Penpal-Gate is a penpal finding site with a focus on international language exchanges.

Penpal-Gate includes a forum where you can practice a language with native speakers and an excellent translation tool which should assist you when corresponding with these international penpals. This penpal finding site has 2 modes, a free basic mode which limits you to 4 messages per day or a VIP mode (which you pay for) that provides you with unlimited access.

• Penpals: 13,500 +
• Activity: 20-30 new penpals everyday
• Hidden email address: Yes
• Internal messaging: Yes (Limited to 4 messages per day unless you upgrade to VIP. Messages are sent to your email address but you respond via their messaging system)
• Profile pictures: Yes
• Block penpals from contacting you: No
• Ability to hide/pause account: Yes

Pros: Well moderated, language forums are very active. Translation tool is a great addition and should help to promote correspondence across languages.

Cons: No ability to block penpals from contacting you. Limit of 4 messages per day.

Penpal-Gate: http://www.penpal-gate.net/