# Chinese–English language exchange: practice Mandarin with native speakers

The hard part of a language exchange is finding the right partner. Bifrost puts people in China who want to practice English and people abroad who want to practice Chinese in the same app.

## 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. **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. **Pick a country and light up**: Choose the country or region and light up people who look like a good fit.
3. **Light each other up in 12 hours**: Once they light you back, you are connected one-to-one.
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.

## FAQ

### Can I find native Chinese speakers on Bifrost?

Yes. Bifrost covers 25 countries and regions including mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong. Pick one, browse real people, and chat one-to-one after a mutual light-up.

### Which languages is the app in?

The interface is in English, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese, and chat messages and posts translate with one tap.

### Is it free?

Downloading and signing up are free, and light-ups within the same country are free. Cross-border light-ups are a Bifrost membership benefit, priced in the app before you buy.

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Source: https://www.thebifrost.cn/language-exchange/en.html · © 2026 Beijing Yanwan Technology Co., Ltd. · 2026-10-26