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Calgary

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日本語 Flag

Japanese

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中文 (繁體) Flag

Chinese (Traditional)

English Flag

English

한국어 Flag

Korean

My favorite topics

traveling / cafe hopping / sweets / meeting foreign friends /...

My language exchange partner is

Hi I'm Tomo from Japan I was living in Vancouver and recently moved to Calgary. I’m looking for someone who can do language exchange in person.

My learning goals

I want to be fluent in many languages! I lived in South Korea and Taiwan for working holiday.

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I.

Calgary

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Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

中文 (简体) Flag

Chinese (Simplified)

Ideal language community partner

Someone who is open minded and playful, I really want to just...

My learning goals

Get better everyday and have the vocabulary to get to know people.

My favorite topics

I really like getting to know people and talking about daily life

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R.

Calgary

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Fluent

українська Flag

Ukrainian

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Russian

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English Flag

English

My learning goals

My goal is to be fluent in English....

My favorite topics

I like sport, chess, to learn languages....

Ideal conversation exchange partner

I want to practice English with different people. Just call me I will be glad to speak with you.

E.

E.

Calgary

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Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

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Cantonese

My favorite topics

Career, space exploration, language, music, games, volleyball,...

Perfect language exchange partner

Just someone to help improve my cantonese fluency! And someone who wants to improve their English as well.

My learning goals

To be fluent on cantonese, most importantly speaking, but reading and writing would be nice too.

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H.

Calgary

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Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

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Japanese

I want a conversation partner who is

正直なところ、僕はもっとうまく話せるようになる必要があるんだ。僕を直したり、もっといい言い方を教えてくれることを恐れない友達が必要なんだ!怒らせないと約束するよ~!農家の人、日本の未来に情熱を持っている人。 道で知らない人に話しかけるのは礼儀だ。 Someone...

My learning goals

1年間のワーキングホリデービザの間に、自信を持って話せるようになりたい。

My favorite topics

再生農業、歴史と多様性、革命と共同生活。wwoof, ヒッチハイク、カウチサーフィン。対立する文化間の和解。音楽。自然療法。 #Please don't take any offense of no response, occasionally I go on English calls, because I just need an outlet. Other than that I don't engage with English learners not native in

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Y.

Calgary

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Fluent

中文 (简体) Flag

Chinese (Simplified)

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English

LEARNS

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French

My learning goals

Able to understand daily conversation in previous mentioned language...

My favorite topics

Social events, entertainment, scientific facts, traveling, sports, literature&writing

My language exchange partner is

French/Spanish/Japanese/Korean/Tibetan speakers or anyone who just want to talk

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C.

Calgary

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Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

Français Flag

French

My favorite topics

N'importe quoi. Sports, travel, languages, politics, social...

Ideal language community partner

Someone motivated, who can agree to a regular schedule of conversation exchange. Someone patient who will help me with my mistakes and isn't afraid to make mistakes of their own

My learning goals

Speaking practice and improving listening comprehension

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A.

Calgary

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Fluent

中文 (繁體) Flag

Chinese (Traditional)

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English

LEARNS

Deutsch Flag

German

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Native speaking in German or English !Teaching me how to get...

My learning goals

I want to learn German and English until fluently☺️.

My favorite topics

Singing, Jogging, Learning languages, Traveling, Exploring different cultures, Watching soap operas. Creating the value of exist !

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R.

Calgary

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Fluent

日本語 Flag

Japanese

LEARNS

Español Flag

Spanish

My learning goals

I would like to be comfortable and confident in expressing myself...

My favorite topics

Basically anything that spikes our interests. Culture,traveling, what you think about pineapple pizza, anything!

Perfect language exchange partner

Someone who is enthusiastic and has a lot of positive energy around them.A good sense of humour is super helpful too!

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R.

Calgary

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Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

Español Flag

Spanish

My favorite topics

Sports, health, nutrition, trave...

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone fun and outgoing with life experience

My learning goals

Become fluent in Spanish and help others learn English

M.

M.

Calgary

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Fluent

العربية Flag

Arabic

English Flag

English

LEARNS

日本語 Flag

Japanese

My language exchange partner is

Feel free to introduce the topics you like to talk about. Wanna...

My learning goals

No specific goals, however, I am into other people cultures and interests. So, feel free to talk about your culture and your interests.

My favorite topics

Fishing, climbing, cycling, running, soccer, basketball, riding horse, and watching movies

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T.

Calgary

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Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

日本語 Flag

Japanese

My learning goals

I want to learn multiple languages fluently. And hopefully make...

My favorite topics

Music, politics, history, health, biology, movies, genetics

Ideal language community partner

Someone who, like myself, finds it easier to learn a language by practicing with a friend

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M.

Calgary

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Fluent

한국어 Flag

Korean

LEARNS

English Flag

English

My favorite topics

Language exchange Movie Trave...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

I hope to have a lot of conversation to improve my English :)

My learning goals

To have free conversation with foreigners

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W.

Calgary

Fluent

中文 (繁體) Flag

Chinese (Traditional)

LEARNS

English Flag

English

Perfect language exchange partner

Helping each other speaking fluent and authentic language with...

My learning goals

Able to work in English environment, including English presentation, meeting and communication with clients.

My favorite topics

Culture, Travel, food, film, art, outdoor activity

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M.

Calgary

Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

Español Flag

Spanish

My learning goals

I would like to have a conversation in Spanish without having...

My favorite topics

I’d really like to make a friend on here and learn about them and their lives. Perhaps we can be penpals and chat about our lives, goals and aspirations in life. I like exchanging life stories, movie recommendations, giving advice, etc.

I want a conversation partner who is

Ideally, I would love someone who is always available. Or at least will get back to me within a day or two. I need someone outgoing and laid back. I would appreciate someone who really wants to learn. (NOT HERE TO DATE)

S.

S.

Calgary

Fluent

中文 (简体) Flag

Chinese (Simplified)

中文 (繁體) Flag

Chinese (Traditional)

LEARNS

English Flag

English

My favorite topics

Photograph. Aviation. Cook...

My language exchange partner is

Can have English chat, and I can teach Chinese

My learning goals

Can speak English as will

Simone

Simone uses Tandem to learn English skills required for her career.

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"I hadn't learnt English for 15 years and only a year ago I was A2, or rather holiday English. Now I'm preparing for the C1 exam! So if you want to brush up on a language, Tandem is the perfect app for you."

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S.

Calgary

Fluent

日本語 Flag

Japanese

LEARNS

English Flag

English

Ideal language community partner

Respectful, mature, friendly...

My learning goals

Make a lot of friends from all over the world and improve my English and Spanish

My favorite topics

Music Live concert Travel Food Movie Drinking

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C.

Calgary

Fluent

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Tagalog, Filipino

LEARNS

한국어 Flag

Korean

My learning goals

Be able to converse in casual conversation...

My favorite topics

Movies, tv shows, video games

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Friendly, loves learning languages too

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E.

Calgary

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Fluent

English Flag

English

Español Flag

Spanish

LEARNS

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Russian

My favorite topics

I love gymnastics, music (I’m in love with music) dancing, meeting...

Perfect language exchange partner

I love to meet all kind of people! each one has something special and unique, and I hope I can learn something of everyone

My learning goals

I hope I can have a normal conversation with a native person without getting nervous. And I hope I can be fluent one day.

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P.

Calgary

Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

中文 (简体) Flag

Chinese (Simplified)

I want a conversation partner who is

Thouhtful, talkitive, and enjoys has the same interests as me...

My learning goals

I want to get better at mandarin because I live with lots of mandarin speakers and I want to someday understand them instead of hearing bdjsidhcie. I want to learn French because it seems like a romantic language that can woo girls and boys.

My favorite topics

I enjoy talking about music, games, different cultures, current events, conspiracies, and the Galaxy.

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R.

Calgary

Fluent

Português Flag

Portuguese

LEARNS

English Flag

English

My learning goals

Melhorar meu listening, me habituar aos diferentes fonemas e...

My favorite topics

Academia, lugares, viagens, comida, engenharia, esportes

My language exchange partner is

Pessoa nativa que troque o máximo de experiência com todas as coisas que mais gosto de falar e fazer. Que troque suas experiências e que eu possa transmitir a minha para ele(a).

A.

A.

Calgary

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Fluent

English Flag

English

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Italiano Flag

Italian

My favorite topics

I enjoy every minute of my life.I'm innately and constantly curious...

Ideal language community partner

With open-minded people who don't like small talks and want to practise languages through video calls.I'm looking for someone who is patient.I need face to face conversations at this point,because I can't text here yet.Please understand.Solo videochiamate

My learning goals

I've recently started learning Italian. My level is basic but I'm determined to learn this tough language :)

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O.

Calgary

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Fluent

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English

中文 (简体) Flag

Chinese (Simplified)

LEARNS

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Spanish

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Open minded, smart, adventurous, kind and up for anything types...

My learning goals

I want to learn many languages so I can use them when I travel to those counties

My favorite topics

I love to go on an adventure, planning to travel around the world and meet new friends .

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D.

Calgary

Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

Deutsch Flag

German

My learning goals

To be able to speak to someone who doesnt speak any English and...

My favorite topics

School, art, biology, movies, anything really

Perfect language exchange partner

Someone that isn't mean but not afraid to correct my mistakes in the language I'm learning

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Q.

Calgary

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Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

ไทย Flag

Thai

My favorite topics

Band, Kpop, Grey’s Anatomy, Drawing, Painting, Singin...

I want a conversation partner who is

13-17 years old. Someone who is okay with my many mistakes and misunderstanding Someone who wants to help me

My learning goals

I want to be able to have a good understanding of what is happening if I’m listening to a conversation, or I’m watching a TV show

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T.

Calgary

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Fluent

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English

中文 (简体) Flag

Chinese (Simplified)

LEARNS

Français Flag

French

Español Flag

Spanish

My language exchange partner is

⚡️any Seekers out there? // I want to improve my speaking, so...

My learning goals

Je veux améliorer mon français oral, pratiquer d’avoir des conversations en Français et rencontrer des gens de partout dans le monde. // Soy principiante en español, pero me gustaría poder hablarlo y mejorar mi fluidez cada día.

My favorite topics

✈️ I’m currently an airline pilot in Canada and I love music, travel, reading books, sciences, photography, politics, languages, faith, and meeting new people. Let’s have a chat and share about what makes life special.

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S.

Calgary

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Fluent

Hrvatski Flag

Croatian

English Flag

English

LEARNS

Français Flag

French

My learning goals

Be able to have a chat or talk with new people i mee...

My favorite topics

Travel, experiences, different cultures, science, books, sports, animals, nature...

Ideal language community partner

Chatty, openminded, friendly

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F.

Calgary

Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

中文 (繁體) Flag

Chinese (Traditional)

My favorite topics

Music, nature, food, art, yog...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Looking for patient people with a good sense of humour to chat with.

My learning goals

Fluency; connection and understanding of different people and different cultures. 我想住在中國!

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Y.

Calgary

Fluent

中文 (简体) Flag

Chinese (Simplified)

LEARNS

English Flag

English

Perfect language exchange partner

funny,nice,humorous,wise.patient,inquisitiv...

My learning goals

speaking English fluently.

My favorite topics

culture,cooking,travel,education,kids,hiking,movie,music,dance,art,keepfit

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H.

Calgary

Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

Français Flag

French

My learning goals

To immerse myself within the language, as its a great way to...

My favorite topics

Most things really. I enjoy books and games, so theyre good to talk about. I also enjoy art and music (to some extent).

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone who's willing to talk, and to put up with my very loose grasp on whatever language im learning.

Looking for a Tandem conversation partner in Calgary?

Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 271 speakers in Calgary looking to learn together. Download the Tandem app for free to start practicing languages with locals!

Frequent City Questions

How many people are available for language exchange in Calgary?

There are 271 members in Calgary on Tandem.

Which other locations in Canada other than Calgary are available for language exchange on Tandem?

Tandem is also available in locations such as <a href=/language-exchange/canada/dieppe />Dieppe, <a href=/language-exchange/canada/barrie />Barrie, and <a href=/language-exchange/canada/kingston />Kingston.

What is Tandem and what is language exchange?

Tandem is the language learning app where millions of people teach each other. More than 500,000 people visit Tandem each month and 271 do it in Calgary.