Thank you for the tips, Matthew, Lewis. I'll try to do what you told me to do. Btw, do you know how could you send msg without being friend first? I cannot seem to send message if I'm not befriended that person first?

You're allowed to send a limited number of friend requests each day, so make sure that you read peoples introductions to see if they're the kind,of person you're looking for. After you run out of friend requests try sending a direct message instead, I've had a few people reply to my direct messages without having sent them a friend request first. Other than that, make sure your own short introduction tells people what you're looking for and what you can offer in return, you could also list an alternate social media account that you can be reached on so that people who have exceeded their request limit can still contact you. I personally like to introduce myself, tell people what I'm looking for, what I can offer in return and send my LINE ID all in one message when I send requests or messages. Patience is key though, you don't need to spend any money if you don't want lessons. This website is full of gems, I've found a lot of fantastic people to speak with, it just takes time. :)

Hi Shirley! If you want a language exchange, go on Community and search for language partners. For cheaper lessons, search for Community Teachers. These will help you have conversations with native speakers, but not necessarily trained teachers. If you want to practice with a professional English teacher before spending a lot of money, you can always book a trial lesson, these are usually only a few dollars. All the best.