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Learn English in Brooklyn

Learn to actually speak English by making friends with native speakers

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Zionsville

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English

My favorite topics

投资 电影 国际政...

My language exchange partner is

热于助人,善良,学习有热情

My learning goals

流利和他人沟通

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New York

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Japanese

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English

Ideal language community partner

I want you to tell me a lot about everyone's home country...

My learning goals

because one can't speak English want to be able to talk

My favorite topics

I want to be able to speak English. I'm a hair dresser.

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Flint

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English

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My learning goals

To become fluent by speaking everyda...

My favorite topics

Any subject is okay

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Only speaks in language that I’m learning, funny, good personality

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New York

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English

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Spanish

My favorite topics

Food , culture , art , film, music , drinks, travels et...

Perfect language exchange partner

Wide general knowledge to have intersting conversations about the world

My learning goals

To maintain my current level and improve

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1,369

English speakers in Brooklyn

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Artesia

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I want a conversation partner who is

Patienc...

My learning goals

Understanding what other people say

My favorite topics

Basketball, Snowboarding, Baseball, Surfing, Travel, Food, Movies

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Willmar

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English

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Akan

My learning goals

I don’t have any specific goals, I just learn languages for the...

My favorite topics

I’m glad to talk about anything, but my main interest is everything involving languages: language-learning, historical linguistics, conlanging, etc.

My language exchange partner is

I’ll talk to anyone who’s willing to talk to me

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J.

Sugar Land

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Portuguese

My favorite topics

I just started learning Portuguese because I am going to be an...

Ideal language community partner

I am open to anyone but maybe someone who enjoys traveling.

My learning goals

To improve my Portuguese skills

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Chesapeake

Fluent

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English

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Japanese

Ideal conversation exchange partner

someone who is nice, funny, a bit goofy, and are opened minde...

My learning goals

being fluent or have an advanced understanding in Thai and Japanese

My favorite topics

I enjoy topics such as movies, hobbies, sports (mostly tennis though lol), the arts, and fashion

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K.

New York

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English

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French

My learning goals

- conversational in 6 month...

My favorite topics

- music - worldly things - psychology

Perfect language exchange partner

- friendly - personable

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Huntington

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English

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Japanese

My favorite topics

Science related topics, I am a engineering student. Video games,...

I want a conversation partner who is

Friendly willing to talk about their hobbies and interests.

My learning goals

To gain a basic understanding of the language outside of a classroom setting. To learn more about their culture would be great too.

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New Orleans

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English

My language exchange partner is

English is her native language...

My learning goals

improving speaking English

My favorite topics

fitness, life

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Tallahassee

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English

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Spanish

My learning goals

Some basic fluenc...

My favorite topics

Riding bicycles; bicycle trails

Ideal language community partner

Friendly; helpful

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Join a global community

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Learn what matters to you

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Have fun, engaging conversations

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Crestview

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Korean

My favorite topics

Everyday life , activities , and hobbies...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

They are willing to help me better my ability to speak and learn a different language.

My learning goals

To be able to speak fluently when I travel to Korea for a summer.

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Boston

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English

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Perfect language exchange partner

I am hoping to make a new friend through language :...

My learning goals

I have studied Mandarin for years on and off (and been abroad), so I want to keep writing/speaking so that I don’t forget it

My favorite topics

Culture Politics Science

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Mableton

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English

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Spanish

My learning goals

Strength in accen...

My favorite topics

Music

I want a conversation partner who is

Interested in music, jokes, and food

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Waukee

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English

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German

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Japanese

My favorite topics

Games, school, shopping, travel, language...

My language exchange partner is

I want a partner who isn't afraid to correct me and likes to talk often

My learning goals

To get comfortable using Japanese again. It's been a while since I spoke or wrote Japanese but I'm trying to play games and watch TV to get used to it again.

Kai

Kai uses Tandem to share their culture with other members.

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“I love Tandem Pro. When I’m taking a trip to a new place, I always check out the “Travel” section to see if there is anyone who looks interesting there. It’s like having a local guide who teaches you a bit of their language!”

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San Antonio

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English

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Ideal language community partner

Someone patient as hel...

My learning goals

I want to be able to have conversational skills.

My favorite topics

Daily activities, food and random topics.

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Reston

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English

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My learning goals

To speak fluentl...

My favorite topics

The wonderful things of life. I hope to find the woman of my dreams here

Ideal conversation exchange partner

A beautiful, charming, intelligent, hardworking, kind and a lovely woman

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Moses Lake

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English

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French

My favorite topics

I enjoy talking about music, sports, movies, fashion, food, girls,...

Perfect language exchange partner

Anyone who wants to talk about anything. I'm just here to learn (:

My learning goals

I'm just trying to become more familiar with the other languages and cultures so I can better understand others

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Wichita

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English

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French

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone who is also interested in learning, culture or language...

My learning goals

I want to become more familiar with slang/colloquial phrases I wouldn’t learn in a classroom.

My favorite topics

TV classics like Friends and How I Met Your Mother, major cinemas, language learning and various sports like volleyball, tennis, and track & field!

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Austin

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My learning goals

Mejorar y hacer amigo...

My favorite topics

Gustos y cultura

My language exchange partner is

Abierto

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New York

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English

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My favorite topics

Business/ Investin...

Ideal language community partner

Anyone and everyone!

My learning goals

To learn the basics of Mandarin and be able to hold a conversation. Also to learn the tones correctly.

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Syracuse

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English

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French

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone who can listen and have a good conversation with me...

My learning goals

I would like to be able to chat with ease!

My favorite topics

Harry Potter, Twilight, books, writing, cooking, food, New York City, Canada, Mexico, Honduras, France, Korea

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New Britain

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English

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My learning goals

To improve my grammar and to better understand the Colombian...

My favorite topics

I enjoy discussing music, comedy, and food

Perfect language exchange partner

I would like to talk with someone who can help me understand how to speak Spanish more like a native Colombian speaker, specifically from Cali

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Baltimore

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English

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Emoji

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French

My favorite topics

I’m passionate about learning and doing anything and everything...

I want a conversation partner who is

kind but critical (I want to be as good as I can be)

My learning goals

Be proficient in 5 languages (not including English) by the time I’m 22.

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South Riding

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English

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Italian

My language exchange partner is

Curious, honest, and humbl...

My learning goals

To be able to listen and comprehend nearly as well as a native speaker

My favorite topics

History, drive-in theaters, gardening, hiking, music

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Sterling

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English

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My learning goals

I want to be able to speak to Spanish speakers and help them...

My favorite topics

I love writing and enjoying stories, whether they're in the form of a television show or a book. I am a computer repair tech going to NOVA for a computer science degree. Im a mental health and human rights activist.

Ideal language community partner

I want to talk to anyone who wants to help one another learn. I'm always open to making new friends and if there's something you need help with, whether its advice or assistance, just let me know!!

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Coralville

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Hmong

My favorite topics

I have next to no knowledge of the Hmong Language. I can say...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone who is patient, and willing to help me learn a new language.

My learning goals

Learn to have a simple conversation in Hmong.

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Davis

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English

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Japanese

Perfect language exchange partner

People who are friendly, helpful, and reliable...

My learning goals

Be able to speak well enough to make friends

My favorite topics

Culture, video games, movies

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Socorro

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Spanish

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English

My learning goals

Aprender ingles rapido :...

My favorite topics

Musica, viajar, gustos de comida etc.

I want a conversation partner who is

Alegre, pasciente, divertido

Looking for an online language exchange partner in Brooklyn, United States?

Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 1,369 English speakers in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn?

In Brooklyn there are 1,369 members ready to have a English language exchange.

Are there other locations in United States other than Brooklyn where I can find a English language exchange partner?

You can also find a English Tandem partner in <a href=/learn/english/virginia-beach />Virginia Beach, <a href=/learn/english/roseville />Roseville, and <a href=/learn/english/miami-beach />Miami Beach.

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 1,369 of them coming from Brooklyn.