Learn Japanese by talking to someone who speaks it.
Free practice partners for Japanese — 日本語. Pick a topic, set a timer, and trade your language for theirs.
Why conversation beats revision
Japanese politeness levels decide how every sentence ends, and that judgement only comes from use. Speaking with someone also forces you to build sentences in Japanese order rather than translating from your own.
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You hear real speed
Recordings are slowed down for learners. People are not, and adjusting to that is a skill of its own.
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Mistakes get caught
A partner tells you that nobody says it that way — the correction a textbook cannot give.
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You practise recovery
Asking someone to repeat, or rephrasing when you are stuck, is most of what fluency feels like.
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It is reciprocal
You are useful to them too, which is why nobody is doing you a favour and it stays free.
Common Japanese phrases
Tap any phrase to hear your browser say it.
Conversation topics that work
☕ Everyday Life
- What is one habit you would like to change?
- How has your daily routine changed in the last year?
- What is the most useful thing in your kitchen?
🧭 Travel
- What is the best trip you have ever taken?
- What do you always forget to pack?
- How do you choose where to go?
🍜 Food
- What dish do you cook best?
- What food did you hate as a child and like now?
- How do people usually eat breakfast in your country?
💼 Work
- What do you like least about your work?
- Would you work four days for less money?
- What did your first job teach you?
All eleven topics are available inside a session, along with easy and challenge questions.
Questions about learning Japanese
Is practising Japanese here free?
Yes. Matching, chat and voice practice are free and paid for by ads. You need a free account to be matched so that people can be reported and blocked.
How do I find a Japanese partner?
Say which language you speak, choose Japanese as the language you want to practise, pick a level and a topic, then press find practice partner. We look for someone who speaks Japanese and wants to learn your language.
What if no Japanese speaker is free?
You wait in a queue and get pulled into a session the moment a match appears. You can also widen the search and practise with another learner of Japanese.
Do I need a microphone?
No. Text chat is the default. Voice practice uses your browser's built-in speech features where they exist, so there is nothing to install.
Start with ten minutes.
Long enough to get past hello, short enough that nobody has to be brave.
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