Language exchange
Find a language exchange partner in Toronto
Apps teach you words, but conversation makes them stick. Meet a local who speaks the language for an hour of relaxed practice at a busy café or library in Toronto and the GTA. No classroom and no pressure, just talking.
- Newcomers practising English before a job interview
- Heritage speakers getting their Hindi, Tamil or Malayalam back
- Travellers brushing up on French or Spanish before a trip
In the app now
Language exchange in the GTA
Each one shows the place, how long it takes and the price before you book.
How it works
From “nobody's free” to plans in minutes
Pick a place you like, choose a time and meet a friendly local there.
Step 1
Pick something to do
Coffee and chat, a walk, language exchange, board games or a museum. Each activity shows the place, how long it takes and the price, and you can look around without an account.
Step 2
Request a time
Choose a day and a time that suits you. You and the host both agree to the same simple house rules, and your card is only held until you've met.
Step 3
Meet up and enjoy it
Meet at the place and swap PINs to start. When you're done and you've both left feedback, the payment goes through.
What a confirmed activity looks like
Tamil or Malayalam practiceConfirmed
Sat 2:00 pm · 1 hour · Scarborough Town Centre · hosted by Priya
Swap PINs at the place to start$42 on hold
By area
Language exchange near you
Find hosts in your part of the Greater Toronto Area.
- Toronto2 activitiesOld Toronto & DowntownGallery visits, market walks and café chats with a local who knows the city.
- North York1 activityCity of TorontoBoard game cafés, Edwards Gardens and coffee along Yonge.
- Scarborough1 activityCity of TorontoThe Bluffs, Rouge Park trails and café chats close to home.
- EtobicokeOpening soonCity of TorontoLakeshore walks, Humber Bay views and unhurried café chats.
- MississaugaOpening soonPeel RegionCelebration Square, Riverwood trails and the Port Credit waterfront.
- BramptonOpening soonPeel RegionGage Park, Heart Lake trails and chai with good conversation.
- MarkhamOpening soonYork RegionBubble tea chats, Main Street Unionville and Toogood Pond.
- VaughanOpening soonYork RegionThe McMichael gallery, Kortright trails and Woodbridge cafés.
- Richmond HillOpening soonYork RegionMill Pond walks, library chats and Yonge Street cafés.
- OakvilleOpening soonHalton RegionDowntown Oakville, Bronte Harbour and lakefront parks.
FAQ
Language exchange: questions
Which languages can I practise?
It depends on who hosts near you. Hosts in the GTA speak English, Arabic, French, Gujarati, Hindi, Malayalam, Spanish, Tamil, Twi. Each host's languages are listed on their profile.
Is this tutoring?
No. Hosts aren't teachers. It's conversation practice with a fluent speaker. For structured lessons, a qualified tutor is a better fit.
How does booking work?
Pick an activity, then choose a day up to 7 days ahead, a start time and a length from 1 to 4 hours. You and the host both agree to the house rules, and the host has 24 hours to accept. On the day, you meet at the public place in your booking and swap PINs to start.
Is Kinspeople a dating app?
No. Kinspeople is for friendly, platonic plans: you meet a local at a public place for something you both enjoy.
Where do we meet?
At one public place, like a café, library, museum or park. Every booking has a single meeting place, which you see on a map when you request a time. There are no multi-stop plans or rides between places.
How much does it cost?
It depends on the experience you choose and how many hours you book, from 1 to 4. Each experience shows its starting price in Canadian dollars, and hosts currently charge $34 to $42 an hour. You see the exact total before you send a request, and you're only charged after you meet.
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