Connect with native speakers.
Have real conversations.
Privately.
Fluent Mates connects language learners with native speakers for real-time conversation practice and genuine connections. Simple, focused, and completely private.
Why Fluent Mates?
Privacy-First
End-to-end encrypted messaging using the Signal Protocol. We can't read your messages—only you and your partner can.
No Ads or Tracking
No ads. No data selling. Ever.
Real Native Speakers
Match with native speakers from around the world who want to learn yours.
Daily Challenges
Complete daily practice challenges to supplement your conversations and keep your learning consistent.
Fully Open Source
Every line of code is public. Audit it, learn from it, contribute to it.
Community-Driven
Built in the open with feedback from language learners.
How It Works
Download the app
Get Fluent Mates from the App Store. It's free to download and use.
Set your languages
Tell us what language you speak natively and what you're learning.
Get matched
We'll connect you with native speakers who want to learn your language.
Start chatting
Practice real conversations in a private, secure environment.