How to set up an online cultural exchange
An online cultural exchange works when both people bring something from their own life. Choose a shared subject, then let each person tell the story from where they stand.
See how Hanashi conversations workPick the kind of exchange you want
For a recurring language exchange, agree which language you’ll use and when you’ll switch. For a public group, find out how newcomers get a turn. For a one-to-one conversation, pick a person and a topic you both want to explore.
On Hanashi, you book time with a Sensei. Choose by interests and personality, then check languages, timing and price. Live translated captions can help if you and your host speak different languages.
Ask each person to bring one thing
Bring a photo you are comfortable showing, a familiar household object or a song title. Tell the story behind your choice, then listen to theirs. A grocery bag that your family has reused for years might lead to a conversation about shopping, habits or the person who taught you to save it.
Before you finish, ask what they would like to talk about if you meet again. If they name a topic, make that the next conversation.