
Learn English in Chicago
Learn to actually speak English by making friends with native speakers
Chicago
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I am passionate about languages and language learning. I also...
Perfect language exchange partner
I am mostly self taught therefore I would love to meet natives and those who have any advice or would like to practice our target languages.
My learning goals
I’m considering learning 6 languages or more.
Find more than
735
English speakers in Chicago
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,...
Ideal language community 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˂̵)
Ideal conversation exchange partner
If you have a PASSION to learn, let's tal...
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
My language exchange partner is
Anyone who is kind and respectful, and who doesn’t mind that...
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!
My learning goals
I want to meet new people and be able to speak basic phrases...
My favorite topics
'Soy un viajero que hace dos años pasó un año viajando por el mundo ✈️ En la primera parte del viaje, exploré Asia y luego el resto de Latinoamérica.
Ideal language community partner
Someone who like to send/receive audio messages!
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Join a global community
Learn what matters to you
Have fun, engaging conversations
My favorite topics
Literature, movies, sports, travel, people, psychology, history,...
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Someone looking to exchange language help and has some interesting things to share...Hablamos!
My learning goals
To become fluent in other languages.
Perfect language exchange partner
One who is laid back and will help me learn. Someone who is willing...
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 learning goals
Improve my language skill...
My favorite topics
Swiming, jogging, reading, working out and meeting new people. IG. @gabe.spindler
I want a conversation partner who is
People interested in improving their English and Spanish skills, I really wanna know more about their cultures and life stories, open minded, fun and kind people
My favorite topics
I enjoy listening to music, reading on occasions, sports (college...
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

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Ideal language community partner
Quiero hablar con los perritos, pero si no está posiblemente...
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
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 conversation exchange 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 favorite topics
Traveling, music (concerts, festivals), dancing, exploring new...
Perfect language exchange partner
Fun, patient, generous, kind, open-minded, dedicated, wants to help me learn
My learning goals
Improve my Spanish - in speaking, listening, writing
I want a conversation partner who is
Me gustaría hablar con alguien hispanohablante y con alguien...
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.
My learning goals
I want to be able to speak Spanish with native speakers just...
My favorite topics
Biking, Music, urban gardening, The Sims, Sim City, movies, Netflix, and culture.
My language exchange partner is
Someone from a different country who wants to make friends.
My favorite topics
I like talking about languages, food, culture, and entertainment....
Ideal language community 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 really enjoy the city I live in, spending time with my friends...
I want a conversation partner who 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
Storytelling, video games, culture, travelin...
Ideal conversation 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!
Perfect language exchange partner
The perfect tandem buddy would be willing to converse with me...
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.
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.
I want a conversation partner who is
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.
Looking for an online language exchange partner in Chicago, United States?
Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 735 English speakers in Chicago 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 Chicago?
In Chicago there are 735 members ready to have a English language exchange.
Are there other locations in United States other than Chicago where I can find a English language exchange partner?
You can also find a English Tandem partner in <a href=/learn/english/west-lafayette />West Lafayette, <a href=/learn/english/kansas-city />Kansas City, and <a href=/learn/english/madison />Madison.
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 735 of them coming from Chicago.

































