Learn English in San Francisco
Learn to actually speak English by making friends with native speakers
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K.
San Francisco
Fluent
English
Spanish
French
LEARNS
Chinese (Simplified)
Korean
Italian
My favorite topics
Anything goes, literally up to talk about anything...
My language exchange partner is
Someone who can help me improve my language skills.
My learning goals
To be better at mandarin, be able to understand my friends and just know more languages.
E.
San Francisco
Fluent
Catalan
Spanish
English
LEARNS
German
French
Italian
Ideal language community partner
Academic Professional Intelectual Lively Engaged Activ...
My learning goals
High fluency to be able to live and work in a competitive environment in the country where the language originates
My favorite topics
History Cities Urbanism & Architecture Investments Travel
S.
San Francisco
Fluent
English
Persian
German
LEARNS
Korean
Cantonese
Japanese
My learning goals
Connect and communcate better with native speaker...
My favorite topics
Music, art, traveling, working out, computer programming, technology, hiking, and so much more!
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Curious, friendly, motivated.
S.
San Francisco
Fluent
English
Malayalam
Hindi
LEARNS
Spanish
French
Arabic
My favorite topics
Culture and customs, languages, religion and technolog...
Perfect language exchange partner
Someone who shares similar interests or is curious and open minded. I travel a lot and enjoy giving and receiving travel tips.
My learning goals
Be proficient in understanding and speaking Spanish
Find more than
524
English speakers in San Francisco
V.
San Francisco
Fluent
Arabic
English
Brazilian Sign Language
LEARNS
French
Italian
American Sign Language
My favorite topics
Languages are food of the soul.I enjoy opposites, I love silence...
Ideal language community partner
I love the people who're willing to listen, learn, and share new things, such as languages, books, leadership, and a great moment in life. Also, I'm really into people that willing to learn, help, and not judge. If you are , let’s chat! .hit me up
My learning goals
We Share how to create a great culture that people feel. we learn tips in which how to memorize vocabulary and learn languages easily, and share how to be a great leader. Also, learning about their cultures. Let's talk and ask each other questions.
E.
San Francisco
Fluent
Spanish
English
French
LEARNS
Chinese (Simplified)
Chinese (Traditional)
Japanese
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Any Spanish, French, English learner and native from China, Taiwan,...
My learning goals
I wanna be a Chinese character master!
My favorite topics
Travels, sports(tennis, soccer, swimming, snowboard, triathlon), movies, books, history, food
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.
B.
San Francisco
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Cantonese
French
Chinese (Simplified)
My learning goals
I'd like to become proficient in Mandarin...
My favorite topics
Running, cycling, swimming, computer science, literature, geography, culture, geopolitics, economics. 跑步，自行车，游泳，计算机科学，文学，地理，文化。
Perfect language exchange partner
Someone who's interested in learning together.
C.
San Francisco
Fluent
English
LEARNS
French
Spanish
Italian
My favorite topics
Philosophy, culture/anthropology, language, linguistics, love,...
I want a conversation partner who is
Anyone who has an open mind and loves sharing stories; chi ha una mente aperta e piace parlare :)
My learning goals
I teach English as a second language in California and can definitely help you with your grammar! I lived in Italy for a year, but my Italian really needs some practice! I miss the bel paese and solo vorrei praticare :)
E.
San Francisco
Fluent
English
Russian
LEARNS
French
Portuguese
Yiddish
My language exchange partner is
Easy going, fun, with a good sense of humor, smart...
My learning goals
I can understand Portuguese and French much better than i can speak it. I'd like to improve my conversational ability.
My favorite topics
Food, music, culture, art, science.
Connect with learners around the world
Join a global community
Learn what matters to you
Have fun, engaging conversations
R.
San Francisco
Fluent
English
LEARNS
French
German
Spanish
My learning goals
Practicing Es & De, learning Fr/Pt. Profundizar mis habilidades...
My favorite topics
¡De todo! De idiomas, viajes, la política, diferencias de cultura y comida, la comida/la cocina, tus experiencias hasta ahora en la vida.
I want a conversation partner who is
Alguien inteligente que sea amable y respetuoso en todas las interacciones.
F.
San Francisco
Fluent
English
Emoji
LEARNS
Spanish
Tagalog, Filipino
Italian
My favorite topics
Hi! I live in San Francisco . In my free time, I like exploring...
My language exchange partner is
Mi piacerebbe iniziare uno scambio linguistico con un italiano/a che mi possa aiutare a migliorare il mio accento e ampliare il mio vocabolario .
My learning goals
I've recently taken the CELI B2 exam. If I pass , then I may take the C1 test next year. (EDIT: L'ho superato.)
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W.
San Francisco
Fluent
English
LEARNS
French
German
Swiss German
My learning goals
Language practice, exposure to new idea...
My favorite topics
Languages (German/Swiss German/French/Mandarin), economics, tech/coding/startups/CS, typography/lettering, philosophizing, art
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Fun/talkative, interest in grammar, detail orientation
O.
San Francisco
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Korean
Spanish
Turkish
My learning goals
Just to communicate bette...
My favorite topics
I’m not very fluent with any of the languages I’m trying to learn. I can say things like “how are you”, “i’m good”, “what’s your name?”, “name name is..” Spanish is my best, Then okay in korean, And I just started learning Turkish.
My language exchange partner is
Preferably Female, and at least better than I am at any of these languages
R.
San Francisco
Fluent
English
Indonesian
Javanese
LEARNS
Japanese
My learning goals
安心で日本語を話せるようになって、友達作ろう...
My favorite topics
日本と外国の文化違い。音楽、映画、アニメ、旅行、人生、文化、食事、ウイスキー、変な漢字(連濁とか)
Perfect language exchange partner
I like talking to people who are open to speaking in a casual friendly manner, which is how English can be. I’d like to meet serious learners who can in turn help me learn more Japanese
S.
San Francisco
NEWFluent
English
LEARNS
Arabic
Chinese (Simplified)
Spanish
My favorite topics
Anything and everything. But also depends on the language. Politics...
I want a conversation partner who is
Perfect tandem partner actively corrects my mistakes.
My learning goals
Maintain arabic and mandarin, learn spanish.
J.
San Francisco
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Danish
Chechen
Arabic
My language exchange partner is
I hope to speak with people with a good sense of humor who are...
My learning goals
In each language that I study, I am a slow, deliberate speaker. I am looking for someone who will help me break out of that habit so that I can interact more fluidly and in a more natural way when I speak with others.
My favorite topics
History, film, linguistics, photography, neuroscience, geopolitics/social and political theory, western classical music and jazz. (I have many interests but always enjoy learning new things in these areas and others.)
A.
San Francisco
Fluent
Cantonese
English
Chinese (Simplified)
LEARNS
Korean
My learning goals
I want to achieve basic fluency and to learn about culture...
My favorite topics
I like discussing novels, crafts, and problems in society.
Ideal language community partner
Someone who is flexible when it comes to studying and is around the same age as me would match me well.
O.
San Francisco
Fluent
Vietnamese
English
Chinese (Simplified)
LEARNS
Japanese
French
My favorite topics
Learning languages, traveling, rock climbing, aerial hoops, cooking,...
Ideal conversation exchange partner
I enjoy making new friends and talking with everyone but I highly appreciate it if you’re friendly and patient. Thanks!
My learning goals
I’m learning Mandarin, French, Japanese and Korean. And I’m happy to chat in any of those languages and of course English/ Vietnamese
J.
San Francisco
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Japanese
Thai
Shanghainese
Perfect language exchange partner
Cheerful, friendly, chit chatt...
My learning goals
Practice, and make friends.. I would like to chat about daily life, and improve fluency when I travel and be able to chat about various topics
My favorite topics
Food, travel, current events, every day life
O.
San Francisco
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Cantonese
Russian
Mongolian
My learning goals
*Become verbally conversational (improve speaking & listening)...
My favorite topics
We could talk about daily life, and anything else :) I’m an open book online, and love reading, as well as spending time with my dog, watching movies with friends, and traveling. Interested in meeting new people, & currently writing a book on languages!
I want a conversation partner who is
Kind, fun, honest, and patient!
Looking for an online language exchange partner in San Francisco, United States?
Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 524 English speakers in San Francisco 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 San Francisco?
In San Francisco there are 524 members ready to have a English language exchange.
Are there other locations in United States other than San Francisco where I can find a English language exchange partner?
You can also find a English Tandem partner in <a href=/learn/english/provo />Provo, <a href=/learn/english/providence />Providence, and <a href=/learn/english/berkeley />Berkeley.
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 524 of them coming from San Francisco.