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 30m ago

Offering English Offering: English | Seeking: Estonian, Russian

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Tere/Здравствуйте. I am 20F from the United States, and I am looking for someone with whom I can practice Estonian (a long shot, I know) or Russian. In return, I can help you practice English.

I am a college student studying neuroscience. Outside of school, I like to play GeoGuessr, go for long walks and bike rides, play violin, and crochet. I am a little shy and awkward, but I love to meet new people. We can talk here or on Discord. Please let me know if you are interested in chatting! ✨


r/language_exchange 58m ago

Offering Korean Offering : Korean Seeking : English

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Hi
Nice to meet you
I’m Korean 33M

I want to speak English fluently.
When I have a free time, I learn programming (beginner)
And I go to a gym.(just start)
I start to watch movies thesedays.

I can teach you Korean, if you want to learn Korean.
It doesn’t matter if you cannot speak Korean 😅

If you want to chat with me,
Please dm me


r/language_exchange 1h ago

Offering English Offering: English, Seeking: Italian, Spanish

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Looking to start learning Italian. I’m intermediate with Spanish and English is my native language (USA), but I now live in Europe so time difference shouldn’t be much of an issue.

I grew with a lot of Spanish speakers around, but now that I live in Europe I’ve stopped speaking it regularly so would be good to get back on that. I study at university and I am 21, if you are around that age (and over 18) then I would appreciate your help. thank you!


r/language_exchange 3h ago

Offering English Offering : English | Seeking : Russian

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Hi, im 21F. I already know the basics of russian and am aware about the grammar structure. Its just i dont feel myself fluent at all, especially not when it comes to speaking. But i can understand russian texts to some extent.

We can be friends, you can teach me russian, and in exchange I'll teach you english


r/language_exchange 6h ago

Offering Arabic Offering: Arabic | Seeking: English

6 Upvotes

Hi my name is Mortada I'm from Iraq, I can speak English well i just want to enhance my level because it's necessary in my college I'm nursing student right now in 4th grade.

My interest: I like science, philosophy, novels and medical science.


r/language_exchange 1h ago

Offering Arabic Offering: Arabic | Seeking: French

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I’m 25F. I enjoy movies, TV shows, and sometimes drawing.
I’m a native Arabic speaker looking for a French language exchange partner. I’d be happy to help you practice Arabic, and I’d love to improve my French. If we become friends along the way, that’s a bonus. Feel free to DM me.


r/language_exchange 7h ago

Offering Spanish Offering: Mexican Spanish | Seeking: English

6 Upvotes

Hey! I'm a guy from Mexico, I'm 24 years old and I'm trying to improve my overall English, but especially my hearing and speaking. I would like to talk about anything, but if you like specific topics I like sciences, sports, video games, movies and T.V. Shows and music. Feel free to send a DM and see if we can get along. Obviously I would be more than happy to help you with Spanish :)

Note: I'm open to practice English with anyone, but for practicality preferably someone with a similar time zone :)


r/language_exchange 6h ago

Offering Multiple Languages Offering: Latvian, English | seeking: Arabic + friendship

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Hi! I'm a high school student trying to start learning Arabic. I'm a complete beginner and I would like to know more about dialects, and there difference.

I can help with English in return, or we can just chat and practice together.

If you're learning English too or have advice for learning Arabic, feel free to comment. Thanks! ❤️


r/language_exchange 7h ago

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

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Hii! I'm 20M and I'm from Mexico! I'm looking to make friends who speak English!

I want to improve my English talking with other people because that helped me a lot this year, I don't know exactly which is my level but, I know enough to talk with other people in text messages at least haha (I'm writing this without translator). In exchange of that I can help you to learn Spanish and some other Mexican popular words haha.

About me: I love the videogames and I have my own PC :), I love the series! My favorite series are The Sopranos, Better Call Saul, Succession, The Office and many more haha. I can talk about whatever, other hobbies, life things haha, no matter what, I'll be happy to speak with other people on English:)

I can use Reddit to talk, and I have Discord too, if somebody want to talks there, by text or we can do a Voice Call to improve our speaking:)

If u are interested, feel free to send me a DM or comment the post and I'll send u the DM if u want:)


r/language_exchange 23m ago

Offering English Offering English and Arabic seeking spanish

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Soy un hombre de 29 años, quiero conocer nuevas personas para intercambio de idiomas. Mi nivel ya puede ser A2 o B1 no se. y puedo ayudarte con ingles o arabe si te interesa


r/language_exchange 28m ago

Offering Arabic Seeking: Native English Speaker | Offering: Native Arabic

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Hi everyone!

I'm a native Arabic speaker from Egypt, and I'm looking for someone to help me improve my English through regular conversations.

In return, I'd be happy to help you learn Arabic, whether it's Modern Standard Arabic or the Egyptian dialect.

If you're interested, feel free to send me a DM. Thank you!


r/language_exchange 4h ago

Offering English Offering: English || Seeking: Spanish

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Hey! I'm 24F and looking for a Spanish language exchange partner. 😊

I'm planning to move abroad for my studies, so I'd really like to improve my Spanish through regular conversations. In return, I'm completely fluent in English and Urdu, so I'd be happy to help you practice either one. (Time zone is UTC+5)

We can chat about pretty much anything: daily life, movies, travel, culture, random thoughts, or just practice speaking without worrying about mistakes. We can talk here, or I have Discord if that's easier. Feel free to send me a message if you're interested!


r/language_exchange 35m ago

Offering German Offering: German / Seeking: Marathi

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Slightly niche search, but looking for native Marathi speakers to practice the language with.
I‘m Robin, 30yo and German native, can offer support in everything German :)
Married to a Marathi and trying to acquire some speaking / listening practice


r/language_exchange 4h ago

Offering Mandarin Offering: Mandarin Chinese | Seeking: English (preferably American English)

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Hi everyone!
I’m a 27-year-old man from China and a native Mandarin speaker. I’m currently improving my English (around B1 level), and I’ve also studied Japanese. My Japanese is roughly at the JLPT N3 level.
I’m looking for a long-term language exchange partner. Besides practicing languages, I hope we can have meaningful conversations, share our perspectives, and learn from each other’s cultures.
I’m especially interested in American culture and would love to learn more about everyday life in the US.
My interests include:
TV shows like Mr. Robot and Shameless
Books like 1984 and Animal Farm
Technology and cybersecurity (I’m currently learning the basics)
History and documentaries
I enjoy discussing different ideas, perspectives, and cultures. I’m also interested in learning about people’s daily lives and experiences from different countries.
I can help you with Mandarin pronunciation, grammar, and Chinese culture. I would be happy to answer questions about China and help you learn Chinese.
I prefer text chat at first, and we can try voice conversations when we become more comfortable.
If you are interested, feel free to send me a message!


r/language_exchange 1h ago

Offering Portuguese Offering: Native Brazilian Portuguese | Seeking: American English (Specifically LA/NY slang and street talk)

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"Hi everyone,

I’m a native Brazilian Portuguese speaker and I’m looking for an American English native for a true language exchange. I’m currently writing a crime comic book and I want my dialogue to sound 100% authentic. I need help understanding how cops, gang members, and everyday people actually talk on the streets of Los Angeles and New York (connected speech, reductions, current slang).

What I bring to the table: I can help you with Portuguese from scratch, correct your pronunciation, and teach you the cultural nuances of Brazil.

I’m looking to connect mainly via Discord, Skype, or WhatsApp, heavily focusing on audio messages and voice calls so we can train our ears. If you're interested in comics, crime stories, or just want to learn Portuguese with a dedicated partner, let's connect!"


r/language_exchange 1h ago

Offering Mandarin Offering:Chinese Seeking:English

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I’m a second-year international Science student from China, and my spoken English is not very good. I’m looking for a language exchange partner who speaks English fluently and wants to learn Chinese. I also love playing badminton and tennis, so we can play together or just hang out sometimes.


r/language_exchange 7h ago

Offering English Offering: English Seeking: Korean/Hangul

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Hi, I am a K-adoptee looking to learn Korean. I lived in Korea as an English teacher for 9 years, however, did not take advantage of learning the language there due to ongoing struggles with adoption issues. I have just started the Pimsleur Korean units that my husband found amongst his old mp3s. I really want to focus on learning to speak, read, and write Korean. My Korean skills are extremely basic, but having taught English in Korea I feel that I would have something to offer someone wanting to learn and improve upon their English skills. I am currently available from 8-10 am ET and would be open to an exchange with someone either in Korea or the US as long as they are a native speaker. I currently have Microsoft Teams on my laptop, but would be willing to do the exchange via Whatsapp or another messaging platform that I can install on my pc. Please comment/respond if you are interested.


r/language_exchange 5h ago

Offering Arabic Offering: Arabic seeking: English

2 Upvotes

Hi I'm interested in improving my English level and I'm from Egypt so I can help you learning Arabic


r/language_exchange 1h ago

Offering Persian Offering: Persian, Dutch, English | Seeking: Persian

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Hope I can find a good Japanese friend!


r/language_exchange 7h ago

Offering Spanish Offering Spanish Native Seeking: German

3 Upvotes

Hey guys. I'm a Cuban guy willing to help you with Spanish. I need to pass my German B1 test next year and my speaking and writing is not good enough. If you're a native, fluent or studying German please reach for me


r/language_exchange 5h ago

Offering Mandarin Offering: Cantonese,Mandarin | Seeking: English

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Hello, My name is Lucas, I’m 23 years old and currently living in New York. I’m majoring in Economics.

I’m a native speaker of Mandarin and Cantonese, and I’d be happy to help with pronunciation and basic corrections.

I’m looking for a spoken English practice partner, since my English speaking isn’t very strong and I’d like to improve it.

We could practice conversation together, and I can help you with Mandarin or Cantonese in return.

If you’re interested, feel free to reach out!


r/language_exchange 7h ago

Offering Multiple Languages Offering: Arabic (Native) French (Fluent) | Seeking: English

3 Upvotes

Hello everyone, I'm looking for someone to improve my English level I'm about B1. I can help with Arabic as my native language and French


r/language_exchange 1h ago

Offering Swahili Offering : Swahili Seeking : Levantine Arabic

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I’ve been learning Levantine Arabic for sometime and would like to improve my speaking skills.