# Practise English with a pen pal [Sea Pals](https://seapals.app/) › [Pen pal app](https://seapals.app/pen-pals) › [English practice](https://seapals.app/pen-pals/learn-english) Updated 11 October 2026 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. ## Sample letter Hi there! I like cooking, and I’m practising English. How about you? Translation: 안녕하세요! 요리하는 걸 좋아하고 영어를 연습하고 있어요. 친구는 어때요? ## 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 ## 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. ## 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. English for a first letter | 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. | ## Pen pal privacy and age rules - Someone new never sees your birthday, exact location or username. - Social handles and links can’t go in letters. - Teens 13–17 only meet other teens. Country minimum ages apply. [How we keep it safe](https://seapals.app/safety) ### 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? 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