How many people are available for language exchange in Chicago?

There are 735 members in Chicago on Tandem.

Which other locations in United States other than Chicago are available for language exchange on Tandem?

Tandem is also available in locations such as Los Angeles , Long Beach , and Newark .

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 735 do it in Chicago.

Language exchange in Chicago

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M.

Chicago

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Fluent

English

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Spanish

Portuguese

German

My favorite topics

English and live in Chicago! I love discovering music and films...

My language exchange partner is

Preferably someone with similar interests but most importantly open-minded, friendly and passionate about learning and meeting new people

My learning goals

Develop my basic language skills and hopefully meet like-minded people along the way. I want to do something small each day to keep up my languages, even if every day isn't the same

My favorite topics

English and live in Chicago! I love discovering music and films to help me with my languages. My my recent project was to listen to music by each Spanish-speaking country. So let me know if you have a favorite to share!

My language exchange partner is

Preferably someone with similar interests but most importantly open-minded, friendly and passionate about learning and meeting new people

My learning goals

Develop my basic language skills and hopefully meet like-minded people along the way. I want to do something small each day to keep up my languages, even if every day isn't the same

C.

Chicago

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Fluent

English

LEARNS

Spanish

Ideal language community partner

Someone who is patient lo...

My learning goals

Natural pronunciation, conversational fluency, vocabulary expansion

My favorite topics

I like talking about food, music, art, biology, sociology, and movies.

Ideal language community partner

Someone who is patient lol

My learning goals

Natural pronunciation, conversational fluency, vocabulary expansion

My favorite topics

I like talking about food, music, art, biology, sociology, and movies.

C.

Chicago

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Cantonese

Chinese (Simplified)

LEARNS

Spanish

My learning goals

Quiero aprender español con fluidez, quiero aprender más...

My favorite topics

Viajes, música, fitness, lectura de libros, cultura nacional, cualquier cosa.

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Sea respetuoso y tenga conversaciones amistosas, no me gusta hablar con gente grosera.

My learning goals

Quiero aprender español con fluidez, quiero aprender más.

My favorite topics

Viajes, música, fitness, lectura de libros, cultura nacional, cualquier cosa.

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Sea respetuoso y tenga conversaciones amistosas, no me gusta hablar con gente grosera.

J.

Chicago

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Fluent

English

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Russian

My favorite topics

Travel, books, science fiction, art, fashio...

Perfect language exchange partner

Interesting, quick witted, sincere

My learning goals

Meet new people and learn

My favorite topics

Travel, books, science fiction, art, fashion

Perfect language exchange partner

Interesting, quick witted, sincere

My learning goals

Meet new people and learn

Find more than

735

Tandem partners in Chicago

L.

Chicago

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English

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Italian

I want a conversation partner who is

A native Italian, who speaks English fluentl...

My learning goals

To better my Italian and make friends

My favorite topics

Videogiochi, traveling, and culture.

I want a conversation partner who is

A native Italian, who speaks English fluently

My learning goals

To better my Italian and make friends

My favorite topics

Videogiochi, traveling, and culture.

M.

Chicago

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Greek

LEARNS

English

My learning goals

Improve my social skills and make international friends along...

My favorite topics

Soccer, running, working out, chess, business, personal development

My language exchange partner is

I would like to meet people from different countries of the world.

My learning goals

Improve my social skills and make international friends along the way.

My favorite topics

Soccer, running, working out, chess, business, personal development

My language exchange partner is

I would like to meet people from different countries of the world.

J.

Chicago

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Fluent

Spanish

LEARNS

English

My favorite topics

Events, daily life, pets, hobbies, tell me whatever you want...

Ideal language community partner

Open or talkative people, shy people are welcome too, interested in other cultures.

My learning goals

Develope my listening and pronunciation skills.

My favorite topics

Events, daily life, pets, hobbies, tell me whatever you want feel free

Ideal language community partner

Open or talkative people, shy people are welcome too, interested in other cultures.

My learning goals

Develope my listening and pronunciation skills.

B.

Chicago

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English

LEARNS

Japanese

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Replies regularly, similar interests, helpful. We can share our...

My learning goals

Build strong relationships and practice languages. I'm looking forward to your messages. よろしくお願いします！(๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)

My favorite topics

Film 映画, animationアニメーション, drawingドローイング, photography撮影, music音楽, video gamesビディオゲーム

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Replies regularly, similar interests, helpful. We can share our favorite things, our daily life, our troubles, and talk about meaningful things.

My learning goals

Build strong relationships and practice languages. I'm looking forward to your messages. よろしくお願いします！(๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)

My favorite topics

Film 映画, animationアニメーション, drawingドローイング, photography撮影, music音楽, video gamesビディオゲーム

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D.

Chicago

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Spanish

LEARNS

English

My learning goals

Aprender el idioma inglé...

My favorite topics

Vida espiritual. Diseño de Interiores. Cocina e idiomas. Culturas.

Perfect language exchange partner

Nativos del idioma inglés

My learning goals

Aprender el idioma inglés

My favorite topics

Vida espiritual. Diseño de Interiores. Cocina e idiomas. Culturas.

Perfect language exchange partner

Nativos del idioma inglés

Q.

Chicago

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Fluent

English

LEARNS

Spanish

My favorite topics

cultural anthropology, economics, business, health, philosophy,...

I want a conversation partner who is

If you have a PASSION to learn, let's talk

My learning goals

improve my speaking and listening skills in Spanish

My favorite topics

cultural anthropology, economics, business, health, philosophy, psychology, languages, technology, art, history, science

I want a conversation partner who is

If you have a PASSION to learn, let's talk

My learning goals

improve my speaking and listening skills in Spanish

D.

Chicago

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Fluent

English

German

LEARNS

Spanish

My language exchange partner is

Preferably native speakers who are meticulous at correcting the...

My learning goals

Improving Spanish speaking and listening

My favorite topics

I really enjoy the city I live in, spending time with my friends and doing physical activity. Things like urban planning, biking, transit, happiness, community and friendship are topics I can talk about a lot. I have a husband, a dog and 2 cats.

My language exchange partner is

Preferably native speakers who are meticulous at correcting the things I say wrong and encouraging with the things I say right.

My learning goals

Improving Spanish speaking and listening

My favorite topics

K.

Chicago

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Fluent

English

LEARNS

Japanese

My learning goals

I want to be more comfortable with speaking with someone and...

My favorite topics

I love discussion about music, food, and travel.

Ideal language community partner

The perfect tandem buddy would be willing to converse with me about anything and help me learn not only the language but introduce me to the culture as well

My learning goals

I want to be more comfortable with speaking with someone and being understood with my thoughts.

My favorite topics

I love discussion about music, food, and travel.

Ideal language community partner

The perfect tandem buddy would be willing to converse with me about anything and help me learn not only the language but introduce me to the culture as well

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S.

Chicago

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Arabic

English

LEARNS

Spanish

My favorite topics

science, history, soccer, photography, tennis, tv, book...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Anyone with enthusiasm to learn a new language!

My learning goals

Mastering the basics in at least 5 languages

My favorite topics

science, history, soccer, photography, tennis, tv, books

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Anyone with enthusiasm to learn a new language!

My learning goals

Mastering the basics in at least 5 languages

D.

Chicago

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English

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Korean

Perfect language exchange partner

Somebody willing to share their personal stories or talk about...

My learning goals

I really just want to learn about people's experiences in or outside their culture. Language is a good bonus, though!

My favorite topics

Storytelling, video games, culture, traveling

Perfect language exchange partner

Somebody willing to share their personal stories or talk about social issues with lots of sass! (Well maybe... up to you.)

My learning goals

I really just want to learn about people's experiences in or outside their culture. Language is a good bonus, though!

My favorite topics

Storytelling, video games, culture, traveling

L.

Chicago

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Fluent

English

LEARNS

Spanish

My learning goals

Better understand Spanish speaker...

My favorite topics

Travel, food, sports, technology, TV/movies, really anything!

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone who is intelligent and can teach me things I don't know. Someone not afraid to correct my mistakes. Someone who will send me Spanish audio messages (that's most difficult for me)

My learning goals

Better understand Spanish speakers

My favorite topics

Travel, food, sports, technology, TV/movies, really anything!

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone who is intelligent and can teach me things I don't know. Someone not afraid to correct my mistakes. Someone who will send me Spanish audio messages (that's most difficult for me)

B.

Chicago

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Fluent

English

LEARNS

Spanish

My favorite topics

Literature, movies, sports, travel, people, psychology, history,...

My language exchange partner is

Someone looking to exchange language help and has some interesting things to share...Hablamos!

My learning goals

To become fluent in other languages.

My favorite topics

Literature, movies, sports, travel, people, psychology, history, science, camping and fishing

My language exchange partner is

Someone looking to exchange language help and has some interesting things to share...Hablamos!

My learning goals

To become fluent in other languages.

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E.

Chicago

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Fluent

English

LEARNS

Japanese

Ideal language community partner

Someone who’s patient, open-minded, and is willing to listen...

My learning goals

Conversation and grammar so I could travel to other countries

My favorite topics

Culture, history, and video games

Ideal language community partner

Someone who’s patient, open-minded, and is willing to listen to other people

My learning goals

Conversation and grammar so I could travel to other countries

My favorite topics

Culture, history, and video games

A.

Chicago

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Fluent

English

LEARNS

Spanish

My learning goals

I really want to improve my Spanish fluency. I feel I understand...

My favorite topics

My main interests are music, movies/television, politics/current events, history, and sports. Any conversations related to those topics would be great, but I have no problem finding interest in other topics I'm not knowledgeable about as well.

Ideal conversation exchange partner

I'm looking to chat with warm and curious people who love to make jokes, ponder some occasional existential questions, and teach me things about their culture.

My learning goals

I really want to improve my Spanish fluency. I feel I understand a lot, but when it comes to speaking, I have to think so much before I speak. I also want to perfect some grammar issues I have, and learn lots of slang and expressions

My favorite topics

Ideal conversation exchange partner

I'm looking to chat with warm and curious people who love to make jokes, ponder some occasional existential questions, and teach me things about their culture.

M.

Chicago

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Fluent

English

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Spanish

My favorite topics

️‍ ¡Hola! Me llamo Matthew y soy de Chicago, EE. UU. Quiero hablar...

Perfect language exchange partner

Me gustaría hablar con alguien hispanohablante y con alguien que me pudiera ayudar con mi español. También me encantaría ayudarte con tu inglés.

My learning goals

Quisiera mejorar mi español y tener una conversación que dure al menos diez minutos. Puedo escribir muy bien en el nivel de C1 (avanzado) pero hablo despacio. ¡Tengo ganas de aprender más!

My favorite topics

️‍ ¡Hola! Me llamo Matthew y soy de Chicago, EE. UU. Quiero hablar con hispanohablantes para mejorar mi español.

Perfect language exchange partner

Me gustaría hablar con alguien hispanohablante y con alguien que me pudiera ayudar con mi español. También me encantaría ayudarte con tu inglés.

My learning goals

Quisiera mejorar mi español y tener una conversación que dure al menos diez minutos. Puedo escribir muy bien en el nivel de C1 (avanzado) pero hablo despacio. ¡Tengo ganas de aprender más!

A.

Chicago

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Fluent

English

Emoji

LEARNS

Spanish

I want a conversation partner who is

Fun, patient, generous, kind, open-minded, dedicated, wants to...

My learning goals

Improve my Spanish - in speaking, listening, writing

My favorite topics

Traveling, music (concerts, festivals), dancing, exploring new places (museums, hiking in nature, parks, restaurants, cafes, bars), learning about new ideas

I want a conversation partner who is

Fun, patient, generous, kind, open-minded, dedicated, wants to help me learn

My learning goals

Improve my Spanish - in speaking, listening, writing

My favorite topics

Traveling, music (concerts, festivals), dancing, exploring new places (museums, hiking in nature, parks, restaurants, cafes, bars), learning about new ideas

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S.

Chicago

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English

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Japanese

My learning goals

I have never learned a 2nd language. I think it is important...

My favorite topics

Graphic design and photography. I love a good movie and playing video games.

My language exchange partner is

One who is laid back and will help me learn. Someone who is willing to chat despite being a basic conversation. I have to start somewhere to learn : )

My learning goals

I have never learned a 2nd language. I think it is important not to stay in my comfort zone and try to learn.

My favorite topics

Graphic design and photography. I love a good movie and playing video games.

My language exchange partner is

One who is laid back and will help me learn. Someone who is willing to chat despite being a basic conversation. I have to start somewhere to learn : )

V.

Chicago

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Fluent

English

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Polish

My favorite topics

Viajes a lugares nueves, jugar basquetbol, conocer la gente (y...

Ideal language community partner

Quiero hablar con los perritos, pero si no está posiblemente luego quiero hablar con chicos quienes saben que está los lugares mejores en sus países

My learning goals

No hablo mucho español, pero soy bonito y me gusta cerveza quiero aprender más español para mí viajes y tener amigos en todo el mundo

My favorite topics

Viajes a lugares nueves, jugar basquetbol, conocer la gente (y perritos) del todo el mundo, ir a las festivas de música y cultura, ver artes en las calles, beber cerveza en la playa, montar mi bici, sentirme las cascadas, subir las montañas

Ideal language community partner

Quiero hablar con los perritos, pero si no está posiblemente luego quiero hablar con chicos quienes saben que está los lugares mejores en sus países

My learning goals

No hablo mucho español, pero soy bonito y me gusta cerveza quiero aprender más español para mí viajes y tener amigos en todo el mundo

E.

Chicago

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Fluent

English

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Portuguese

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone that is patient, and enjoys conversation...

My learning goals

I’d like to become more fluent in other languages.

My favorite topics

Music, culture, history, politics

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone that is patient, and enjoys conversation.

My learning goals

I’d like to become more fluent in other languages.

My favorite topics

Music, culture, history, politics

H.

Chicago

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Fluent

English

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Japanese

My learning goals

I just wanna be able to communicate casually :') 我的中文真得太丢脸了55...

My favorite topics

Video games, art, kpop, and pretty much anything else! 我也读耽美文 ,, ,

Perfect language exchange partner

Someone interesting, fun, and patient. But also harsh! Destroy my grammar pls

My learning goals

I just wanna be able to communicate casually :') 我的中文真得太丢脸了555

My favorite topics

Video games, art, kpop, and pretty much anything else! 我也读耽美文 ,, ,

Perfect language exchange partner

Someone interesting, fun, and patient. But also harsh! Destroy my grammar pls

Cities you might be interested in:

A.

Chicago

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Fluent

English

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Spanish

My favorite topics

Biking, Music, urban gardening, The Sims, Sim City, movies, Netflix,...

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone from a different country who wants to make friends.

My learning goals

I want to be able to speak Spanish with native speakers just as smoothly as I speak English. And I want to become more comfortable with my French.

My favorite topics

Biking, Music, urban gardening, The Sims, Sim City, movies, Netflix, and culture.

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone from a different country who wants to make friends.

My learning goals

I want to be able to speak Spanish with native speakers just as smoothly as I speak English. And I want to become more comfortable with my French.

C.

Chicago

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Fluent

English

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Spanish

My language exchange partner is

Friendly and down to eart...

My learning goals

I want to get proficient enough so I'm able to have at least a basic conversation in that particular language that I want to learn

My favorite topics

I enjoy listening to music, reading on occasions, sports (college wrestling) and I try to learn new things

My language exchange partner is

Friendly and down to earth

My learning goals

I want to get proficient enough so I'm able to have at least a basic conversation in that particular language that I want to learn

My favorite topics

I enjoy listening to music, reading on occasions, sports (college wrestling) and I try to learn new things

J.

Chicago

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English

Spanish

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Italian

My learning goals

I want to improve my grasp on fluency in foreign languages, specifically...

My favorite topics

Science, engineering, medicine, technology, politics, ethics, debate, languages, culture, going out, relationships

Ideal language community partner

Someone who is patient and understands that it takes time and continuous feedback to learn a language. Someone who is energetic, optimistic, and interesting. Overall, I hope we both share excitement for learning languages together!

My learning goals

I want to improve my grasp on fluency in foreign languages, specifically with using nuanced, regular language as well as a formal understanding of grammar and vocabulary. I want to speak as people do on a daily basis, as well as understand.

My favorite topics

Science, engineering, medicine, technology, politics, ethics, debate, languages, culture, going out, relationships

Ideal language community partner

B.

Chicago

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Fluent

English

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Spanish

My favorite topics

I like talking about languages, food, culture, and entertainment....

Ideal conversation exchange partner

I need someone who will talk to me for at least 30 minutes in Spanish everyday, and in return I will talk to them in English

My learning goals

I want to become conversational and fearless when speaking Spanish

My favorite topics

I like talking about languages, food, culture, and entertainment. Music is my favorite subject.

Ideal conversation exchange partner

I need someone who will talk to me for at least 30 minutes in Spanish everyday, and in return I will talk to them in English

My learning goals

I want to become conversational and fearless when speaking Spanish

D.

Chicago

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Fluent

Spanish

English

LEARNS

Chinese (Traditional)

Perfect language exchange partner

Nativo(a) de ese idioma / Native on that languag...

My learning goals

Mejorar el conocimiento del idioma y la cultura / Improve the knowledge of the language and culture

My favorite topics

Tengo muchas pasiones y hobbies pero no tengo ninguna preferencia en hablar particularmente sobre una temática / I have many passions and hobbies but I don't have any preferences regarding talking about any particular subject

Perfect language exchange partner

Nativo(a) de ese idioma / Native on that language

My learning goals

Mejorar el conocimiento del idioma y la cultura / Improve the knowledge of the language and culture

My favorite topics

E.

Chicago

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Fluent

English

Spanish

LEARNS

Basque

My learning goals

I’d love to practice my Italian and Spanish and learn a bit more...

My favorite topics

Reading, our cultures, and whatever you’re passionate about!

I want a conversation partner who is

Anyone who is kind and respectful, and who doesn’t mind that I sometimes take a long time to reply :)

My learning goals

I’d love to practice my Italian and Spanish and learn a bit more about Basque

My favorite topics

Reading, our cultures, and whatever you’re passionate about!

I want a conversation partner who is

Anyone who is kind and respectful, and who doesn’t mind that I sometimes take a long time to reply :)

Looking for a Tandem conversation partner in Chicago?

Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 735 speakers in Chicago 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 Chicago?: There are 735 members in Chicago on Tandem.

Which other locations in United States other than Chicago are available for language exchange on Tandem?: Tandem is also available in locations such as <a href=/language-exchange/united-states/los-angeles />Los Angeles, <a href=/language-exchange/united-states/long-beach />Long Beach, and <a href=/language-exchange/united-states/newark />Newark.

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 735 do it in Chicago.