Summary

Unlike Tandem, which sometimes feels more like a dating app than a language exchange site, Amikumu’s users seem to be serious language learners looking to connect with other serious language learners. There are community chats and private messages, and users can arrange to meet in person (or online) to practice their skills. This is an awesome app for people who are travelling (or at home) and want to find fellow language learners. The Amikumu community is mostly composed of polyglots, with an average of 5 languages per person. If you have been looking for a platform to practice minority languages, this is the place for you! The site was originally created for Esperanto learners, but has over 650 languages within the community, including several dialects of sign language. Amikumu will display 100 people who are geographically closest to you that speak at least one of the languages you are learning; even if no one is physically nearby, you will always have someone to chat with through the app. Moreover, with a Gold membership you can ‘teleport’ your location and chat with people anywhere in the world.