Connecting elderly English speakers who want companionship with international students who want to practice real English.
Create your profile in minutes. Tell us about yourself, your interests, and your availability.
We automatically match you with the perfect partner based on shared interests and availability.
Have a real weekly conversation. Build a genuine friendship that grows over time.
Stop practicing grammar in isolation. Have real English conversations with friendly native speakers who genuinely want to talk to you. Build real confidence, not just textbook knowledge.
Make a real difference in someone's life while enjoying meaningful weekly conversations. Your life experience and English skills are exactly what a student somewhere in the world needs.
I'm a 15 year old high school student who built BeFriends because I lived this problem firsthand. When I was learning English in Korea, I studied grammar for years but never had a real conversation with a native speaker. I always believed a real conversation would change everything — I just never had the chance.
BeFriends exists so that no student ever has to feel that way again — and so that no elderly person ever has to feel alone. I believe the most powerful thing in the world is a genuine human conversation.
Have questions? I'd love to hear from you — reach out here
Yes — BeFriends is completely free for both students and companions. Always.
We'll review your profile and match you with the perfect partner based on your interests and availability. You'll hear from us within a few days.
We recommend once a week for about 30 to 60 minutes. Consistency is what builds real friendships and real English confidence.
Safety is our top priority. Every user is reviewed before being matched. We never share personal information without your permission.
We'll send you conversation topic suggestions before each call so neither person ever feels awkward or lost for words.