r/language_exchange • • Jan 07 '26

Meta [WARNING] Suspicious accounts are messaging users to advertise a paid app

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EDIT: several users has let us know that some of the accounts in question are Riley1692, amie-2002, leopard6004, and cebubu6865. These users have now been banned, but unfortunately can still send messages to subreddit members. I would strongly recommend that you don't engage with these users, as they are spamming the subreddit with advertisements and their actions have been very suspicious.\**

Hi y'all,

We've been notified by a user about multiple suspicious accounts messaging people who post in r/language_exchange, sending them messages similar to the one below:

Just curious, have you ever felt frustrated with language exchange? Too many DMs, chats fading out halfway, or spending a lot of time but only a few connections actually lasting? I’m curious what people think about this. [advertisement for a paid app]

This is to let anyone in this subreddit know that these accounts should not be trusted and neither should the apps that they are promoting. If you get a message like this, please report the message so that these accounts can hopefully be banned sitewide. You can learn how to do that here.

Please also send their usernames to us via modmail so that we can ban them from the subreddit. This unfortunately doesn't stop them from messaging subreddit members, but it will prevent any spam via posts or comments.

If you have any further questions or comments, please reply to this post or send us a modmail.


r/language_exchange • • Jan 07 '26

Meta (READ THIS FIRST) Welcome to r/language_exchange! [Meta/General Discussion Thread]

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Welcome to ! This subreddit is aiming to help people find partners to practice languages with, offering the languages you already know in exchange to learn new ones. Make sure to read the guidelines before making your first post!

🍃 How do I make my language exchange post?

If you're looking for a language exchange partner, you can either make your own post or search through existing posts!

→ Making your own post:

  • Your thread title must follow the format of "Offering: language | Seeking: language". If your post doesn't follow this format, it won't be visible to other users.
  • Make sure to write a little bit about yourself, such as your interests, hobbies, or language-related goals. This is important in making sure you can find a good partner!
  • Please do not post your contact information publically. If you find a partner and would like to chat with them on a platform other than Reddit, please message them your contact information privately.

→ Searching through existing posts:

If you don't want to make your own post, you can search through existing posts to find someone who matches your languages! Just use the search bar at the top of the screen, or select a post flair to see all posts of the same category.

  • Please do not post your contact information publically. If you find a partner and would like to chat with them on a platform other than Reddit, please message them your contact information privately.

🍃 What kinds of posts and comments are allowed?

This subreddit's purpose is to serve as a platform for people to find language exchange partners. To keep the community true to its purpose, there are some rules:

  • Must be language exchange. Posts that don't concern language exchange will be removed. This includes posts asking general questions about language learning, advertisements, or meta discussion concerning the subreddit. These discussions are better suited to other places (language learning questions should be posted to broader subreddits; meta discussion should be posted in the comments of this thread)
  • Be courteous to other users. This subreddit isn't a place for arguments or debates. Any comments that break this rule will be removed.
  • No advertising. Posts and comments that advertise apps, services (such as classes and tutoring), or groups (such as Discord servers or Whatsapp groups) will be removed. These kinds of posts clog up the feed and don't follow the purpose of the subreddit.
  • No spam. Spam is the repeated posting of the same content. Any posts and comments that are spam will be removed.
  • No contact information. Contact information (such as Discord usernames, phone numbers, or Whatsapp contacts) should only be shared privately in messages, not publically in posts or comments.

🍃 Can I make a language exchange post for a language I've just started studying?

You can participate in this subreddit regardless of your skill level. However, it's highly recommended that you grasp the basics of a language before you look for a partner. This subreddit is for speakers of different languages to *assist each other* in learning. This subreddit is not a place to find a teacher that'll teach you everything for free.

Good luck on your language journey!

If you have any questions, feel free to leave a reply on this post or send us a Modmail.

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Welcome to the meta/general discussion thread!

This thread is for any questions, suggestions, or discussions concerning the subreddit itself. If you have any thoughts about  you want to share, post them here! I'll try to respond to as many comments as I can.

If you have any further questions, feel free to send us a Modmail.


r/language_exchange • • 26m ago

Offering Japanese Offering Japanese/seeking English

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Hi, I'm Yu, nice to meet you!
I learn English.
These days, I'm trying shadowing but I'm not sure whether my English is correct or not.
Please check my English pronunciation and my English sentence.
If you want, I can provide my Japanese skill!
Feel free to send me messages 😁

こんにちは、ぼくの名前はゆうです。
英語を学習していて、シャドーイングの練習をしているのですが、自分の英語の発音が正しいのかよくわかりません。
なので、ぼくの英語の発音や文章のチェックをしていただける方がいれば、気軽にご連絡いただけると嬉しいです!
Let's talk with me!


r/language_exchange • • 1h ago

Offering Mandarin Offering: Mandarin Chinese | Seeking: Native English Speaker | Tustin, CA 92780 (In Person)

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Hi everyone! I'm looking for a language exchange partner near Tustin, CA 92780. I'm a native Chinese (Mandarin) speaker and would love to improve my English through face-to-face conversations. I can help you learn and practice Chinese, and you can help me practice English. We could meet at a local coffee shop or library for friendly, casual conversations. I'm also hoping to make new friends along the way. If you're interested, feel free to message me!


r/language_exchange • • 7h ago

Offering German Offering: German (Native), English (C1), Dutch (B2), Tamazight (B1) Seeking: Arabic (Fusha) or Darija (Native)

6 Upvotes

25F searching for a woman who would like to help each other in the journey of becoming more confident in speaking a foreign language. I am not a complete beginner I understand a lot of Arabic, i would say A2 in both but speaking is really at 0. Feel free to reach out :) female only


r/language_exchange • • 1h ago

Offering Multiple Languages Offering: Spanish|English Seeking: French|Italian|German|Arabic

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Hello! I am a 26M fluent in Spanish and English, I’m looking to make friends or language exchange buddies. I offer Spanish and English and seek the languages above but I am open to learning different languages! If you would like to exchange languages feel free to DM me!


r/language_exchange • • 1h ago

Offering Mandarin Offering:Mandarin;Seeking English

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I'm a 22M from China. And I plan to have a full-time graduate course in Australia. There are many cultural differences that I'm interseted in. If you are interested in cultural differences, e-games, reading, medicine, travelling or philosophy, we can have conversation about them. Thank you.


r/language_exchange • • 2h ago

Offering English Offering: English | Seeking: Japanese

2 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I’m 22F from the US. I’ve been studying Japanese for a few years and would like to make some friends to speak with! I’m an English tutor so I can help with any questions. Hit me up if you’re interested! ✨


r/language_exchange • • 6h ago

Offering Swedish Offering: Swedish | Seeking: Spanish

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Disclaimer: I’m only comfortable with girls around my age!

Hi! I’m a 20 year old girl living in Sweden, speaking native Swedish!
I have (very) recently started learning Spanish again after a veeeery long time. I used to study Spanish in school, but since then I’ve forgotten most of it, but now i’m ready to give it another try!

I could do anything you want, exchange “lessons”, vocabulary lists, conversation, texts, you name it!

I also love reading and watching movies(harry potter, the maze runner, the hunger games are some favourites). I love 2000s fashion, being with friends, occasionally playing Minecraft, travelling, drawing, exercising and so much more!

Please hmu if you are interested!


r/language_exchange • • 2h ago

Offering Russian Offering: Belarusian and Russian Seeking: German

2 Upvotes

Hi everyone! i’m 18 years old and im looking for a language partner. i’ve recently started learning german & i want to approach this language differently, since its brand new for me i want to just completely immerse myself from the very beginning and see my progress from there! if you’re interested my message are open :p


r/language_exchange • • 3h ago

German Offering: German, Seeking: Japanese

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Hi everyone! 👋

I’m Johannes, a 40-year-old software developer from Germany (Munich), currently spending time here in Chiba.

I’ve been learning Japanese for a while now and would love to practice my speaking and improve my conversational skills in real life. In return, I’d be more than happy to help you practice and refine your German—whether you’re a beginner, prepping for a certificate, or just want to keep your conversational skills sharp!

What I'm looking for:

  • A relaxed, regular language exchange (e.g., every 1–2 weeks).
  • Casual meetups over a coffee, a beer, or a bite to eat somewhere around Chiba (or easily accessible nearby spots towards Tokyo).
  • Good conversations about daily life, culture, hobbies, or anything under the sun.

If you’re living in or around the Chiba area and are interested in learning German, feel free to drop a comment or send me a DM! Looking forward to connecting.

Cheers,

Johannes


r/language_exchange • • 12h ago

Offering English Offering: English | Seeking: Spanish

10 Upvotes

Hi! I am 24F from USA and seeking a native Spanish speaker (Female) to practice with. I am practicing to become an English tutor. I will help you with English conversation.

Hola! Tengo 24(mujer), soy de los EE UU y quiero practicar con una hablante nativa de Español. Estoy aprendiendo a ser una tutora de Inglés. Te ayudo hablar inglés. Es muy difícil para mí hablar en Español así que necesito ayuda también 🤭


r/language_exchange • • 45m ago

Offering Russian Offering: Russian seeking: German

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Hiii! I would really like to practice my German with a person around my age,(I am F17) I can offer Russian or English! I would like to make friends with someone!


r/language_exchange • • 1h ago

Offering Multiple Languages Offering: Hindi, Telugu and Tamil | Seeking: English (Native General American)

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Hi everyone,

I am 27 M and I speak fluent Hindi. I am looking for a native speaker from the United States with a General American accent.

I need to learn and master the US accent to qualify for an international call center job, so I need a partner who can talk to me on a daily basis. strictly correct my pronunciation, rhythm, and pacing.

In exchange, I can teach/practice Hindi or other indian languages with you.


r/language_exchange • • 1h ago

Offering Cantonese offering:Chinese|seeking:English,French

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Hi everyone!
I’m a native Cantonese speaker, and I also speak Mandarin Chinese. I’m looking for a native English speaker and a native French speaker to practice languages with. Of course, it would be great if you’re interested in Chinese!
We can learn from each other, share our languages and cultures, and have conversations in our native languages to help each other improve.
Looking forward to meeting you!


r/language_exchange • • 12h ago

Offering English Offering: English | Seeking: Spanish

8 Upvotes

Hi! I am 24F from USA and seeking a native Spanish speaker (Female) to practice with. I will help you with English conversation.

Hola! Tengo 24(mujer), soy de los EE UU y quiero practicar con una hablante nativa de Español. Estoy aprendiendo a ser una tutora de Inglés. Te ayudo hablar inglés. Es muy difícil para mí hablar en Español así que necesito ayuda también.


r/language_exchange • • 14h ago

Offering English Offering: ENGLISH, SPANISH, Seeking: SPANISH

10 Upvotes

Hello! My name is Gem and I'm an 18F! I speak english natively and I also am pretty fluent in spanish, but unfortunately I don't have anyone to speak too! Im looking for someone to call with an have in depth conversations. I love to read books, make art, and play video games. If you play games like marvel rivals, overwatch, and overcooked I would love to play and talk. I do forget some words or confuse some words, so if your hear something weird give me some grace lol I also would be happy to speak in english and help with English if you're looking for someone to speak to english in! If you're interested, please feel free to dm me or leave a comment under this post! :)


r/language_exchange • • 2h ago

Offering Mandarin and Seeking English Offering Mandarin & Seeking English

1 Upvotes

Hey, I'm 14 from China, looking for long-term chat buddies to practice my English. My goal is to practice regularly ,even if it's just a little each day . And i can teach you Chinese , so we can both benefits from the exchange . Feel free to message .


r/language_exchange • • 12h ago

Offering English Offering: English 🇺🇸 | Seeking: Spanish 🇲🇽

6 Upvotes

32F seeking language exchange! I’m just beginning A1-2 and am looking to get more comfortable using the words I know. Looking for short but consistent meetings maybe phone or video chat would be great. I have a tight schedule so meeting 1-2x week ~30 minutes would be ideal. I’m from Los Angeles, and have many interests. I like music, fitness, hanging out with friends, and exploring the city. I would appreciate someone who is very patient and is willing to correct my grammar 🙏 And of course I would do the same!


r/language_exchange • • 2h ago

Offering Portuguese ⁠[Seeking] English | [Offering] Portuguese | 19F looking for language exchange⁠

1 Upvotes

Hi! I'm 19, from Brazil, and looking to practice English and meet people with similar interests.

I like playing the violin, watching series, playing video games, reading, and cooking. Just looking for friendly, normal chats to improve my language skills.

Feel free to send a DM if you want to chat!"


r/language_exchange • • 3h ago

Offering Multiple Languages Offering: English, Japanese| Seeking: Japanese - Looking for Japanese learners and Japan enthusiasts to become friends with

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こんにちは、みなさん!

I'm currently around JLPT N3 level and preparing for the July 2027 exam. I'm looking to meet people who enjoy Japanese language and culture, not just people who want to study for an exam.

A few things I'd love to do together:

  • Chat in both English and Japanese.
  • Discuss Japanese history, books, kanji etymology, and grammar.
  • Share interesting things we discover while learning Japanese.
  • Talk about Japanese books, music, or everyday life in Japan.
  • Maybe practice through text chats.

I'm happy to connect with learners around N3, more advanced learners, or native Japanese speakers who enjoy cultural exchange.

If we have a few interests in common, feel free to comment or send me a message. よろしくお願いします!


r/language_exchange • • 3h ago

Offering Spanish Offering: Spanish (native)| Seeking: English

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Hi, I'm Luis. I'm 26, from Colombia. I recently got laid off, so since I have all the time in the world, I decided to improve my English in the meantime.

What I'm looking for: Someone I can speak English with at least once a week. I'd like to improve my English as much as possible.

What I offer: I'm willing to help you with your Spanish. I'm free almost all the time, so we could talk every day if you want.

A little about me: I like working out, alternative music, and anime. I'm into psychology and philosophy, so maybe we could figure out whether life is really worth it or if there's something better than ice cream. 🍦


r/language_exchange • • 3h ago

Offering Russian Offering: Russian (native), seeking: English

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Hi, my name is Artem, I’m 18M, and I’d like to make some new friends from different countries. I’ve been studying English for two years, but I don’t get enough practice. I’m interested in various films, TV series, books, and maybe even games. It would be great if you had Telegram so we could chat there. Naturally, I’d be happy to help you with Russian—including punctuation, pronunciation, spelling, and much more.


r/language_exchange • • 3h ago

Offering Multiple Languages Offering: English (Native), Spanish | Seeking: Japanese

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Hey everyone!

I'm 25M, originally from the US but been living in Mexico for half my life. I'm looking for someone to practice Japanese with.

I'm around N2 level, but I don't get to use Japanese as much as I'd like, so I'm hoping to find someone to chat with regularly and get more comfortable speaking naturally.

I can help with English or Spanish in return! I'm down to talk about anything, hobbies, gaming, anime, or just random conversations.

I'm good with texting or vc.

Feel free to DM me.

よろしくお願いします!


r/language_exchange • • 3h ago

Seeking French Offering: Mandarin (Native) | Seeking: French

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I’m here looking for native French speakers for language exchange, and honestly, I’m really hoping to meet some French friends! I’m a native Mandarin speaker and can help you work on your Chinese. I only have one semester of French under my belt, so I’m still a beginner — please be patient with me

A bit about me: I’m an undergrad at Shanghai Jiao Tong University based in Shanghai. I love music, video games and martial arts. I’m super curious about young life in France: your favourite music, films, daily student stories and everything that makes your culture unique. I’d be happy to show you what life is like for a university student here in Shanghai and share Chinese culture with you in return.

Since my French is still basic, we can start with a mix of simple French, English and Mandarin, and slowly use more French as I improve. No boring textbook drills at all. We can chat casually about hobbies, student life, music, games, martial arts, or whatever you feel like talking about.

I’m looking for someone for long-term, relaxed exchanges. If that sounds fun to you, drop a comment or shoot me a DM. À bientôt !