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 Raleigh , College Park , and Ann Arbor .

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.

Learn English in Chicago

Learn to actually speak English by making friends with native speakers

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Chicago

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Portuguese

French

My favorite topics

English and live in Chicago! I love discovering music and films...

My language exchange partner is

Preferably someone with similar interests but most importantly open-minded, friendly and passionate about learning and meeting new people

My learning goals

Develop my basic language skills and hopefully meet like-minded people along the way. I want to do something small each day to keep up my languages, even if every day isn't the same

My favorite topics

English and live in Chicago! I love discovering music and films to help me with my languages. My my recent project was to listen to music by each Spanish-speaking country. So let me know if you have a favorite to share!

My language exchange partner is

Preferably someone with similar interests but most importantly open-minded, friendly and passionate about learning and meeting new people

My learning goals

Develop my basic language skills and hopefully meet like-minded people along the way. I want to do something small each day to keep up my languages, even if every day isn't the same

P.

Chicago

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Spanish

Portuguese

French

Ideal language community partner

Anyone who loves to cha...

My learning goals

I want to improve my Portuguese and Spanish

My favorite topics

Sports and Listening to music

Ideal language community partner

Anyone who loves to chat

My learning goals

I want to improve my Portuguese and Spanish

My favorite topics

Sports and Listening to music

C.

Chicago

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Spanish

My learning goals

Natural pronunciation, conversational fluency, vocabulary expansio...

My favorite topics

I like talking about food, music, art, biology, sociology, and movies.

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone who is patient lol

My learning goals

Natural pronunciation, conversational fluency, vocabulary expansion

My favorite topics

I like talking about food, music, art, biology, sociology, and movies.

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone who is patient lol

G.

Chicago

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German

My favorite topics

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.

My favorite topics

I am passionate about languages and language learning. I also love traveling and making new friends along the way. I’m a flight attendant which makes it easy for me to talk to people.

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

J.

Chicago

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Russian

I want a conversation partner who is

Interesting, quick witted, sincer...

My learning goals

Meet new people and learn

My favorite topics

Travel, books, science fiction, art, fashion

I want a conversation partner who is

Interesting, quick witted, sincere

My learning goals

Meet new people and learn

My favorite topics

Travel, books, science fiction, art, fashion

N.

Chicago

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Spanish

My learning goals

Learn French and Spanish...

My favorite topics

Language Culture Business

My language exchange partner is

Who can teach me French or Spanish

My learning goals

Learn French and Spanish

My favorite topics

Language Culture Business

My language exchange partner is

Who can teach me French or Spanish

L.

Chicago

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Italian

My favorite topics

Videogiochi, traveling, and culture...

Ideal language community partner

A native Italian, who speaks English fluently

My learning goals

To better my Italian and make friends

My favorite topics

Videogiochi, traveling, and culture.

Ideal language community partner

A native Italian, who speaks English fluently

My learning goals

To better my Italian and make friends

B.

Chicago

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Japanese

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Replies regularly, similar interests, helpful. We can share our...

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˂̵)

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, video gamesビディオゲーム

Ideal conversation exchange 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˂̵)

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, video gamesビディオゲーム

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.

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Chicago

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Spanish

My learning goals

improve my speaking and listening skills in Spanis...

My favorite topics

cultural anthropology, economics, business, health, philosophy, psychology, languages, technology, art, history, science

Perfect language exchange partner

If you have a PASSION to learn, let's talk

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

Perfect language exchange partner

If you have a PASSION to learn, let's talk

E.

Chicago

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Portuguese

My favorite topics

Music, culture, history, politic...

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone that is patient, and enjoys conversation.

My learning goals

I’d like to become more fluent in other languages.

My favorite topics

Music, culture, history, politics

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone that is patient, and enjoys conversation.

My learning goals

I’d like to become more fluent in other languages.

V.

Chicago

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Polish

My language exchange partner is

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 language exchange partner is

Quiero hablar con los perritos, pero si no está posiblemente luego quiero hablar con chicos quienes saben que está los lugares mejores en sus países

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

D.

Chicago

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Korean

My learning goals

I really just want to learn about people's experiences in or...

My favorite topics

Storytelling, video games, culture, traveling

Ideal language community 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!

My favorite topics

Storytelling, video games, culture, traveling

Ideal language community partner

Somebody willing to share their personal stories or talk about social issues with lots of sass! (Well maybe... up to you.)

Connect with learners around the world

Join a global community

Learn what matters to you

Have fun, engaging conversations

S.

Chicago

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Japanese

My favorite topics

Graphic design and photography. I love a good movie and playing...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

One who is laid back and will help me learn. Someone who is willing to chat despite being a basic conversation. I have to start somewhere to learn : )

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.

Ideal conversation exchange partner

One who is laid back and will help me learn. Someone who is willing to chat despite being a basic conversation. I have to start somewhere to learn : )

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.

C.

Chicago

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Spanish

Perfect language exchange partner

Friendly and down to eart...

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

My favorite topics

I enjoy listening to music, reading on occasions, sports (college wrestling) and I try to learn new things

Perfect language exchange partner

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

My favorite topics

I enjoy listening to music, reading on occasions, sports (college wrestling) and I try to learn new things

L.

Chicago

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My learning goals

Better understand Spanish speaker...

My favorite topics

Travel, food, sports, technology, TV/movies, really anything!

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone who is intelligent and can teach me things I don't know. Someone not afraid to correct my mistakes. Someone who will send me Spanish audio messages (that's most difficult for me)

My learning goals

Better understand Spanish speakers

My favorite topics

Travel, food, sports, technology, TV/movies, really anything!

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone who is intelligent and can teach me things I don't know. Someone not afraid to correct my mistakes. Someone who will send me Spanish audio messages (that's most difficult for me)

A.

Chicago

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Spanish

My favorite topics

Biking, Music, urban gardening, The Sims, Sim City, movies, Netflix,...

My language exchange partner is

Someone from a different country who wants to make friends.

My learning goals

I want to be able to speak Spanish with native speakers just as smoothly as I speak English. And I want to become more comfortable with my French.

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 learning goals

I want to be able to speak Spanish with native speakers just as smoothly as I speak English. And I want to become more comfortable with my French.

Grace uses Tandem to feel connected to the world.

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"I have never made so many friends so fast. It’s really fun having all these people to learn languages with."

K.

Chicago

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Japanese

Ideal language community 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.

Ideal language community partner

The perfect tandem buddy would be willing to converse with me about anything and help me learn not only the language but introduce me to the culture as well

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.

S.

Chicago

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French

My learning goals

Quiero aprovechar mi español...

My favorite topics

Me gusta hablar sobre viajes, comidas, y la vida

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Busco una persona amable, paciente que le gusta sonreír

My learning goals

Quiero aprovechar mi español

My favorite topics

Me gusta hablar sobre viajes, comidas, y la vida

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Busco una persona amable, paciente que le gusta sonreír

T.

Chicago

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Spanish

My favorite topics

Canadian in Chicago! Let's practice Soy un viajero que hace...

Perfect language exchange partner

Someone who like to send/receive audio messages!

My learning goals

I want to meet new people and be able to speak basic phrases for traveling ✈️

My favorite topics

Canadian in Chicago! Let's practice 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. Cuéntame de tus aventuras o los viajes de tus sueños!

Perfect language exchange partner

Someone who like to send/receive audio messages!

My learning goals

I want to meet new people and be able to speak basic phrases for traveling ✈️

D.

Chicago

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German

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Spanish

I want a conversation partner who is

Preferably native speakers who are meticulous at correcting the...

My learning goals

Improving Spanish speaking and listening

My favorite topics

I really enjoy the city I live in, spending time with my friends and doing physical activity. Things like urban planning, biking, transit, happiness, community and friendship are topics I can talk about a lot. I have a husband, a dog and 2 cats.

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

You may know us from…

F.

Chicago

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Spanish

My learning goals

Learn & practice Spanish Talk about a wide range of topics to...

My favorite topics

Cultura, música, viaje, naturaleza, salud, comida!

My language exchange partner is

Alguien interesado en la naturaleza, la salud mental y los viajes.

My learning goals

Learn & practice Spanish Talk about a wide range of topics to learn vocabulary and new information

My favorite topics

Cultura, música, viaje, naturaleza, salud, comida!

My language exchange partner is

Alguien interesado en la naturaleza, la salud mental y los viajes.

A.

Chicago

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Spanish

My favorite topics

My main interests are music, movies/television, politics/current...

Ideal language community partner

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.

My learning goals

I really want to improve my Spanish fluency. I feel I understand a lot, but when it comes to speaking, I have to think so much before I speak. I also want to perfect some grammar issues I have, and learn lots of slang and expressions

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.

Ideal language community partner

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.

My learning goals

E.

Chicago

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Japanese

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone who’s patient, open-minded, and is willing to listen...

My learning goals

Conversation and grammar so I could travel to other countries

My favorite topics

Culture, history, and video games

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone who’s patient, open-minded, and is willing to listen to other people

My learning goals

Conversation and grammar so I could travel to other countries

My favorite topics

Culture, history, and video games

J.

Chicago

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Italian

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

Perfect language 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 learning goals

I want to improve my grasp on fluency in foreign languages, specifically with using nuanced, regular language as well as a formal understanding of grammar and vocabulary. I want to speak as people do on a daily basis, as well as understand.

My favorite topics

Science, engineering, medicine, technology, politics, ethics, debate, languages, culture, going out, relationships

Perfect language exchange partner

Looking for Tandem partners in other languages?

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B.

Chicago

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Spanish

My favorite topics

Literature, movies, sports, travel, people, psychology, history,...

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone looking to exchange language help and has some interesting things to share...Hablamos!

My learning goals

To become fluent in other languages.

My favorite topics

Literature, movies, sports, travel, people, psychology, history, science, camping and fishing

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone looking to exchange language help and has some interesting things to share...Hablamos!

My learning goals

To become fluent in other languages.

E.

Chicago

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Basque

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 language exchange partner is

Anyone who is kind and respectful, and who doesn’t mind that I sometimes take a long time to reply :)

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!

G.

Chicago

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Spanish

My learning goals

Improve my language skill...

My favorite topics

Swiming, jogging, reading, working out and meeting new people. IG. @gabe.spindler

Ideal language community partner

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 learning goals

Improve my language skills

My favorite topics

Swiming, jogging, reading, working out and meeting new people. IG. @gabe.spindler

Ideal language community partner

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

B.

Chicago

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Chinese (Simplified)

My favorite topics

I like talking about languages, food, culture, and entertainment....

Ideal conversation exchange 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 like talking about languages, food, culture, and entertainment. Music is my favorite subject.

Ideal conversation exchange 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

A.

Chicago

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Spanish

Perfect language exchange partner

Fun, patient, generous, kind, open-minded, dedicated, wants to...

My learning goals

Improve my Spanish - in speaking, listening, writing

My favorite topics

Traveling, music (concerts, festivals), dancing, exploring new places (museums, hiking in nature, parks, restaurants, cafes, bars), learning about new ideas

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

My favorite topics

Traveling, music (concerts, festivals), dancing, exploring new places (museums, hiking in nature, parks, restaurants, cafes, bars), learning about new ideas

M.

Chicago

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My learning goals

Quisiera mejorar mi español y tener una conversación que dure...

My favorite topics

️‍ ¡Hola! Me llamo Matthew y soy de Chicago, EE. UU. Quiero hablar con hispanohablantes para mejorar mi español.

I want a conversation partner who is

Me gustaría hablar con alguien hispanohablante y con alguien que me pudiera ayudar con mi español. También me encantaría ayudarte con tu inglés.

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.

I want a conversation partner who is

Me gustaría hablar con alguien hispanohablante y con alguien que me pudiera ayudar con mi español. También me encantaría ayudarte con tu inglés.

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/raleigh />Raleigh, <a href=/learn/english/college-park />College Park, and <a href=/learn/english/ann-arbor />Ann Arbor.

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.