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Connect with native speakers who match your schedule, share your interests, and complement your learning style. Start real friendships while mastering languages.

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Start Learning in 3 Simple Steps

No complicated setup. Just tell us what you want to learn and start chatting.

1

Tell Us Your Goals

30-second setup: your language, what you want to learn, and your interests.

2

Get Instant Matches

See compatible partners immediately. No waiting, no approval process.

3

Start Chatting

Send your first message and start learning. It's that simple!

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Our matching system ensures you connect with people you'll actually enjoy talking to

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Exact Goals

Travel, business, or fun

Smart Matching

Learn What You Actually Need

Preparing for a trip? We'll match you with locals from your destination. Need business language? Connect with professionals in your field.

  • Travel prep with locals from your destination
  • Business language with professionals
  • Exam prep with successful test-takers
  • Casual learning with fun conversation partners
Common Interests

Never Run Out of Things to Talk About

Love cooking? Match with foodies. Into gaming? Find gamer partners. When you share interests, conversations flow naturally and learning happens effortlessly.

  • Talk about hobbies you're passionate about
  • Share recommendations and discoveries
  • Build genuine friendships, not just study sessions
  • Learn specialized vocabulary for your interests

Shared

Interests

Natural conversations

Your

Schedule

Partners when you're free

Time Zone Smart

Always Find Someone Available

Morning person? Night owl? Weekend warrior? We match you with partners who are online when you are, across any time zone.

  • Practice during your lunch break
  • Evening chats with morning people overseas
  • Weekend sessions with serious learners
  • Quick 5-minute practices anytime
Perfect Balance

Learn at the Perfect Pace

We pair you with partners where you're strong in their target language and they're strong in yours. Both sides benefit equally.

  • No frustration from mismatched levels
  • Comfortable progression for both partners
  • Graduate to harder conversations naturally
  • Help others while helping yourself

Balanced

Exchange

Both sides win

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Feel Safe and Respected

Our rating system and active moderation ensure you only connect with serious, respectful learners. Block or report with one tap if needed.

  • See ratings before you connect
  • Verified profiles reduce fake accounts
  • Community guidelines keep conversations respectful
  • 24/7 moderation team for your safety
Global Community

Experience Real Cultural Diversity

Learn British English from London, American English from New York, or Australian English from Sydney. Experience authentic accents and cultural contexts.

  • Master different accents and dialects
  • Understand cultural contexts and customs
  • Build a global network of friends
  • Prepare for real-world interactions anywhere

200+

Countries

Real diversity

Why Language Exchange Works

It's not just about practicing - it's about mutual growth and real connections

You Learn by Teaching

Explaining your language to others deepens your understanding of grammar and helps you become a better communicator overall.

You Build Real Friendships

Unlike apps or textbooks, you're connecting with real people. Many users find lifelong friends and even visit each other.

You Stay Motivated

When someone is counting on you to help them learn, you show up. This accountability keeps both partners progressing.

You Practice Daily

With partners in different time zones, you can practice whenever you have a few minutes free, making consistency easy.

Real Results from Real People

These users started just like you - and look at them now

"I was too shy to speak Japanese in class. My HelloTalk partner made me comfortable making mistakes. Now I work in Tokyo!"

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Sarah, 26

From zero to working in Japan

"My Spanish partner became my best friend. We've been learning together for 2 years and just met in person!"

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Li Wei, 22

Found a lifelong friend

"I passed my Korean TOPIK exam thanks to daily practice with my partners. They explained things textbooks couldn't."

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Marco, 30

Passed TOPIK Level 5

Your Guide to Finding Perfect Language Exchange Partners

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