Learn English in Durham
Learn to actually speak English by making friends with native speakers
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S.
Durham
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My favorite topics
Pets, especially dogs Education Family Nature and the outdoors Music...
My language exchange partner is
Someone friendly and relaxed who just wants to practice chatting in different languages.
My learning goals
Improve my language fluency and learn speak and write more conversationally.
A.
Durham
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
Ideal language community partner
Someone fun and who likes to laugh! I can’t talk to someone who...
My learning goals
I’m close to being fluent, but I need to be able to understand natives speaking normally. You don’t have to speak slowly with me. ✌
My favorite topics
I like to talk about everything! Life, family, books, culture, food.
G.
Durham
Fluent
English
LEARNS
French
My learning goals
Improve French listening and speaking skills. I'd like to learn...
My favorite topics
Travel, books, language, music! TV series, politics, reading, movies, food, French, English, cultural exchange, universities, humor, guitar, bands, podcasts, literature,...
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Native French speakers from France, sense of humor, likes travel, talkative, friendly, bavard. I'm interested in consistent, long-term conversations.
K.
Durham
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My favorite topics
Anything about animals, racial inequality, and traveling...and...
Perfect language exchange partner
An upbeat optimist that is comical and energetic.
My learning goals
Understand how to read and interpret Spanish and meet friends across the world!...IG: momiles_5
Find more than
110
English speakers in Durham
R.
Durham
Fluent
English
LEARNS
French
I want a conversation partner who is
I think my perfect tandem partner would be someone who is flexible...
My learning goals
I would like to become as close to fluent as possible. In terms of motivation, I love to travel and most of the places that I want to travel to speak French or Spanish. Therefore, I want to learn those languages well so I can communicate while I travel.
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!
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.
G.
Durham
Fluent
English
LEARNS
German
My favorite topics
Psychologie, Sociale Fähigkeiten, Reisen, Sprache, Geschichte,...
I want a conversation partner who is
Jemand der Englisch oder Spanisch gern sprechen würde im Austausch für Deutsch mit mir zu sprechen
My learning goals
Meine Kommunikationsfähigkeit auf Deutsch zu verbessern
Connect with learners around the world
Join a global community
Learn what matters to you
Have fun, engaging conversations
T.
Durham
NEWFluent
English
LEARNS
French
My favorite topics
New cultures, piano, anime, k-pop, ra...
Ideal conversation exchange partner
People from different countries who don’t mind exposing me to their cultures!
My learning goals
To be able to live in France without struggling to much with the language//to be able to attend a fansign in Korea
R.
Durham
Fluent
English
LEARNS
French
My favorite topics
I like to discuss music, films, tv shows, books I would love...
My language exchange partner is
I would love someone who is aged 16-20 and wants to make a new friend, so we can help each other with learning new languages ☺️
My learning goals
I would like to learn about current terms and phrases used and be more fluent!
Mateo uses Tandem to find travel buddies in Europe.
"Fantastic app full of fantastic people. I’ve made many friends and I’m even planning trips to see them. It’s turned my life around!"
A.
Durham
Fluent
English
LEARNS
French
My learning goals
Fluency in german, confident conversations in french and italia...
My favorite topics
Music/musik/musique/musica, religion/religione, philosophy/philosophie/philosophie/filosofia, politics/politik/politique/politica, art/kunst/art/arte, culture/kultur/culture/cultura
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Someone who has similar interests and is kind!
L.
Durham
NEWFluent
English
LEARNS
French
My favorite topics
Tv, music, current affairs. I apologise if I say anything that...
Perfect language exchange partner
Someone who is playful, not demanding and not judgemental.
My learning goals
Become more confident with general conversation, help others learn English.
N.
Durham
Fluent
English
LEARNS
French
My favorite topics
Almost anything, but especially popular culture (music, television...
Ideal language community partner
Someone who’s nice and has a good sense of humor.
My learning goals
I want to learn the colloquialisms of various languages, how to make jokes, and engage with native speakers about issues that affect their region.
A.
Durham
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Someone who is willing to practice the language they’re trying...
My learning goals
I want to become more comfortable with speaking Spanish. I speak pretty well, but I know that when I talk, I’m probably not saying everything perfectly. I’d also like to learn other languages.
My favorite topics
Food from all around the world Pilates Video games Music
A.
Durham
Fluent
English
LEARNS
German
Perfect language exchange partner
Easy going, friendly folks (the obvious, I know...
My learning goals
I want to become a more confident Spanish speaker, and to learn conversational German.
My favorite topics
Books... especially sci-fi and fantasy novels. History, action movies, science. Writing!
Looking for an online language exchange partner in Durham, United States?
Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 110 English speakers in Durham 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 Durham?
In Durham there are 110 members ready to have a English language exchange.
Are there other locations in United States other than Durham where I can find a English language exchange partner?
You can also find a English Tandem partner in <a href=/learn/english/memphis />Memphis, <a href=/learn/english/el-paso />El Paso, and <a href=/learn/english/fort-worth />Fort Worth.
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 110 of them coming from Durham.