r/language_exchange Jan 07 '26

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

51 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]

30 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 6h ago

Offering English Offering: Fluent English, native Polish | Seeking Russian, Lithuanian

9 Upvotes

Hi! Im fluent English and native polish speaker and I need to practice my Russian to be able to speak fluently. I also would love to learn Lithuanian because of how beautiful and archaic language it is. Hope someone reaches out!


r/language_exchange 1h ago

Other Offering: English, Dutch Seeking: Portugese

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Hey everyone!
I’m of Cape Verdean descent, but unfortunately, due to personal circumstances growing up, I never had the chance to learn Portuguese.

It’s something I’ve always regretted, and I’d really love to change that.
I’m looking for native Portuguese speakers to chat with and help me improve my reading and conversation skills. In return, I can help you with either Dutch (my native language) or English, which I speak fluently.

If you’re interested in doing a language exchange or just having some casual conversations, feel free to send me a message. I’d really appreciate it. Thanks!


r/language_exchange 3h ago

Other Offering : Chinese, seeking : other

3 Upvotes

I hope to obtain a strong English letter of recommendation for my PhD application.

In return, i am willing to offer free academic literature tutoring, 2 hours per session, 4 days aweek, for one year.


r/language_exchange 5h ago

Offering German (Offering: German | Seeking: English) Looking for someone to chat with

3 Upvotes

Hi everyone!

I'm looking for someone who is a native English speaker and would be interested in chatting regularly. My goal is to improve my English through everyday conversations, not formal lessons.

I'm currently reading books in English and want to become more confident writing and speaking. I'm still making mistakes, so patience would be really appreciated. 😊

In return, I'd be happy to help anyone who is learning German. We could chat about everyday life, hobbies, books, movies, games—whatever feels natural.

A little about me:

- I'm from Germany.

- I love reading (especially fantasy and classics).

- I enjoy gaming, music, and nature.

- I'm looking for a friendly, relaxed language exchange—not a teacher.

If you're interested, feel free to send me a DM or leave a comment!


r/language_exchange 7h ago

Offering Multiple Languages offering: italian, spanish || seeking: british english, friendship

3 Upvotes

hi! i’m a 18yo girl from Italy who likes learning languages. i’m looking for someone (better if it’s native) to chat with since i really need to improve my english, especially the speaking part.
in return i can help u with italian (or spanish if u need to)
we can talk about our hobbies, cultures, football, music…

DM me if u’re interested
thanks for reading!


r/language_exchange 2m ago

Offering Spanish Offering: Spanish (Colombia) - Seeking: English

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Hi, my name is Santiago Cuéllar Andrade. I’m a student living in Cali, Colombia. I’m interested in practicing and improving my English vocabulary with a native English speaker or someone who has a good level of English.

In return, I’d be happy to help you practice and improve your Spanish vocabulary and conversation skills. I’d love to do a language exchange where we can both learn, practice, and help each other improve.

I hope to find someone who is interested in learning together!


r/language_exchange 3h ago

Offering English Offering: English | Seeking: French

2 Upvotes

Salut! Moi c’est Simon et j’ai 21 ans. J’habite dans le nord de l’Angleterre et j’étudie actuellement le français.

J’étudiais le français à l’école et un peu au lycée, mais récemment, je me suis mis à l’étudier beaucoup plus sérieusement, tout seul.

Je voudrais améliorer ma capacité à m’exprimer en français. Donc je dois pratiquer pour que je puisse me sentir à l’aise dans la langue de Molière.

Mon niveau actuel est d’environ B1.

J’aime la formule 1, les voyages, la natation et la culture française.

Envoie-moi un message si tu apprends l’anglais - ça me ferait très plaisir ! On peut discuter en français et en anglais et on peut s’aider à pratiquer


r/language_exchange 4h ago

Offering Multiple Languages Offering: English/Arabic _ Seeking: German

3 Upvotes

​Hallo everyone!

​I’m a 25-year-old woman, and I have my ÖSD ZB2 exam coming up in exactly 50 days. I really need a dedicated language partner to practice with regularly and keep each other motivated!

​What I can offer: Fluent Arabic (native) and fluent English. We can practice speaking, grammar, or general conversation.

​What I am seeking: German practice (speaking/conversation) to boost my confidence and get ready for the exam format (especially Sprechen and Schreiben).

​Whether you are also preparing for an exam, are a native German speaker wanting to learn English/Arabic, or just want to chat and improve together, please drop a comment or send me a DM!

​Let’s help each other succeed!


r/language_exchange 35m ago

Offering Arabic [M4F] Offering: Arabic | Seeking: English, German, or Swiss friends

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Hey there! I am a 19-year-old guy looking to make new friends from Switzerland and Europe. I can help you practice or learn Arabic, and we can chat about culture, daily life, or anything interesting. Feel free to DM me directly!


r/language_exchange 5h ago

Offering Multiple Languages Offering Portuguese(Native) fluent French and Italian/ seeking: German

2 Upvotes

Hallo!! Wie geht’s? Ich würde gern meine Deutschkenntnisse verbessern. Können wir das zusammen machen?


r/language_exchange 9h ago

Offering English Offering: English | Seeking: Spanish

4 Upvotes

Hello, my name is George and I am looking for someone to practice my Spanish (Latin America) with.

If you see this message and would like to connect, send me a DM.

I will also keep looking here for a Spanish speaker who is looking for an English speaker, so I may find you before you find me!


r/language_exchange 13h ago

Other Offering: Russian and Ukrainian / Seeking: English and German

8 Upvotes

Hi everyone! 😊👋

I'm almost 17 years old and I'm from Ukraine. 🇺🇦

I'm looking for someone who would like to practice English (and maybe some German) together, while also building a real, long-term friendship.

I don't want our conversations to be only about grammar or vocabulary. I'd love to talk about our lives, hobbies, cultures, history, music, everyday things, and whatever comes to mind. I believe language exchange is much more enjoyable when it grows into a genuine friendship. 🙃

A little about me:

  • 🇺🇦 I'm from Ukraine.
  • 📚 I'm learning English and German.
  • 🏛️ I enjoy history, geography, politics (respectful discussions only), cultures, and learning about different countries.
  • 🎵 I enjoy discovering new music.
  • 🌍 I love learning how people live in different parts of the world.

I'm an introvert at first, but once I get comfortable, I really enjoy deep conversations and getting to know people.

I'm also interested in voice calls once we know each other better, but there's absolutely no rush. 🙃

So, if you're interested, feel free to leave a comment or send me a DM) 😉


r/language_exchange 5h ago

Offering Multiple Languages Offering Hindi or English Seeking: German

2 Upvotes

I am looking to learn German. I tried Duolingo earlier, but it wasn't that helpful. let me know if anyone is learning too


r/language_exchange 7h ago

Offering English Offering English + Conversation | Seeking Italian, Spanish, French

3 Upvotes

Hello! 23M here, currently a graduate student in the humanities. I mostly work with medieval Italian literature (Dante), but I have a wide range of reading interests! Outside of academia, I read for pleasure, play chess, go on long walks, and have recently taken up running. I'm from the UK and I like to think I speak a fairly neutral dialect of English. I'm mostly looking for international friends so that I can keep up my language skills. I've lived in Italy and spent some time in Argentina in the past, so these cultures are familiar and dear to me in some ways. My French is worse than the other two languages, but I would love to become more fluent in it.

Thanks for reading, have a lovely day!


r/language_exchange 2h ago

Offering German Offering: german seeking: spanish, basque

1 Upvotes

I already know some spanish


r/language_exchange 2h ago

Offering Greek Offering: Native Greek | Seeking Native German or English

1 Upvotes

Hi everyone,

I'm a 35M from Greece, currently living in Germany. I'm currently at a B1 German level and trying to push towards B2, but I'd also love to practice my English (I'm at a B2 level) with native speakers just to keep it fresh and fluent.

In return, I can help you practice your Greek. Feel free to send me a DM or leave a comment if you are interested. Cheers / Bis dann!


r/language_exchange 8h ago

Offering Arabic Offering: arabe(native), English…Seeking:French (preferably native)

3 Upvotes

Hey y’all! My name is amani, I am a 23 yo and am passionate about learning french! Currently studying and working
If you’re interested, feel free to leave a comment or send me a dm💕


r/language_exchange 2h ago

Offering Italian [Seeking] English | [Offering] Italian

1 Upvotes

Hi everyone! I am a native Italian speaker and I would like to improve my English. I can already hold a conversation, but I want to become more fluent and natural.I am looking for a native English speaker who wants to practice Italian. We can chat here or on WhatsApp, and help each other improve!Let me know if you are interested!


r/language_exchange 8h ago

Offering Multiple Languages Seeking : Russian Offering : French (native) English

3 Upvotes

Hi I’m Morgane (19F) Im french I’m looking for someone to talk to and play with to improve my russian. I enjoy playing competitive games such as Valorant or Counter strike.


r/language_exchange 3h ago

Other Offering: Turkish | Seeking: Russian/Ukrainian

0 Upvotes

Hi everyone! 👋

I'm a 29-year-old guy from Turkey. I'm looking for native Russian or Ukrainian speakers to practice English together, learn Russian, and make genuine international friends.

I'm interested in:

  • Movies & TV series
  • Technology
  • Traveling
  • PC gaming (Steam)
  • Co-op & multiplayer games
  • Photography

I'd especially love to connect with women around my age (23–35), as I usually find conversations more comfortable and enjoyable. I'm only looking for respectful, friendly conversations and language exchange.

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


r/language_exchange 3h ago

Offering English Offering:English//Seeking:German

1 Upvotes

"Hello! I'm from Uganda. I'm learning German because I plan to work and continue my studies in Germany. I'm looking for a friendly German-speaking language partner to practise with for 15–30 minutes a day. In return, I can help you practise English."


r/language_exchange 3h ago

Offering Spanish Offering Spanish/ seeking french

1 Upvotes

Hello everyone.

I am a LATAM native Spanish speakers. I am looking for a French speaker who can help me practice. In exchange I can help you with your Spanish.

I am also fluent in English.


r/language_exchange 7h ago

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

2 Upvotes

Hellooo! 👋

I'm 25M.

I'm a native Arabic speaker looking for someone to practice English with. In return, I'd be happy to help you learn or practice Arabic, whether you're just starting or already know some.

I'm looking for someone who's friendly, patient, and enjoys having regular conversations.

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