r/learnEnglishOnline

Hello everyone, I'm female and I'm 17 years old I'm looking for a committed language partner for daily practice I need a person who can practice everyday pr at least weekly, we can do voice calls or even video calls ( I prefer girls for that), we can talk about music, culture, tradition or anything that can be useful to make progress,

I'm (+B2/C1) I'm not sure about my level but I'm fluent nevertheless I wanna reach to strong C1and Iwould to mention that i can speak Arabic( native) and I'mlearning French and German too so we can help each other. If anyone is interested pls DM.

thanks for your time.

As an English teacher, one thing I notice often is how harsh English learners can be on themselves. I’ve had conversations with students who communicated their thoughts clearly for 20–30 minutes straight, and at the end they still told me: “My English is so bad.”

A few years ago, I used to think the same way about myself. Back then, every pause felt embarrassing. Every mistake felt huge. And every time I forgot a word, I felt like I had failed the conversation. What I didn’t realise at the time was that fluent speakers are not perfect speakers.

Even confident English speakers pause, rephrase sentences, forget words, and say awkward things sometimes. The difference is that they don’t panic when it happens. A lot of learners become so focused on sounding perfect that they stop noticing the fact that they’re already communicating.

And that pressure makes their English feel worse than it actually is.

Ironically, many people start sounding more natural once they stop trying so hard to sound impressive. Because real conversations are usually not about perfect grammar or advanced vocabulary. They’re about connection, comfort, expression, and being able to continue speaking even when things aren’t perfect.

I honestly think many learners are much closer to fluency than they believe. Sometimes they don’t need more talent first. They just need more speaking, more patience with themselves, and more experiences where they realise the conversation can still go well even after mistakes. And that's where mistakes start disappearing.

Idk if anyone else deals with this but its so frustrating.

English is my second language. In my head, i KNOW what i want to say. Like the sentence is there, clear, makes sense, but the second i have to say it out loud, my brain just lags

Words don't come out right, i start overthinking, then i just go quiet or say something super basic. And after the convo i am like ‘nah i could’ve said that way better. It makes me feel dumb even tho i know my English isn't that bad.

I think part of it is school English vs real life. In school everything is slow and perfect, in real life people talk fast, use slang, don't wait for you.

Also lowkey scared of sounding stupid or messing up in front of people.

Has anyone else went through this and got past it?

Not the obvious typo brain moments. Words you genuinely thought you were pronouncing correctly for YEARS until someone corrected you, or you randomly heard the right pronunciation and had an internal crisis.

Reading a lot but rarely hearing certain words out loud really sets people up for failure.

What word got you? And did you keep pretending you always knew the right pronunciation after finding out?

Can someone please help to become a fluent in English. I just a native english partner.

Do you write "I'd like to thank my parents, the Queen, and God" or do you drop that last comma before "and"? Because apparently, this is a hill people are willing to die on.

Technically, neither version is wrong. Americans tend to keep the comma, British writers tend to leave it out, and both sides will correct strangers on the internet about it.

Do you even notice it when you read? Or do you only care when someone points it out?

Hi! I’m a ( F ) 24 years old , looking for someone to practice speaking English with . I’m B1-2 .
If you’re not serious, don’t message me.
I want a long-term, committed partner to practice spoken English with. ( 10 months )

I’m looking for whom I can practice with

My brother is about to start university but his English speaking skills are very weak — he struggles with sentence formation and basic communication.

We are looking for affordable online English speaking classes/platforms that are beginner friendly and focus on actual speaking practice, not just grammar theory.

Would really appreciate recommendations from people who personally used any platform or know someone who improved through one.

I’m 23F arab can help u with that if u want

I know this sounds crazy coming from an English teacher. But hear me out.

I have seen so many students spend hours memorizing word lists, flashcards, and Anki decks. They can recite 50 new words perfectly. Then they get into a real conversation and go completely blank.

Why? Because our brains do not store language as isolated words. We store it as experiences, emotions and context.

When you learn the word "exhausted" from a list it is just a word. When you learn it because your teacher used it at the exact moment you told her you studied until 2am, it sticks forever. Because now it has a memory attached to it.

The students I have seen improve the fastest were never the ones with the biggest vocabulary lists. They were the ones who read things they actually enjoyed, watched shows they were genuinely curious about, and had real conversations about topics they cared about.

Vocabulary does not build fluency. Context does.

Have you ever memorized a word list and then completely forgotten it a week later? What actually helped your vocabulary grow? I am genuinely curious.

If you are learning English, chances are you are overusing the word VERY. Native speakers almost never say it. Here are 5 simple swaps that will make you sound instantly more fluent:

Instead of Very tired, say Exhausted
Instead of Very happy, say Thrilled
Instead of Very sad, say Devastated
Instead of Very angry, say Furious
Instead of Very scared, say Terrified

The secret is that English has specific words for strong emotions. When you use them your sentences become shorter, more powerful and more natural all at once.

Save this and try using at least one of them today. Your English will sound completely different.

If you want more tips like this or need someone to practice with, feel free to DM me. I am an English teacher with 7 years of experience and I work with students of all levels. Happy to help!

As the topic, I need someone to practice English with me, not only by messages but also by voicem I want to practice my oral English so I want to find a Partner that could talk with me.

My English level is about B1? I'm not sure because l didn't test it. I'm a Chinese so if you are interested in Chinese, I can also teach you but if you can also teach me English, it would be better

Looking for my partner!

Hi! I’m a ( F ) 24 years old ( Arabic native speaker ) looking for someone to practice speaking English with . I’m B1-2 .
If you’re not serious, don’t message me.
I want a long-term, committed partner to practice spoken English with.( 8-9 months )

Hi, I’m preparing for IELTS and looking for a speaking partner to practice regularly. My level is intermediate, and I want to improve fluency and confidence for the speaking test.

If anyone is interested, please comment or DM me.

I am a high school student (18 F) hoping to start university next September. I am a patient and enthusiastic learning partner, who is passionate about helping everyone enhance their language skills.

Rate: UK Minimum Wage, which is £10.85/ hour
Lessons: Online ONLY (FaceTime or audio)

What do I offer?
- Unstructured English Language conversation practice in professional and appropriate conversation topics- literature, film, philosophy, art, world affairs, sports, history and more.
- Personalised and accurate spelling and grammar checks for essays, presentations, CVs and résumés.
- Willing to prepare and create resources based off of students requests, ie Anki or Quizlet vocabulary flash cards.
- A competitive rate; similar services on Preply and Cambly will charge customers around $20 reportedly.
- A welcoming and positive attitude.
- No use of AI writing tools or grammar checking; I pledge that this introduction was written completely by a human.

How am I qualified?
- Education:
Grade 9 (equivalent to an A*) in GCSE English Literature
Grade 9 (equivalent to an A*) in GCSE History
Grade 9 (equivalent to an A*) in GCSE Religious Studies
Grade 7 (equivalent to an A) in GCSE English Language
Grade 7 (equivalent to an A) in GCSE Fine Art
Grade 6 (equivalent to a B) in GCSE Mathematics
Grade 6 (equivalent to a B) in GCSE Drama
Grade 6-6 (equivalent to a B) in GCSE Double Science

A* predicted grade in English Literature A-Level
A* predicted grade in Sociology A-Level
A* predicted grade in History A-Level
(These grades are predicted, not achieved)

- Work Experience:
(Volunteer) ENGLISH TEACHING ASSISTANT
Last year, I was a high school teaching assistant for a Year 8 Literature and Language class. I helped develop grammar, spelling and reading comprehension abilities for boys aged 12-13, whilst studying texts by Shakespeare and Shelley (Frankenstein).

CAMP COUNSELOR
Last summer, I worked at a week long summer camp, which prepared boys for their life at high school in London. I organised team building activities and sports games, whilst collaborating with a team of fellow counselors.

MUSEUM ASSISTANT
Whilst studying, I work part time at a local heritage house and museum. In this role I have a range of responsibilities, such as working on reception, setting up for events, such as weddings, and bartending for private events.

NOTE: I have no formal English language teaching qualifications. I am a prospective university student looking for extra work, however I do have relevant work experience and lower level educational qualifications; I am also charging a competitive rate.

Ideally you will have…
- Anywhere between a beginner and advanced English learner looking to improve; I am not bilingual therefore unfortunately I cannot accommodate complete beginners.
- Ability to transfer payment in pounds through PayPal or direct transfer.
- A desire for consistent tutoring (for example, weekly basis) although I am also open to one-off lessons.
- A secure Wi-Fi network.
- Availability for lessons from 7am-10pm British Standard Time.
All ages and nationalities welcome! Please DM if you are interested.

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Hi. I have 3 years of teaching English online experience. I'm offering conversation practice, pronunciation, and vocabulary. The first 2 sessions are free. This is also for those who just want a partner to practice your English. If interested, please let me know.

I'm setting up a casual voice chat this [Saturday at 8pm KST / whatever time]. Small group — 3 or 4 people, plus a native English speaker (American, early 20s) who'll be there too. We just talk. Life, hobbies, whatever comes up.

If you're nervous about talking, you don't have to — listening counts. A lot of people learn faster by hearing real conversations anyway, and you can pick up casual phrases and slang as we go.

It's free, no catch. I'm just trying it out and seeing if people enjoy it.

Comment or DM me if you want to practice together