Do you spend most of your Language study sessions alone? If so, you may have found that the hardest part of self-study is the lack of corrections or feedback. To know whether you've made a mistake, you need to either research the rules in a textbook or use interactive tools like language-learning apps.
Sometimes, though, you'll feel the need to interact with a real person! Someone who can respond in conversation, not only correcting you but explaining why you've made a mistake. While you could invest in a Language tutor, did you know there's a free option?
There are dozens of online communities dedicated to Language learning. Many are full of native Language speakers who want to chat for free!
Each platform works differently and has its own unique benefits. Read on for a rundown of the most popular sites.
Table of Contents
- Online Conversation Practice
- Language Discussion Forums
- Professional Language Learning Materials - For Free!
Online Conversation Practice
Did you know Language is the official language of 29 countries? And it's commonly spoken in many more regions. Online conversation with native speakers lets you hear accents and expressions from Language speakers all over the world. Here are the top communities you can join and how they work.
HelloTalk
HelloTalk is a language exchange app. For free, you can video call, voice call, or even just text native Language speakers. You teach them English while they teach you Language! You can even create Voicerooms for group conversations.
Tandem
On Tandem, you can choose to video call, voice call, or message Language speakers. Interestingly, though, everyone has a public profile. So you can choose not only the accent and dialect of the speaker but also someone with the same interests as you!
Speaky
Speaky is actually a social network designed around language learning. Once you've found people you want to connect with, you can talk via voice call, message, and even voice message!
My Language Exchange
One of the more structured platforms, My Language Exchange, has over 3 million members! They provide lesson plans for your online chats, so you and your partner can converse in a meaningful way. If you're less interested in conversation but still want to chat for free, this is a great option.
Language Discussion Forums
Online communities are also great ways to improve your reading and writing. Language forums are full of helpful native speakers who can correct and comment on your writing or answer tricky grammar questions. Check out the following forums to see which ones suit your needs.
Polyglot Club
Polyglot Club is a popular community for both online and in-person learning. As for reading and writing advice, its questions section invites native Language speakers to answer your language questions and correct your grammar. You can see the "trust points," or reputation, of those who reply, so you know the advice is reliable. Plus, they organise online and offline language exchange events!
Lawless Language
Lawless Language is a free site full of helpful language advice. Best of all, they have a Q&A forum for all your Language language queries. Simply post a question, whether it be about pronunciation, grammar, or something else, and wait for a Language speaker to answer.
WordReference Forum
While the main purpose of WordReference is an English-Language dictionary, they also have a very active Q&A forum. Almost every hour, new Language language questions are uploaded and answered by people all over the world. You can read the newest updates to see what Language speakers are saying or submit your own questions.
StackExchange
StackExchange is a simple Q&A forum for Language language questions. Anyone can ask or answer, as well as upvote the best answers. There's also a handy search bar so you can find questions on specific words, rules, or topics.
Professional Language Learning Materials—For Free!
Online communities are one of the best ways to learn real-world Language. As we said at the outset, they're best used in addition to solo study.
Did you know there are online, interactive, professional self-study materials that are completely free to use?
Welcome to Kwiziq! Even though our resources are created by native Language teachers, many of them are available for free. All you have to do is create a free account, then our tools are yours. Learn how it works here!
While online communities are a fantastic free option, they’re just one of many resources that can transform your Language practice. For a broader guide to apps, podcasts, books, and other tools to enhance your learning, visit Essential Language Resources and Tools for Practice.
