Learn English in Brooklyn
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B.
Santa Clarita
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Italian
My favorite topics
I enjoy learning about different cultures, politics, new ideas...
My language exchange partner is
My perfect partner would be patient, outgoing, and enjoys debating ideas and perspectives.
My learning goals
I would like to learn enough to be comfortable speaking common phrases during my trip to Italy and France in the next couple months
M.
Salt Lake City
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Portuguese
My favorite topics
Travel, the environment, politics, films, adventuring, backpacking,...
Perfect language exchange partner
Available to practice a couple times a week. A slow and patient speaker! Someone who helps me improve my sentence structure. I'd love to learn many idioms and colloquialisms!
My learning goals
Develop a vocabulary around topics of interest. I am passionate about environmental conservation, and to be able to discuss this in a foreign language would be a dream come true! I'd love to have a deep conversation about this one day
Find more than
1,369
English speakers in Brooklyn
N.
Florissant
Fluent
English
LEARNS
French
I want a conversation partner who is
That’s hard to describe there’s so many different people in the...
My learning goals
To be able to hold a conversation easier
My favorite topics
I can usually talk about anything, but I like tv/movies, anime, food, comics, and books.
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.
A.
Alton
Fluent
Spanish
LEARNS
Japanese
My favorite topics
Anything really. Im still learning the language, Hopefully I...
I want a conversation partner who is
I don't know. A womans' perspective would be nice. I would be glad if it was male, or female either way.
My learning goals
My language goal is able to speak Japanese fluently. I would feel bad to speak in the wrong context. I'm glad as long as im not made fun of.
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A.
Jackson
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Japanese
My favorite topics
Books, literature, reading, writing, video games, art, computer...
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Patient, I'm very new to the language. Fun, willing to engage in conversation.
My learning goals
To be able to read a novel and speak in a natural way.
R.
Westmont
Fluent
Spanish
LEARNS
English
Perfect language exchange partner
Anyone that likes to travel, learn about different cultures,...
My learning goals
Learn and practice to get better day to day.
My favorite topics
I like talking about life, music, nature, politics, sports, movies, series, entrepreneurship, leadership and global conspiracy theories. lol
L.
Newark
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Korean
My learning goals
I want to become more fluent in these languages so I can travel...
My favorite topics
I like movies and I want to travel. I watch YouTube and Netflix all the time when I’m not in school. What’s your favorite things to do?
I want a conversation partner who is
Someone who is chill and funny. Don’t worry about saying the wrong thing just have have fun with me !!
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R.
Durham
Fluent
English
LEARNS
French
My learning goals
I would like to become as close to fluent as possible. In terms...
My favorite topics
I enjoy discussing history, politics, music, art, sports, food, and traveling. Generally, I am interested in seeing how other people see the world!
Ideal conversation exchange partner
I think my perfect tandem partner would be someone who is flexible but still can talk fairly regularly. My ideal partner would also give involved responses to open-ended questions.
B.
Sterling
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
I want a conversation partner who is
I want to talk to anyone who wants to help one another learn....
My learning goals
I want to be able to speak to Spanish speakers and help them feel more comfortable & welcome here in America. I work at a phone repair shop where the majority of our clientele is made up of people who only speak Spanish and I want to be able to 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.
R.
Fredericksburg
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Polish
My learning goals
Learn as much Polish and other languages as I can in a year...
My favorite topics
Food. Family. Outdoor activity. Riding motorcycles. Kayaking. Dancing.
My language exchange partner is
Patient. Wants to get better at English. Friendly. Fun. Energetic.
J.
Denver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Korean
My favorite topics
I am a chemical engineering student at the University of Colorado...
I want a conversation partner who is
People that can help me learn as much as I can about their language and culture. Like what is seen as respectful and proper in their culture. When I visit their countries I want to fit in as much as possible and I would hate to offend anyone.
My learning goals
I studied abroad in South Korea last year and fell in love with the country and South Korean people. I plan to move to Korea more permanently next year after I graduate from university so I am trying to learn as much korean as possible.
A.
Salmon Creek
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My language exchange partner is
When the conversation can flow between various subjects, without...
My learning goals
I hope to travel to central America, as well as China, this year. I'm learning the basics of these languages now, so I can be better prepared to take language courses during my travels.
My favorite topics
Travel experiences, music, physics, political opinions, different cultures & traditions, religious and philosophical ideas, technology.
A.
Shenandoah
Fluent
English
Emoji
LEARNS
French
My learning goals
To be fluent, to have fun, to meet friends and start friendship...
My favorite topics
Art, music, shows, fandoms, language, traveling, school, college
Ideal language community partner
What is your type of music? Do you like cartoons? Do you like art? What are your hobbies idek lol
S.
Los Angeles
Fluent
Chinese (Simplified)
English
LEARNS
German
My favorite topics
书籍；音乐；电影；做饭……还有很多 Books, music, movies, cooking......and more...
Ideal conversation exchange partner
能讲讲语言的历史 发展 文化……让我从多方面吧，更好地了解这门语言～ Could talk about history, development, culture......let me be better to understand the language~
My learning goals
Travel and study with my instrument.
K.
Fort Leonard Wood
Fluent
English
LEARNS
German
Perfect language exchange partner
Somebody that’s patient, because I can be a little slow at times,...
My learning goals
I want to be able to learn basic Korean words and phrases as well as the Korean alphabet. Ich möchte mein Deutsch verbessern. Ich auch will Freunden machen. :)
My favorite topics
I enjoy music, k-pop, books and reading. I like talking about philosophy and stuff. I also really like jokes and memes and insane and funny theoretical situations.
B.
Bellaire
Fluent
English
LEARNS
German
My learning goals
I just want to build some speaking confidence more than anything....
My favorite topics
I have been learning piano in addition to German and I work as a graphic designer. I love animals but especially dogs.
I want a conversation partner who is
Ideally somebody around my age but honestly I don’t really have a strong preference.
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/los-angeles />Los Angeles, <a href=/learn/english/tucson />Tucson, and <a href=/learn/english/kansas-city />Kansas City.
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.