Learn English in Champaign
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A.
Champaign
Fluent
English
Spanish
LEARNS
Arabic
French
German
Ideal language community partner
Native speakers of Italian, Spanish, French, Arabic, or German...
My learning goals
I want to improve my conversational skills in Arabic, Spanish, and French, and improve my pronunciation. I'm also moving to Italy in October so I want to start learning Italian and German right away!
My favorite topics
Different cultures and ways of life! I love learning languages and being able to connect with new people.
Find more than
33
English speakers in Champaign
E.
Champaign
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Japanese
My learning goals
Id love to learn more about the Japanese culture! I’d love to...
My favorite topics
I love anime, music and marching band! I love playing video games as well like DanganRonpa, Persona 5 and World of Warcraft! I’m also really into Homestuck! I’m a big advocator for LGBTQ+ as well and have started transitioning to male myself!
My language exchange partner is
Someone who is nice and likes some humor! I like talking to people who are open minded and open to practice!
L.
Champaign
NEWFluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
French
My favorite topics
I like talking about philosophy, life, and anything funny...
Ideal language community partner
I’d like to talk to someone my age who can become a lifelong friend. This person could be from anywhere but I’d like someone with whom I could use both Spanish and English.
My learning goals
I used to be fluent in Spanish, but since I didn’t use the language often I lost much of my vocabulary. I’d like to build it up again and regain my fluency in Spanish.
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C.
Champaign
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Korean
My learning goals
I want to help people learn English. I’m in the extreme beginner...
My favorite topics
Art is the love of my life. My dream is to be an illustrator, but I also love drawing, painting, sculpting, and graphic design. I work as a designer, photographer, magazine editor, and barista.
Perfect language exchange partner
I think people are so interesting. I love learning new things about people and them doing the same with me. I love having a lot of friends
N.
Campbell
Fluent
English
LEARNS
French
My learning goals
I want to be able to speak fluently in French so that I can converse...
My favorite topics
Music and movies
Ideal language community partner
Someone who understands French conjugation and is well versed in French culture. I’m interested in French film and music.
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Jun uses Tandem to improve his English speaking and listening skills.
“Tandem Pro has given me lifelong friends. I met them all through the “Near me” feature, which shows people practicing languages in the city where you live. 100% recommend.”
A.
Champaign
Fluent
English
Spanish
LEARNS
Korean
Ideal language community partner
To somebody who is helpful. But also funny and able to keep conversation....
My learning goals
Improving my language learning skills. And talking to more people In the language I'm learning.
My favorite topics
I love playing my favorite sports volleyball and softball. Pero yo like to listen to K-pop and Latin music. I play 2 string instruments.
E.
Siloam Springs
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Japanese
I want a conversation partner who is
Similar interests, can explain Japanese grammar/usage, patien...
My learning goals
I want to be able to talk with my Japanese friends at college and easily communicate with others and make friends when I study abroad.
My favorite topics
Music, reading, pets
T.
Champaign
Fluent
Chinese (Simplified)
Emoji
LEARNS
English
My favorite topics
cmpus culture/swimming badminton/anything you like...
Ideal language community partner
Friendly and fun/sometimes need patience/could help me to practice oral English
My learning goals
Fluency and crystal clear in my oral English
N.
Champaign
NEWFluent
English
LEARNS
Korean
My favorite topics
I enjoy topics about food, music, and foreign cultures. I like...
I want a conversation partner who is
Someone who is patient, encouraging, and makes learning enjoyable.
My learning goals
I want to be fluent, or at least semi-fluent, in a new language.
J.
Champaign
Fluent
Spanish
LEARNS
Italian
French
English
My language exchange partner is
Someone who is funny and has out of the box conversation topics...
My learning goals
I want to have fun conversations and learn new languages.
My favorite topics
I enjoy talking about art, microscopy, movies, and interesting TV shows.
L.
Champaign
Fluent
Chinese (Simplified)
LEARNS
English
My learning goals
I am new to America to start my Graduate program. I am really...
My favorite topics
schoollife，America，design(my major)
Ideal language community partner
I like the person who have lots of topics and can start conversation. It's better he or she is good temper and patient. I will help him or her learn Chinese if he or she would like to.Actually I am not good at chatting even in Chinese, my mother language.
Looking for an online language exchange partner in Champaign, United States?
Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 33 English speakers in Champaign 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 Champaign?
In Champaign there are 33 members ready to have a English language exchange.
Are there other locations in United States other than Champaign where I can find a English language exchange partner?
You can also find a English Tandem partner in <a href=/learn/english/portland />Portland, <a href=/learn/english/milwaukee />Milwaukee, and <a href=/learn/english/columbus />Columbus.
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 33 of them coming from Champaign.