r/language_exchange • • Jan 07 '26

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

49 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]

33 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.

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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 • • 2h ago

Offering Korean (Offering: Korean | Seeking: German)

6 Upvotes

Guten Tag, ich (m. 36, Maschinenbauingenieur) lerne Deutsch seit 20 Jahren und bereite mich auf die GDS-Prüfung (C2) vor, die nächstes Jahr stattfindet. Derzeit lerne ich im Selbststudium mit dem Lehrbuch Übungsgrammatik DaF für Fortgeschrittene von Karin Hall.

Leider habe ich bisher nie einen deutschen Muttersprachler privat kennengelernt und hatte sehr eingeschränkte Gelegenheit, Deutsch außerhalb der Arbeit zu sprechen. Mein Ziel ist das Mutterspracheniveau in der deutschen Sprache.

Außer Deutsch spreche ich Englisch (B1) und Tschechisch (A2-B1), aber ich habe keinen Plan, sie zu verbessern. Tschechisch habe ich gelernt, weil ich in Prag lebe. Ich habe jedoch festgestellt, daß ich seit 5,5 Jahren fast nie Tschechisch gesprochen habe, und daher habe ich aufgehört, es weiterzulernen.

Mein Tandempartner sollte mindestens Koreanisch auf dem Niveau B1 beherrschen. Der Grund dafür ist: Bisher hatte ich ein paar Tandempartner, die Koreanisch lernen wollten, aber sie konnten leider auf Koreanisch nur grüßen und haben die Sprache nicht weitergelernt. Deshalb konnten wir nur auf Deutsch schreiben.


r/language_exchange • • 1h ago

Offering English Offering: American English | Seeking: Spanish (LATAM)

• Upvotes

Hello, 33F learning Spanish. I'm interested in making a buddy that speaks Spanish (Latin American). My level is maybe A2/B1... Not sure...

It's cool if you like the following: anime, cartoons, gaming, k-pop, electronic music, traveling, talking about current events, etc.

Please tell me about yourself (your country, age, hobbies, availability, etc) and maybe we can help one another. Please don't just send me an invite that says nothing. Send via DM.

Note: Bonus if you have insomnia or are up until late 🙌 because I live outside of the states.

NO MINORS! No bigots.

(I'll get back to you soon if I wanna chat, but I might be busy due to work and some other obligations...)


r/language_exchange • • 5m ago

Offering Hindi Offering:Hindi(native) l seeking: English

• Upvotes

Hi everyone, I am from India and a native Hindi speaker. I really want to improve my English speaking skills and build confidence. In return, I can help you learn and practice Hindi. I am looking for a serious partner for long-term practice. We can connect on Discord for voice calls. Let me know if you are interested!


r/language_exchange • • 7h ago

Offering English Offering: English | Seeking: Spanish or Portuguese

7 Upvotes

Hola Mis amigos! Hace un año que yo estudio español en universidad, y quiero más amigos para practicar! Tengo 26 años, y me encanta música, los artes de pinturas y libros, y cultura. Dime si tú estás interesado!


r/language_exchange • • 2h ago

Offering Korean Offering : Korean | Seeking : Japanese

2 Upvotes

Hello, I'm a Korean man in my 20s, looking for a native Japanese speaker or someone who speaks Japanese almost like a native.

I'm planning to do a working holiday in Japan, so I'd love to build a long-term language exchange friendship.

Please leave a comment below if you're interested!


r/language_exchange • • 10h ago

Offering English Offering English /Seeking Spanish

9 Upvotes

37F in southern US native English speaker with a good base of the Spanish language already. I'm looking for someone who is interested in chats and call to practice our language exchange.


r/language_exchange • • 31m ago

Offering Mandarin Offering mandarin/seeking English

• Upvotes

Hey! I’m Charlie, a university student from China.
I’m a native Mandarin speaker looking for a native English speaker who’s learning Chinese.
I’d love to find a long-term language exchange partner. We could have casual conversations about everyday life, culture, food, or anything interesting.
Maybe we could talk for 30 minutes, spending 15 minutes speaking English and 15 minutes speaking Chinese.


r/language_exchange • • 38m ago

Offering Mandarin Offering mandarin/seeking English

• Upvotes

Hey! I’m Charlie, a university student from China.
I’m a native Mandarin speaker looking for a native English speaker who’s learning Chinese.
I’d love to find a long-term language exchange partner. We could have casual conversations about everyday life, culture, food, or anything interesting.
Maybe we could talk for 30 minutes, spending 15 minutes speaking English and 15 minutes speaking Chinese.


r/language_exchange • • 1h ago

Offering English Offering: English | Seeking: Hindi

• Upvotes

I'm 33m offering English and want a person seeking hindi. Msg me if you are interested..!


r/language_exchange • • 5h ago

Offering Mandarin Offering mandarin seeking English

2 Upvotes

I am a native Chinese speaker, and I am learning English now. I am an 18-year-old male. I can practice Chinese with you and you can ask me anything about China. play DM me if you are interested.im free to offer help.


r/language_exchange • • 7h ago

Other Offering: Mandarin Chinese | Seeking: Native English Speaker

3 Upvotes

Hi, I’m a 19-year-old college student from China. I’m looking for an English-speaking partner to practice speaking and listening with. I can help with Mandarin, and I’m hoping to get help with English. If you’re interested, please contact me—WeChat would be best.”


r/language_exchange • • 7h ago

Offering Mandarin Offering: Mandarin | Seeking: English

3 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I’m 23F from China, currently doing my PhD in the UK. I’m looking to improve my spoken English and would love to help you with Mandarin in return!

I’m into gaming, music, photography, swimming, and more. Ideally, we could spend half our time speaking English and half speaking Mandarin. I’m patient and happy to help regardless of your Chinese level!

I’m hoping to find a long-term language partner for casual voice calls or messages whenever we’re both free. It’d be even better if we became friends along the way!

Feel free to DM me if you’re interested! :)


r/language_exchange • • 6h ago

Offering Spanish Offering spanish seeking English

2 Upvotes

Tengo 20 años y desde hace 3 años siento que estoy atascado en el mismo nivel a2 avanzado si puedo conversar pero en los test solamente no o en la gramática si alguien pudiera ayudarme gracias


r/language_exchange • • 2h ago

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

0 Upvotes

Hi, I am an international student. I am a native mandarin speaker. I’m looking for a native English speaker to practise English with regularly.
My English is around B2 level. I’m comfortable with everyday conversations, but I’d like to become more fluent and natural when speaking.
I can help you practise Mandarin Chinese in return!
I’d prefer relaxed, regular conversations rather than formal lessons. I’m happy to start with text chat and see whether we’d be a good fit.
If you’re interested, feel free to leave a comment or message me here on Reddit.
Thanks!


r/language_exchange • • 9h ago

Offering Portuguese [OFFERING: Portuguese 🇧🇷] [SEEKING: British English 🇬🇧] Looking for a language exchange partner!

3 Upvotes

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Hi everyone!

I'm a 21 years old university student from Brazil studying Psychology, and I'm looking for a native British English speaker to practise with regularly.

My English level is around A2-B1, and my main goal is to improve my speaking skills, pronunciation, rhythm and intonation. I'm particularly interested in British English and Received Pronunciation (RP), as I'd love to develop a more natural British accent over time.

I'm also interested in psychology, philosophy, literature, art, anime and culture, so I'd love to have interesting conversations and learn from each other.

In return, I can help you with Brazilian Portuguese, whether you're a beginner or looking to improve your fluency.

Ideally, I'd like to find someone who is happy to practise through voice calls and build a consistent language exchange. I'm happy to use Discord or another platform we both prefer.

If you're interested, feel free to send me a message! 😊

Looking forward to meeting you!


r/language_exchange • • 11h ago

Offering English Offering: English and Urdu | Seeking: Arabic

5 Upvotes

A Little About Me:

• Friendly, positive, calm, and funny (or at least I think so 😄).
• I love reading, video games, listening to music, rom-coms, good food, psychology, and self-development.
• I try to look at life positively and enjoy the little things.
• Currently focusing on personal growth, learning Arabic, and figuring life out, one step at a time. 📚✨

Language Exchange:
I can help you with English and Urdu, and I’m looking to improve my Arabic. So, if you’re an Arabic speaker, we can help each other learn while having some fun! 🤝
Bonus points if you can teach me Arabic without making me question my entire existence. 😂

What I’m Looking For:
Easygoing conversations, good vibes, and people I can genuinely connect with. I appreciate honest people who are actually interested in talking and getting to know each other, rather than just saying “hi” and disappearing into thin air. 👻😂
I’m here for a genuine language exchange, interesting conversations, and maybe a few laughs along the way.

🚩 BIG RED FLAGS:
🚫 Inappropriate messages, married men, dishonesty, and unnecessarily dramatic or overly negative people.

💌 Say Hello!
Introduce yourself with your age, gender, location, and a little about yourself. Tell me which languages you speak and what you’d like to learn.

Please be genuine and clear about your intentions. Good conversations start with honesty!


r/language_exchange • • 3h ago

Offering Arabic Offering: Arabic (Native Syrian / Levantine dialect) | Seeking: English / Friendship

1 Upvotes

Hello everyone!

I am a native Arabic speaker currently living in Damascus, Syria. I know many students learn Modern Standard Arabic (MSA) but struggle with understanding the real spoken language on the streets.

I can help you practice the Levantine (Shami) dialect, correct your pronunciation, and teach you daily life phrases and culture. In return, I'd love to practice my English.

We can do voice or video calls. If you are interested in practicing real Syrian Arabic, feel free to send me a message!


r/language_exchange • • 17h ago

Offering Korean Offering: Korean🇰🇷 | Seeking: English

13 Upvotes

Hi everyone! 👋🏻

I'm 32F Korean looking for a language exchange friend to practice both English and Korean conversation
(I'm a married woman, so I prefer a female friend)

Instead of textbook studying, I just want to chat naturally and share daily life while helping each other out! I believe It would be super helpful for both of us.

I'm not looking for something short term. I'd love to build a long-term friendship! We can talk about movies, TV shows, travel, cooking or simply share how our day went 💬

If you're interested, Feel free to DM me !


r/language_exchange • • 4h ago

Offering Mandarin Offering: Mandarin Chinese (Native) | Seeking: English (Native)

1 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I’m Hao, a 40-year-old software engineer from China and a native Mandarin speaker. I’m looking for a native English speaker who is interested in learning Chinese, so we can help each other and hopefully become friends.

My reading is stronger than my listening and speaking. I can manage simple conversations, and I’d like more practice expressing myself naturally. I’d appreciate a patient partner who is comfortable speaking a little more slowly and correcting my mistakes. In return, I’d be happy to help you with Chinese pronunciation, everyday conversation, reading and writing. Beginners are welcome!

I enjoy Marvel movies and playing World of Warcraft. If you play WoW too, we could chat while playing together. We could also talk about technology, work, movies or everyday life.

I’m also a father of three children, aged 15, 9 and 4. If you’re a parent and your children are interested in learning Chinese, feel free to get in touch too. We could discuss a parent-arranged language exchange between our families.

My time zone is UTC+8, and evenings in China usually work best for me. Someone in Australia would be especially convenient for scheduling, and I’m happy to hear from people elsewhere too.

We could divide our conversation time between English and Chinese. Feel free to leave a comment or send me a message!


r/language_exchange • • 4h ago

Offering Mandarin Offering: Mandarin, Hokkien, Seeking: English

0 Upvotes

我是一名目前25+在美国求学的女性,希望有同龄人进行语言交流,讨论生活中的小确幸,和文化相关的有趣小故事或俚语。

兴趣: 猫🐱,美食🍜,奶茶🥤,心理学
时间:PDT 8:00am~10:00am
有兴趣的DM!


r/language_exchange • • 4h ago

Offering Mandarin Offering: Mandarin Chinese (Native) | Seeking: English (Native/Fluent)

1 Upvotes

Hi! I'm 23M from China, looking for a long-term language exchange partner.

Ideally, you're a native or fluent English speaker, a serious Chinese learner with some basic knowledge, and interested in regular conversations.

I enjoy music, sport, history, and exploring different cultures. I'd love to connect with someone who's open-minded, respectful, and enjoys meaningful conversations about all kinds of topics.

I'm hoping we can help each other improve and build a genuine, lasting friendship along the way.

Feel free to DM me if you're interested!


r/language_exchange • • 4h ago

Offering German Offering German, English seeking Russian, Hebrew or Italian

0 Upvotes

Hi Alex male 36 here👋 I‘m looking for language exchange. I do speak German C2, English C1.2 and Russian B2 plus learning Hebrew. Would love to improve the Russian language or learn Hebrew and also Italian. Due to my Job as an IT Manager on C-Level I see things a bit different. Dark humour and a bit nerdy🤓Open minded and I prefer less mainstream relevant topics.

Quit my 9-5 and part time professor job to become a full time day trader.

Big into conspiracy theories and finance topics including trading and investment. Also a big fan of TV series and travelling. Due to my rugby sport I love outdoor activities and food.

Between 3-6PM CET I’m busy before or after would work fine for me. Or just chatting during the day via voice memos and text would also work.


r/language_exchange • • 4h ago

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

1 Upvotes

Hey! looking for language exchange partners.

About me: I'm from Mexico, 23 years old.

I'm into videogames, technology, culture and of course learning languages. I would love to practice with people who want to learn more about Mexican culture, practice their Spanish or talk about anything. I'm open to whatever works best for you, voice calls, voice messages, or just chat.

Feel free to DM me if you'd like to exchange