How can you practise a foreign language while walking?
Short answer: find someone whose native language it is, set a one-hour walk with a simple topic, and split the talking time half and half. Walking side by side takes away the pressure of sitting face to face. Here are 6 ideas, and an option if you would rather book someone.
Blog · Updated on 11 November 2026
6 ideas to speak a language on a walk
- A conversation exchange (tandem): you speak your language for half an hour, the other person speaks theirs for half an hour. Each corrects the other kindly.
- A local conversation group: associations, libraries, cultural centres or language schools sometimes run practice meetings. Ask them about days and conditions.
- A themed walk: pick a place (market, park, neighbourhood) and a topic (what you see, food, weekend plans). A clear frame helps you find your words.
- Ten prepared sentences: before you go, write a few useful sentences in the target language. The first minutes are the hardest, then it loosens up.
- Accept mistakes: you improve by speaking, not by waiting to be perfect. Ask your partner to correct only the errors that block understanding.
- Note things down afterwards: three words or phrases you heard, written when you get home, stick far better than ten read in a textbook.
What if you would rather book someone?
When you have no conversation partner at hand, you can book a BFF by the hour on Rent a BFF: a verified person whose profile lists the languages they speak, for a walk where you chat. It is strictly friendly and platonic, in a public place. You send a request, the BFF accepts, you pay a 15% booking fee online, then the BFF's rate directly on the spot. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before, fee refunded. Also read: renting a friend to visit a city and making friends in a new city.
What it is not
Rent a BFF is not a language course: a BFF is not a teacher, gives no lessons or certificates, and does not replace training if you need it. It is a walk and a conversation between adults. More in renting a friend to ease loneliness.
A walk to talk?
Browse the profiles published near you, check the languages spoken and send your request, no commitment.