Tandem

Free + paid optionsSpeaking & Tutorstandem.net

Best for: Language exchange

Overview

Language exchange app that matches you with native speakers for text, audio and video chats.

Strengths

  • Video chat built in

Drawbacks

  • Quality of partners varies
  • Some users treat it as a dating app

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