Chinese–English language exchange: practice Mandarin with native speakers

Why use Bifrost for language exchange

• Real native speakers: pick Mainland China, Taiwan, or Hong Kong to see real people there.
• One-to-one: a connection needs a mutual light-up, so practice stays focused.
• Translation as a safety net: tap to translate when you get stuck.
• Seven days at a time: start a seven-day journey and put “speak Chinese for 15 minutes” on your shared to-do list.

How to start

1. 1

   Write down your language goal

   In your profile, list your native language, the language you are learning, and your level, for example “Native English, learning Mandarin, HSK 3”.

2. 2

   Pick a country and light up

   Choose the country or region and light up people who look like a good fit.

3. 3

   Light each other up in 12 hours

   Once they light you back, you are connected one-to-one.

4. 4

   Practice a little every day

   Agree on a time and a language split, and track practice with shared to-dos.

A sample seven-day exchange

1. Day 1: introduce yourselves and agree on a daily time, half Chinese and half English.
2. Day 2: describe your city and a local dish in the other person’s language.
3. Day 3: each bring five new expressions and quiz each other.
4. Day 4: correct each other’s three most common mistakes and add them to your to-dos.
5. Day 5: talk about a festival or custom and compare.
6. Day 6: try ten minutes in the other language only, without translation.
7. Day 7: review the week and decide whether to continue for another seven days.

Safety tips

• Photos stay translucent until a seven-day journey is completed.
• Do not share your address, ID numbers, or bank details; report inappropriate content in the app.

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