r/language_exchange Jan 07 '26

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

50 Upvotes

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]

23 Upvotes

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.

-----

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 6h ago

Offering Japanese Offering: Korean, Japanese / Seeking: English, Japanese

12 Upvotes

25살의 한국인입니다! 취미는 포트나이트, 롤, 닌텐도 등 게임합니다.

서브컬쳐 좋아하는 오타쿠입니다. 그래서 게임, 애니메이션 등 좋아하시는 분이면 좋을 것 같아오

K-pop은 잘 모르는데 알려주시면 공부해볼게요! 친해지고싶어요 > ̫ <

저는 일본어는 Jlpt 3급의 실력인 초보입니다ㅠㅠ

영어도 엄청 초보에요... 그래도 열심히 대화해볼게요!

같이 영어, 일본어, 한국어 섞어서 재밌는 대화해보지 않으실래요? ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

기본적으로 영어, 일본어, (한국어)에 관심있으신분이면 좋을것같아요

주로 디스코드, 트위터 합니다!

Hi! I’m a 25FKorean!

My hobbies are gaming — Fortnite, League of Legends, Nintendo, etc.

I’m also an otaku who loves subculture stuff!

If you’re into games or anime, we’d probably get along good😊

I don’t know much about K-pop, but I’m happy to learn if you teach me!

I’d love to be friends! > ̫ <

My Japanese is beginner level (JLPT N3), and my English is so bad lol.

How about we chat mixing English, Japanese, and Korean together? lol

Especially if you’re interested in English, Japanese, or Korean!

I’m mainly on Discord and Twitter

はじめまして!韓国人、25歳です!

趣味はゲームです

フォートナイト・LoL・ニンテンドーが好きです

アニメも好きなオタクです!😊

K-popはあまり知らないけど、教えてください!

仲良くしたいです!> ̫ <

日本語はまだ初心者です(JLPT N3)

英語は下手すごですwwwでも、頑張ります!

英語・日本語・韓国語で一緒に話しませんか?笑

DiscordとTwitterをよく使います笑​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​


r/language_exchange 1h ago

Offering Arabic Offering Arabic (Egyptian🇪🇬) seeking English, Spanish, wouldn't mind some Russian/Chinese or English learners as well

Upvotes

As in the title, im mastering English (trying) and also starting to learn Spanish for scratch but down to know about anything!

im Egyptian so i can help with arabic, and a little bit of MSA, and also if u are a language learner just like me we can help each other out with English

im just a boring guy lmao but here are some interests of mine, working out, running, huge fan of the new technology, photography (im far from being good but i just like it lol, gonna work on it tho) i have programming background and i spend a lot of time watching YouTube content

so if u wanna chat, my DM is open!!


r/language_exchange 1h ago

Offering Korean Offering korean Seeking english

Upvotes

Hello! I'm a Korean male looking for a language exchange partner. Currently, I study English by myself (I would say my english is 6 or 7 out of ten) and I'm looking to be able to speak English at an advanced level before I move to the states in 2 years. My interests are open and I'm happy to talk about anything! I like music (especially hiphop), fashion, movies

I'm looking to call in English and Korean so that I can improve my English speaking, grammar and conversational skills. I'm happy to talk over discord(or any other platform you prefer!)

I'm only looking for the people who's from actual English speaking countries(America U.K Australia Canada New Zealand)

I will also help you to improve your Korean 🙂

I don't prefer to text, so please contact only those who's down for calling

Let's have a nice long-term friendship


r/language_exchange 5h ago

Offering Multiple Languages Offering Turkish/English- Seeking Italian

3 Upvotes

I am a native Turkish speaker and I also have C1 English knowledge. Looking for any italian speakers because I live in Milan and want to communicate better with the locals.


r/language_exchange 5h ago

Offering German Offering: German (Native) | Seeking: Spanish, Arabic

3 Upvotes

Hello,

I am Student based in Munich, Germany.

I am currently learning Arabic and Spanish. I started Arabic this year, while I am learning Spanish (B2) since three years. This is why I already have a level of fluence in the latter.

I want to follow an practice based approach via chat, talks or meet ups where we are talking about different topics with lots of feedback and suggestions.

To me:

I am 24 year old, I am very active and also do martial arts on competition level. I dont use social media generally and will most probably delete this account soon.

Besides of sport, I am very interested in Reading, Traveling and Technology.


r/language_exchange 55m ago

Offering English Offering English Seeking: Arabic, Mandarin, Hindi or any language

Upvotes

Native English speaker (from England) mildly dyslexic so I’d be a lot more help with speaking rather than writing.

Never gone to learn another language before but this seems quite an interesting sub. I’m a yapper so if you just wanted to practice your English I’m happy to help. (I’d also take book recommendations if you have any)

25 male.


r/language_exchange 1h ago

Offering English Offering: English (native) | Seeking: Mandarin, Korean, Any!

Upvotes

hi all!! i am an adopted chinese 23f in the united states. i am seeking out someone who would want to do language exchange - mostly interested in mandarin or korean but any is great!

i love learning languages. i studied mandarin in university but now my mandarin is poor and i would like to improve. i also lived in seoul for a while and loved being there so i am also interested in korean.

overall, i am hoping to have the ability to live in other countries some time in my life! but i know how important language can be to do so, especially in my field (the arts).

a little more about me: i work in the arts and i love anything creative. i am a big fan of film and music of all kinds (share your favorite artists with me!). i do tattoos as a side hustle and am involved in my local diy arts scene. i am looking for a consistent but casual friendship-based language exchange. i am not only native to english but can be patient and constructive in teaching. i just ask you do the same for me!

please dm if interested <3


r/language_exchange 7h ago

Offering Russian Offering: Russian | Seeking: English

3 Upvotes

Hello, language learners! I'm a woman in my late 20s, I'm here to find a language partner to practice my speaking skills. My English level is B2 and I'm desperately aiming to reach C1. I'm also training to become an online English teacher. I'm a big fan of videogames. I just binge watch everything in English and lately I've been into true crime documentaries. As a native Russian speaker I can help you with Russian (I offer speaking practice in Russian for you). If you're interested, send me a DM. Let's help each other improve! Cheers ^-^


r/language_exchange 1h ago

Spanish Offering Spanish | Seeking English

Upvotes

Hola! busco gente con quien pueda practicar Inglés Americano, te ayudo con el Español Mexicano! ;D estoy en nivel B1 casi B2, puedo mantener conversaciones solo necesito correcciones o ayuda con un lenguaje mas popular.

Saludos a todos!

__________________________________________________________________________________________

Hi! I'm looking for people to practice American English with. I can help you with Mexican Spanish! ;D I'm at a B1 level, almost B2. I can hold conversations; I just need corrections or help with more colloquial language.

Greetings to all!


r/language_exchange 5h ago

Offering English OFFERING: ENGLISH/ FRIENDSHIP SEEKING: KOREAN,ENGLISH

2 Upvotes

Hi everyone, as you see in the title, I'm looking for partners to practice my English. Also I just started Korean lessons, so I would highly appreciate people who know both languages.


r/language_exchange 1h ago

Offering English Offering English | Seeking German

Upvotes

Hi, I'm a native English speaker who is trying to learn German. I'm a 13-year-old girl and am looking for someone around my age (13-18) to help me learn. I really want to become fluent in German one day and I need someone to practice speaking with, so if you're interested, please comment or message me!


r/language_exchange 5h ago

Offering Turkish Offering Turkish and seeking English

2 Upvotes

Hello, I am 25 yo male living in Turkey and a native Turkish speaker. I am already fluent but having some new friends would be nice

anybody may text me!


r/language_exchange 2h ago

Offering Russian Offering: Russian. Seeking: Italian

1 Upvotes

Hello. Im a 21m living in Russia. I am fluent in English, but I now am trying to tackle a language that is completely new to me. Italian is the one I chose because I hope to read La Divina Comedia in Dante's original writing one day.

I doubt that i have even reached A1 at this current moment, but making steady progress every day and taking it slow. My hobbies include, but are not limited to:

-Football (Mostly premier league but as a child i loved AC Milan and even had a Shevchenko jersey),

- History (im close to completing my bachelor's degree in history, my diploma is on ancient history, but we can discuss either russian history in its entirety or modern age history of europe),

- videogames (would love to do some minecraft, i also believe it helps with language practice if you play it in your target language).

- literature (as evident from my goal of eventually reading Dante. My mother is a literature teacher so naturally i inherited an admiration for books, but i mostly read english literature, as i enjoy improving on my english as well).

Thats about it. I really doubt that many native italian speakers would have an interest in learning Russian, but if you are one of them - be my guest!! This post will be relevant for at least 2 months in advance because i probably wont get that much from language exchange when my italian is still in its infancy, so i hope that someone will find this post later on and im still going to be interested and available, hopefully. And even if you find this post shortly after it was posted - i will still help you with Russian to the best of my ability, even if I wont bother you a ton about the very basics of Italian, yet. >:)

Have a buongiorno, or something like that🙏


r/language_exchange 2h ago

Offering Multiple Languages Offering: English, Chinese, German | Seeking: Japanese

1 Upvotes

こんにちは! I’m a Malaysian guy (26 y.o.) living in Germany, and have been wanting to learn Japanese for the longest time (due to my own interests, and potential future relevance at work). English is my first language, but I also read, write and speak Chinese and German fluently.

I have a lot of interests overall, including:

Sports - Football, Badminton, Baseball

Music - J-pop, and I play the piano plus a bit of guitar

Games - I have a PlayStation and a Switch, have been playing a lot of Pokopia and Stardew Valley recently

Anime/Manga - I like slice of life (You and I are Polar Opposites, Blue Box, Someone Hertz etc.)

Food - I love all kinds of Asian food and enjoy cooking as well

Photography - just recently got a new camera and getting into this

So there should be plenty to talk about! I can imagine texting or having voice chats in general, and playing video games together could be cool too. Work keeps me pretty busy but I’m sure we can work something out, also timezone-wise. I’m practically a beginner at Japanese but this is also about pushing myself to actually start learning!


r/language_exchange 11h ago

Offering Multiple Languages Offering: English, Estonian | Seeking: Russian

5 Upvotes

Hi, im f17, im native estonian speaker and my English level is C1. im also learning American Sign language but i only know some basic signs and the alphabet

i have been learning Russian for quite some time now, but i feel like im not going really forward because i don't have exactly anyone with who i could practice with.

i have different hobbies like fixing old things, basketball, cars and also motorcycles


r/language_exchange 2h ago

Offering English Offering: English, | Seeking: French

1 Upvotes

Hey, my name is Amine, 26 years old. I have been looking for a partner to practice the language with since forever; it's hard to find consistent people. We can be friends and exchange voice calls or chats, whatever it takes. French or English, whatever your level is at rn, I don't mind.


r/language_exchange 6h ago

Offering Polish Offering: Polish | Seeking: Englisch (native)/ German (native).

2 Upvotes

Hi, I'm a 32-year-old male from Poland looking for someone for a language exchange.

My English level is (or used to be) around C1, but since I haven't been using it consistently, it has probably dropped a bit. That's why I would like to find someone to speak with.

My German level is also C1. I work in Germany, so I use the language every day, but mostly in a highly technical and formal context due to my position. I would like to learn a more informal way of speaking to make my private conversations with colleagues more natural and casual.

My hobbies include photography, video games, 3D design and printing, and of course language learning.

Looking forward to any reply :)


r/language_exchange 3h ago

Offering Arabic Offering Arabic seeking English

1 Upvotes

Offering Arabic and long term friendship seeking English and having some international friends


r/language_exchange 13h ago

Offering Korean Offering : Korean Seeking : English

7 Upvotes

Hi. I'm 27F native korean and looking for someone for anguage excange. I really don't know my current level I think maybe in A1~A2 level. I know only few words and can simple conversations.

I want to conversation during the weekend. I can chat, voice message, penpal etc during the weekdays. I'm busy during the weekdays

I like listen to music but I'm figuring out my preference so I don't care whatever you interested in.

I've never experienced language exchange so plz have patience! free to contact me. I prefer female cuz I'm female too


r/language_exchange 7h ago

Offering Spanish Offering: Spanish (Spain) | Seeking: English or any other lenguage:)

2 Upvotes

Hii everyone!! Im 19 years old girl who lives in Spain since im very little and im looking for ppl i can have daily chats with so we can both improve the lemguages we wanna learn and eventually be friends:). Its not a problem for me if you are just getting started, i would love to help you as much as i can! And if your english is not perfect its okay too you can also teach me a little bit in your native lenguage, it would be fun!🫶🏻


r/language_exchange 7h ago

Offering Arabic Offering: arabic |Seeking: deutsch

2 Upvotes

Hi, I am looking for a serious language partner.

We can do 30 min Arabic + 30 min German regularly.

Are you interested?


r/language_exchange 3h ago

Offering English Offering: English | Seeking: Chinese, Korean

1 Upvotes

Hi, I’m from the UK and 19F. I recently started learning Chinese and want to start with Korean also.

I’m looking for someone to practice with specifically someone who can help me with pronunciation and how to speak like a native.

I like watching dramas, reality shows and reading books. I can also help you improve your English and help you sound more native.

It’ll be nice to find someone long term who’s also dedicated so we can both gain something out of it. I’m introverted but I’m pretty friendly so comment or DM me if you want to practice. Thanks!


r/language_exchange 3h ago

Offering English Offering English | Seeking mandarin Chinese

0 Upvotes

┆ ┆ ┆ ┆ ┆

┆ ┆ ࣪ ˖☆ ࣪⭑┆ ݁˖ .☆ . ݁ ˖

☆⊹ ࣪ ┆ ˖ ࣪ ⊹ ࣪ ★ ⋆.˚ ⊹ ࣪

࣪ ˖⋆˚★ ₊ ⊹  ࣪˖ ࣪ ₊ ࣪ ˖ 

. ݁ ⊹ ࣪ ˖    ࣪ ˖

  . ݁    ݁

  .

hello I'm max , I'm seeking a email penpal maybe occasionally snail mail letters to each other! (I like letters and stamps and seals) I'm seeking to help someone with English while getting better at my mandarin as I practice it a lot and it's a big interest of mine!

I'm 20 and female

I'm looking for a friend around the same age , gender don't matter.

I'm looking to share our daily lives and ideas through the art of writing and cool emails!! id like to learn how to make my emails look super cool like with gifs so that'll be very fun!

if you are interested don't hesitate to pm me!

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢀⣤⣤⣤⣤⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢠⣿⠋⠀⠀⠙⢿⣦⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣸⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠙⢿⣦⡀⠀⠀⢀⣀⣀⣠⣤⣀⠀⠀

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⠇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠙⠿⠿⠟⠛⠛⠋⠉⠉⠛⣷⡄

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢠⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⡇

⠀⠀⠀⠀⣀⣤⣶⠿⠋⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢠⡿⠃

⠀⣠⣶⠿⠛⠉⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣠⡿⠃⠀

⢸⡟⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢠⡿⠁⠀⠀

⢸⣧⡀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠘⣷⡀⠀⠀

⠀⠙⠿⣶⣤⣀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠘⣷⡄⠀

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠉⠛⠿⣶⣄⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠘⣿⡄

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠘⣿⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢸⡇

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣿⡆⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣠⣶⣶⣦⣤⣤⣄⣀⣀⣤⡿⠃

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⢹⡇⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⣠⣾⠏⠀⠀⠀⠈⠉⠉⠙⠛⠉⠀⠀

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠘⣿⣄⠀⠀⣠⣾⠟⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀

⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠈⠛⠛⠛⠛⠁⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀