to study English. I'd like to make to new friends in all over the world. Let's enjoy study :) translate

person Megda
December 2, 2024
United States
(Greeley)
English
Sign Language
Spanish
Sign Language
I was born in the United State but my family is from Chihuahua, Mexico. Por eso, tengo que aprender y mejorar a mi Español. I'm fluent in English, my first language. I'm also fluent in American Sign Language but it is *not* my first langu..... translate

person Lala
October 5, 2024
United States
(Las Vegas)
Spanish
English
Sign Language
Korean
Japanese
Hello, my name is Lala. I am looking for friends to share and exchange cultures! Some of my favorite things to do are listening to music, watching movies, reading, running, drawing, and more. I'd like to get help with expanding my knowledge in l..... translate

person Elizabeth
October 1, 2024
United States
(Washington, DC)
Sign Language
English
Arabic, Middle Eastern
My father is Syrian, so I want to go to Syria to learn more about my heritage. I want to practice my Arabic before going. translate

person Casey
August 2, 2024
United States
(Texarkana)
English
Sign Language
Korean
Recently started learning about the Korean culture and language. Big kbl fan. translate

person Stephen
June 27, 2024
United States
(Destin)
English
Sign Language
Persian (Farsi, Dari, Hazaragi)
Spanish
Italian
I would like to help someone practice their English. I speak quite a bit of Dari and Farsi and understand some Spanish and Italian translate

person Angela
June 24, 2024
Japan
(Tokyo)
Sign Language
Korean
Japanese
안녕하세요, 저는 한국 친구가 많지 않습니다. 나는 우정을 찾고 있습니다. translate

person Frankie
June 23, 2024
United States
(Atlanta)
English
Sign Language
Thai
My name is Frankie and I am a polyglot who currently speaks 4 languages. Im currently learning Thai and I live in Thailand. Let's communicate and help each other improve. translate

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