Learn English in Cologne
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D.
Cologne
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My favorite topics
food, fitness, films, literature, travel, new thing...
My language exchange partner is
people who want to improve their languages and know how to carry on a conversation…. Not people who want to flirt… happily married, cheers, thanks
My learning goals
To keep a natural conversation flowing. I think on this app there is a 2% rate of finding someone you’ll continue talking to
M.
Cologne
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Japanese
Ideal language community partner
Feel free to talk to me. I'll be happy to help, but in return...
My learning goals
Understand your culture more. Ultimately, I want to migrate to Japan.
My favorite topics
Writing (Book, Thoughts, Poems), Reading (Many different types), Gaming (Rhythm, mostly...)
K.
Cologne
Fluent
German
English
LEARNS
Italian
French
My favorite topics
Music, History, Food, Art, Technology, Culture, Traveling, Hiking,...
Perfect language exchange partner
Someone who is nice, spontaneous, educated and always up for a laugh. I am a passionate person (probably too passionate for a german) and I like open-minded people.
My learning goals
Improve general language skills and speaking. I have friends in Spain and Italy and travel a lot.
Find more than
1,290
English speakers in Cologne
G.
Cologne
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Italian
I want a conversation partner who is
anyone fun and kind who enjoys learning languages, also feel...
My learning goals
would love to practise my spanish and italian! x
My favorite topics
books, intersectional feminism, the great british bake off, tea, music, bad puns, carrot cake, netflix, harry styles & garlic bread
A.
Cologne
Fluent
English
LEARNS
German
My learning goals
To be able to grow confident with speaking and understanding...
My favorite topics
Art & design, music, feminism, anything !
My language exchange partner is
A patient and fun person who wouldn’t mind helping me with my German at a totally beginners level!
C.
Cologne
NEWFluent
English
LEARNS
German
My favorite topics
Movies & Series, Food, Music, Travel, Life in Germany, Education,...
Ideal language community partner
Open Minded and Easy Going. Also harsh in correcting any of my mistakes so that i can learn better
My learning goals
To be able to speak good German for life here.
M.
Cologne
Fluent
English
Croatian
LEARNS
German
Ideal conversation exchange partner
A person that is open minded, kind and friendly. Also who is...
My learning goals
I would like to learn German Language by meeting some nice German people ✌️
My favorite topics
Sports, fitness, fashion, music, very open minded and easy going
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T.
Cologne
Fluent
English
Telugu
LEARNS
German
My favorite topics
Science, TV shows, daily life...
I want a conversation partner who is
Someone who is excited learning a new language and is more or less a teenager
My learning goals
To get fluent with german!..not thinking about the rules of grammar while speaking
P.
Cologne
Fluent
English
LEARNS
German
My language exchange partner is
Would be willing over coffee/beer and has similar interests to...
My learning goals
Improve my confidence in speaking German. Also would like to start learning Spanish.
My favorite topics
Love to travel and understand cultures. Movies and sports are fun too
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Have fun, engaging conversations
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L.
Cologne
Fluent
English
German
LEARNS
French
My learning goals
I would like to reach at least B2 level in French, though of...
My favorite topics
I love music, art, literature, travel and food. As I'm studying to be a nurse, I'm also interested in medicine.
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Preferably someone around my own age and anyone racist, sexist, homophobic or extreme right-wing need not apply! I also like to be corrected whenever I make a mistake, and I find voice messages helpful to practise speaking.
D.
Cologne
NEWFluent
English
LEARNS
German
My favorite topics
I love discussing anything that someone finds interesting and...
Perfect language exchange partner
Someone that knows more of English than I know of German, but is wanting to improve their speaking/listening skills and doesn't mind helping a beginning German speaker. Anyone interested in meeting in person near Cologne, Germany in late July is especiall
My learning goals
I am a beginner with German and would like to practice as I learn more. I also would like to meet others who want improve their English and maybe exchange other knowledge along the way.
S.
Cologne
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Italian
I want a conversation partner who is
Anyone who doesn’t care about making mistakes, just wants to...
My learning goals
I’d love to work on my Italian by improving my grammar and expanding my vocabulary e.g being able to order food at a supermarket, to talk to a doctor, to talk to a government worker, etc.
My favorite topics
Life, culture, art, news (sometimes), a really good book, your latest travels and adventures, just good conversation - not one for much small talk...
J.
Cologne
Fluent
English
LEARNS
German
My favorite topics
I’m a mechanical engineer from Australia, but I am now working...
Ideal language community partner
Native German speakers who are happy to speak German with me!
My learning goals
To improve my German. Also happy to be helping someone with their English too.
S.
Cologne
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Korean
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Friendly, smart, talkative...
My learning goals
I want to be able to hold conversations about everyday topics. And make friends ofcourse :) Btw, my account got hacked and someone changed my name that I cannot change back My name is actually Slawa
My favorite topics
Travel, Cooking, Books, Movies, Shows.
D.
Cologne
Fluent
English
LEARNS
German
My language exchange partner is
Jemand der/die Englisch verbessern will, und der/die geduldig...
My learning goals
Mein Deutsch üben und dir mit Englisch helfen. Ich komme aus England und ich habe einen relativ neutralen britischen Akzent.
My favorite topics
Köln ️, Deutschland, Europa, Kunst, Musik, Politik, Liebe, Famille, Beruf. Alles!
N.
Cologne
Fluent
English
LEARNS
German
My favorite topics
Ich komme aus Kalifornien und wohne seit einem Jahr in Köln....
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Anyone who would like to practice English and speak German :)
My learning goals
Get used to speaking more German, since I‘m still aftaid to speak sometimes! Just have a good conversation
Looking for an online language exchange partner in Cologne, Germany?
Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 1,290 English speakers in Cologne 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 Cologne?
In Cologne there are 1,290 members ready to have a English language exchange.
Are there other locations in Germany other than Cologne where I can find a English language exchange partner?
You can also find a English Tandem partner in <a href=/learn/english/solingen />Solingen, <a href=/learn/english/bergisch-gladbach />Bergisch Gladbach, and <a href=/learn/english/ulm />Ulm.
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 1,290 of them coming from Cologne.