Learn English in Bloomington
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M.
Bloomington
Fluent
English
Latin
LEARNS
Italian
My favorite topics
News/current events, culture, languages/linguistics, classical...
My language exchange partner is
Very knowledgeable/analytical about their native language and able to explain it clearly, patient with learners of other languages, able to adapt easily to individual learning levels/styles, non-judgmental, friendly/engaging, shares similar interests, n
My learning goals
To become quicker and more natural/less hesitant at speaking and more fluent, to vastly expand my vocabulary, to speak more like a native speaker, to listen with grader comprehension (Since I may be expat-ing in the country)
A.
Bloomington
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Japanese
Ideal language community partner
Anyone that is native in the languages I'm learning! Also anyone...
My learning goals
日本人のようにペラペラになりたいです! And to pick up a couple of new languages
My favorite topics
Currently studying programming. I like gaming, culture, food, R&B music, Netflix and fashion. I'm ハーフ
J.
Bloomington
Fluent
English
German
LEARNS
Croatian
My favorite topics
Traveling, sports, science, and Western lit/philosoph...
Perfect language exchange partner
Someone laid back, patient, and passionate about life and the world
My learning goals
I'm pushing my German skills from C1 to C2 and getting my Croatian and Russian up, while meeting interesting people
Find more than
86
English speakers in Bloomington
L.
Bloomington
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Dutch
I want a conversation partner who is
Jemand, der sich einfach gerne auf neue Erfahrungen einlässt...
My learning goals
Hörverstehen üben und verbessern. Ich würde auch gern fließender und leichter reden können.
My favorite topics
Lesen, Natur, Reisen, Soziologie, Kochen, Quatschen, Politik, Strand, Auswandern, Sprachen, Filme, Theater, Videospiele, Feiern, Meditation, Laufen, Joggen
A.
Bloomington
Fluent
English
Chinese (Simplified)
LEARNS
Spanish
My learning goals
Be more proficient in French....
My favorite topics
I love diving, listening to all sorts of music and learning about different cultures. I love sports and watching soccer. I'm interested in art and film as well.
My language exchange partner is
Someone who is nice and easy going
F.
Bloomington
NEWFluent
English
LEARNS
Korean
My favorite topics
I enjoy reading/writing. I also enjoy listening and talking about...
Ideal language community partner
Someone who will help me improve my Korean speaking skills and will be excited to study together!
My learning goals
I want to be able to speak basic Korean and be able to write at least basic sentences 6 months from now. And I hope at least 2 years from now I’ll be fluent in Korean
Speaking is the fastest way to fluency
Practice listening, improve your pronunciation, and learn to speak a foreign language with native speakers – no matter where you are.
D.
Bloomington
Fluent
English
LEARNS
German
My learning goals
I am currently doing a PhD in Linguistics with a heavy focus...
My favorite topics
Games, music, politics, basically anything as long as a conversation can be held!
Perfect language exchange partner
Someone with relatively quick responses, or who wouldn’t mind sitting down for a bit and talking. Intermittent conversation throughout the day is fine too.
N.
Bloomington
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Italian
My favorite topics
Viaggi, Tecnologia, e le moto ...
I want a conversation partner who is
Voglio parlare con le persone che sono interessati a imparare una nuova lingua.
My learning goals
Vorrei essere meglio ad l’italiano e parlare più velocemente. Insegnami un po’ di slang!
M.
Bloomington
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Korean
My language exchange partner is
laid back, funny, talkative peopl...
My learning goals
keeping up with the korean and spanish that I'm learning (sometimes I might be slow to reply as I'm a full-time student with a part-time job and tandem doesn't give me notifs sometimes >.<)
My favorite topics
kpop, star wars, comics, books; pretty much anything!
B.
Bloomington
Fluent
English
LEARNS
French
My learning goals
I want to be more fluent in the French language, and converse...
My favorite topics
I like many movies, TV shows, and I enjoy listening to music. I can discuss very deep topics, or I can keep the conversation light with a lot humor.
Ideal language community partner
Someone who talks often, and wants to keep the conversation going.
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E.
Bloomington
Fluent
English
Emoji
LEARNS
German
My learning goals
Better vocabulary, better grasp on grammar, more confidence is...
My favorite topics
History, Politics, Video Games, Linguistics
I want a conversation partner who is
Native speakers and anyone who wants to learn something about English! If you only want to practice your English with me that’s fine too.
K.
Bloomington
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Arabic
My favorite topics
Arts, Science, Books, Literature, DIYs, Travel, Music, Movies,...
My language exchange partner is
Japanese who is willing to learn English at the same time. I would love to learn Japanese from someone who speaks and understand the language. I'm also interested in Arabic.
My learning goals
Be able to understand and speak the language.
Jun uses Tandem to improve his English speaking and listening skills.
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K.
Bloomington
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
Ideal language community partner
Mi compañero(a) ideal sería alguien habla español porque yo quiero...
My learning goals
Mi meta principal es aprender más palabras porque mi vocabulario no es grande. También un meta de mío es hablar más rápido con la gramática correcta.
My favorite topics
¡Me gusta hablar sobre Dios y universidad y la vida en general!
M.
Bloomington
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Korean
I want a conversation partner who is
Someone who is patient and can help me learn and improve...
My learning goals
I want to improve my Korean and Spanish. I want to be fluent in Spanish some day
My favorite topics
Movies, music (I love kpop, pop, alternative, indie, etc), food, travel, pretty much everything!
F.
Bloomington
Fluent
English
Polish
LEARNS
German
My learning goals
Meet people of any country, but particularly looking to learn...
My favorite topics
Classical music, Slavic languages and culture, any kind of fun random chat. Moving to Austria from the US soon.
My language exchange partner is
Outgoing, friendly, humorous people from all over.
D.
Bloomington
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My favorite topics
Spanish, Fashion, Music, Television/Netflix, Reading, Schoo...
Ideal language community partner
Someone who understands I am learning and not at all fluent. I’m open to trying though if you’re patient.
My learning goals
Practice & Fluency in Spanish; Meet people from other countries.
A.
Bloomington
Fluent
English
Spanish
LEARNS
Portuguese
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Someone who has a variety of interests and is great with grammar....
My learning goals
I want to be able to speak fluently with my clients well enough to be able to provide them with appropriate care. When I get licensed, I will get proper certification, but that is not an option for me right now.
My favorite topics
I'm down to talk about virtually everything, including politics, though I don't know much about sports. I am a counselor, so talking about mental health issues would really help me work better with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
A.
Bloomington
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Italian
My learning goals
I hope to meet new people and improve on learning new languages...
My favorite topics
I enjoy talking about Disney, animals, nature, traveling, exploring, music, family, dancing, musicals, psychology, and photography.
Perfect language exchange partner
The perfect person would just be someone who wants to talk and learn about each other. And help out each other when trying to learn a new language.
L.
Bloomington
Fluent
English
American Sign Language
LEARNS
Korean
My language exchange partner is
Very funny & outgoing, likes to talk a lot about a lot of different...
My learning goals
I want to feel confident in speaking korean before travel and I want to help others feel comfortable with speaking English!
My favorite topics
Dance, singing, Coffee, music, photography, traveling, university life, and plenty of other things you can think of like matcha green tea icecream, movies, and other things
M.
Bloomington
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Korean
My favorite topics
music , fashion, photography , movies , reading , travel ✈️,...
Ideal conversation exchange partner
English learner who speaks Spanish/Korean ☺️ Correct me a lot and help me speak like a native! P.S. Please don't get mad if I don't reply fast
My learning goals
Quiero mejorar mi español, 그리고 한국어를 더 배우고 싶어요!! ☺️
C.
Bloomington
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
Perfect language exchange partner
Someone who is patient and respectful but also has a sense of...
My learning goals
I would like to learn more vocabulary and phrases — just expand my overall conversational skills!
My favorite topics
I enjoy being creative, playing slow pitch softball, and spending time outdoors/exploring new places.
Looking for an online language exchange partner in Bloomington, United States?
Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 86 English speakers in Bloomington looking to learn English together. Download the Tandem app for free to start practicing languages with locals!
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you know how many Tandem members are available for English language exchange in Bloomington?
In Bloomington there are 86 members ready to have a English language exchange.
Are there other locations in United States other than Bloomington where I can find a English language exchange partner?
You can also find a English Tandem partner in <a href=/learn/english/louisville />Louisville, <a href=/learn/english/allentown />Allentown, and <a href=/learn/english/mesa />Mesa.
What is the Tandem app all about?
Tandem is a language exchange app where people teach each other their native language. Each month more than 500,000 people visit Tandem with 86 of them coming from Bloomington.