Add English to your profile
Add English under Learning in your Sea Pals profile. Choose a hobby you can talk about in simple English to give your first letter a subject.
Practise English
Practise English with a pen pal
Writing to a pen pal on Sea Pals gives you a reason to practise English in everyday conversation. Add English as a learning language so Mochi can look for people who write in English, then start with a short story from your day.
Hi there! I like cooking, and I’m practising English. How about you?Sea Pals at a glance
- Price
- Free
- Works on
- iPhone, Android and the web
- App languages
- English · 한국어 · 日本語 · Deutsch · Português (Brasil) · Español · Русский · Türkçe · Bahasa Indonesia · Tiếng Việt · ไทย · Italiano · Français · Polski
- Minimum age
- 13+ · 14+ in South Korea · 16+ in Australia
- Translation
- Built-in, on supported devices and language pairs
How to make pen pal friends
Write a little English
Write a greeting, a short everyday story and an easy question.
Ask before asking for corrections
Ask if your friend would be happy to help with a phrase you tried. Explain what you wanted to say and keep sharing the everyday stories that brought you together.
What to write about
Tell your pen pal about a small moment from your day in English, then ask how their day went.
- Introduce a hobby with a simple “I like…” sentence.
- Describe something you cooked or ate today.
- Share why you want to feel more comfortable writing in English.
- Ask about a word you found confusing and explain the context.
- Ask what your friend enjoys doing on a quiet day.
Words you’ll see
Casual English greetings and follow-up questions can keep a first letter friendly; the pronunciation hints use British English and are only a guide.
| Term | Reading | Meaning and use |
|---|---|---|
| Hi there! | /haɪ ðeə/ | A casual, friendly greeting for the start of a letter. |
| I like… | /aɪ laɪk/ | Add a hobby or thing you enjoy: “I like cooking.” |
| How about you? | /haʊ əˈbaʊt juː/ | Invite your friend to answer the same question after you share your own answer. |
| I’m still learning. | /aɪm stɪl ˈlɜːnɪŋ/ | Explain that you are still learning English. |
| What does that mean? | /wɒt dʌz ðæt miːn/ | Ask what a word or phrase means, with enough context for your friend to understand. |
| Thanks for your letter. | /θæŋks fə jɔː ˈletə/ | A simple way to thank a pen pal when replying. |
Questions
Can I start with beginner English?
Yes. A greeting and a sentence about your day are enough, and corrections are up to your friend; Sea Pals does not provide lessons or teachers.
Will I meet a native English speaker?
Mochi looks for people who write in English, but you cannot choose a country or a particular person.
Is translation free?
Yes. The app’s translation feature is free.
Is it safe for teens?
Teens 13–17 only meet other teens, subject to country minimum ages.