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/ˈlæŋɡwɪdʒ ˈɛks.tʃeɪndʒ/ · lan·guage ex·change
noun
- A mutually beneficial arrangement in which speakers of different native languages practice each other's language, typically through conversation. She joined a language exchange to improve her French while helping her partner learn Spanish.
- An organized program, event, or platform that facilitates such reciprocal language practice. The university's language exchange meets every Thursday in the student lounge.
Synonyms
language swaptandem learningconversation partnershiplanguage partnershiplanguage buddy systemlinguistic exchangelanguage meetuppen‑pal program
Antonyms
Did you know? The term gained popularity in the 1970s with the rise of international pen‑pal clubs, and today many online platforms are built around the concept of a language exchange.