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Calgary

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日本語 Flag

Japanese

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中文 (繁體) Flag

Chinese (Traditional)

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English

한국어 Flag

Korean

My favorite topics

traveling / cafe hopping / sweets / meeting foreign friends /...

My language exchange partner is

Hi I'm Tomo from Japan I was living in Vancouver and recently moved to Calgary. I’m looking for someone who can do language exchange in person. **I’m in a relationship, so I’m not looking for anything romantic**

My learning goals

I want to be fluent in many languages! I lived in South Korea and Taiwan for working holiday.

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I.

Calgary

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Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

中文 (简体) Flag

Chinese (Simplified)

Ideal language community partner

Someone who is open minded and playful, I really want to just...

My learning goals

Get better everyday and have the vocabulary to get to know people.

My favorite topics

I really like getting to know people and talking about daily life

R.

R.

Calgary

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Fluent

українська Flag

Ukrainian

Pусский Flag

Russian

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English Flag

English

My learning goals

My goal is to be fluent in English....

My favorite topics

I like sport, chess, to learn languages....

Ideal conversation exchange partner

I want to practice English with different people. Just call me I will be glad to speak with you.

E.

E.

Calgary

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Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

粵語 Flag

Cantonese

My favorite topics

Career, space exploration, language, music, games, volleyball,...

Perfect language exchange partner

Just someone to help improve my cantonese fluency! And someone who wants to improve their English as well.

My learning goals

To be fluent on cantonese, most importantly speaking, but reading and writing would be nice too.

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H.

Calgary

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Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

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Japanese

I want a conversation partner who is

正直なところ、僕はもっとうまく話せるようになる必要があるんだ。僕を直したり、もっといい言い方を教えてくれることを恐れない友達が必要なんだ!怒らせないと約束するよ~!農家の人、日本の未来に情熱を持っている人。 道で知らない人に話しかけるのは礼儀だ。 Someone...

My learning goals

1年間のワーキングホリデービザの間に、自信を持って話せるようになりたい。

My favorite topics

再生農業、歴史と多様性、革命と共同生活。wwoof, ヒッチハイク、カウチサーフィン。対立する文化間の和解。音楽。自然療法。 #Please don't take any offense of no response, occasionally I go on English calls, because I just need an outlet. Other than that I don't engage with English learners not native in

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Y.

Calgary

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Fluent

Pусский Flag

Russian

English Flag

English

LEARNS

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Spanish

My learning goals

I'd like to boost my Spanish...

My favorite topics

Multifaceted and flexible in conversations. So, any topic is fine, I can support most of them. My hobbies is mostly art: I draw, play guitar and piano. I also love gymnastics and calisthenics :)

My language exchange partner is

Decent, open-minded, curious, cheerful, positive and patient.

Y.

Y.

Calgary

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中文 (简体) Flag

Chinese (Simplified)

English Flag

English

LEARNS

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French

My favorite topics

Social events, entertainment, scientific facts, traveling, sports,...

Ideal language community partner

French/Spanish/Japanese/Korean/Tibetan speakers or anyone who just want to talk

My learning goals

Able to understand daily conversation in previous mentioned language

C.

C.

Calgary

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Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

Français Flag

French

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone motivated, who can agree to a regular schedule of conversation...

My learning goals

Speaking practice and improving listening comprehension

My favorite topics

N'importe quoi. Sports, travel, languages, politics, social issues

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A.

A.

Calgary

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Chinese (Traditional)

English Flag

English

LEARNS

Deutsch Flag

German

My learning goals

I want to learn German and English until fluently☺️...

My favorite topics

Singing, Jogging, Learning languages, Traveling, Exploring different cultures, Watching soap operas. Creating the value of exist !

Perfect language exchange partner

Native speaking in German or English !Teaching me how to get the job and visa of Europe!

R.

R.

Calgary

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Fluent

日本語 Flag

Japanese

LEARNS

Español Flag

Spanish

My favorite topics

Basically anything that spikes our interests. Culture,traveling,...

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone who is enthusiastic and has a lot of positive energy around them.A good sense of humour is super helpful too!

My learning goals

I would like to be comfortable and confident in expressing myself with minimal pauses and fillers.

T.

T.

Calgary

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Fluent

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English

中文 (简体) Flag

Chinese (Simplified)

LEARNS

Français Flag

French

Español Flag

Spanish

My language exchange partner is

⚡️any Seekers out there? // I want to improve my speaking, so...

My learning goals

Je veux améliorer mon français oral, pratiquer d’avoir des conversations en Français et rencontrer des gens de partout dans le monde. // Soy principiante en español, pero me gustaría poder hablarlo y mejorar mi fluidez cada día.

My favorite topics

✈️ I’m currently an airline pilot in Canada and I love music, travel, reading books, sciences, photography, politics, languages, faith, and meeting new people. Let’s have a chat and share about what makes life special.

F.

F.

Calgary

Fluent

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English

LEARNS

中文 (繁體) Flag

Chinese (Traditional)

My learning goals

Fluency; connection and understanding of different people and...

My favorite topics

Music, nature, food, art, yoga

Ideal language community partner

Looking for patient people with a good sense of humour to chat with.

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R.

Calgary

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Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

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Arabic

My favorite topics

Culture, food, fashion, music and entertainment...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Funny and nice. Someone that can practice with me as frequently as needed. Whoever wants to be friends :) Don’t hesitate to send a message

My learning goals

I want to improve my conversation skills, I speak slowly. Also want to be fluent. I’m trying to get the basics of Arabic.

Y.

Y.

Calgary

Fluent

中文 (简体) Flag

Chinese (Simplified)

LEARNS

English Flag

English

Perfect language exchange partner

funny,nice,humorous,wise.patient,inquisitiv...

My learning goals

speaking English fluently.

My favorite topics

culture,cooking,travel,education,kids,hiking,movie,music,dance,art,keepfit

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Q.

Calgary

Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

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Thai

My learning goals

I want to be able to have a good understanding of what is happening...

My favorite topics

Band, Kpop, Grey’s Anatomy, Drawing, Painting, Singing

I want a conversation partner who is

13-17 years old. Someone who is okay with my many mistakes and misunderstanding Someone who wants to help me

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T.

Calgary

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Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

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Japanese

My favorite topics

Music, politics, history, health, biology, movies, genetic...

My language exchange partner is

Someone who, like myself, finds it easier to learn a language by practicing with a friend

My learning goals

I want to learn multiple languages fluently. And hopefully make lifelong friends!

Grace

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."

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K.

Calgary

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Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

Nederlands Flag

Dutch

Ideal language community partner

Someone who is patient, approachable, and has a sense of humour!...

My learning goals

If I can learn more Dutch than I know now, that would be awesome:) I'm trying to connect more with my Dutch family and roots. It's really important for me to learn the language.

My favorite topics

Culture, travel, current events

S.

S.

Calgary

Fluent

中文 (简体) Flag

Chinese (Simplified)

中文 (繁體) Flag

Chinese (Traditional)

LEARNS

English Flag

English

My learning goals

Can speak English as will...

My favorite topics

Photograph. Aviation. Cook

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Can have English chat, and I can teach Chinese

O.

O.

Calgary

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Fluent

English Flag

English

中文 (简体) Flag

Chinese (Simplified)

LEARNS

Español Flag

Spanish

My favorite topics

I love to go on an adventure, planning to travel around the world...

Perfect language exchange partner

Open minded, smart, adventurous, kind and up for anything types of people

My learning goals

I want to learn many languages so I can use them when I travel to those counties

P.

P.

Calgary

Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

中文 (简体) Flag

Chinese (Simplified)

I want a conversation partner who is

Thouhtful, talkitive, and enjoys has the same interests as me...

My learning goals

I want to get better at mandarin because I live with lots of mandarin speakers and I want to someday understand them instead of hearing bdjsidhcie. I want to learn French because it seems like a romantic language that can woo girls and boys.

My favorite topics

I enjoy talking about music, games, different cultures, current events, conspiracies, and the Galaxy.

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S.

Calgary

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Fluent

Hrvatski Flag

Croatian

English Flag

English

LEARNS

Français Flag

French

My learning goals

Be able to have a chat or talk with new people i mee...

My favorite topics

Travel, experiences, different cultures, science, books, sports, animals, nature...

My language exchange partner is

Chatty, openminded, friendly

C.

C.

Calgary

Fluent

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Tagalog, Filipino

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Korean

My favorite topics

Movies, tv shows, video game...

Ideal language community partner

Friendly, loves learning languages too

My learning goals

Be able to converse in casual conversations

H.

H.

Calgary

Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

Français Flag

French

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone who's willing to talk, and to put up with my very loose...

My learning goals

To immerse myself within the language, as its a great way to learn, and grow.

My favorite topics

Most things really. I enjoy books and games, so theyre good to talk about. I also enjoy art and music (to some extent).

R.

R.

Calgary

Fluent

Português Flag

Portuguese

LEARNS

English Flag

English

My learning goals

Melhorar meu listening, me habituar aos diferentes fonemas e...

My favorite topics

Academia, lugares, viagens, comida, engenharia, esportes

Perfect language exchange partner

Pessoa nativa que troque o máximo de experiência com todas as coisas que mais gosto de falar e fazer. Que troque suas experiências e que eu possa transmitir a minha para ele(a).

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M.

Calgary

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Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

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Spanish

My favorite topics

I’d really like to make a friend on here and learn about them...

I want a conversation partner who is

Ideally, I would love someone who is always available. Or at least will get back to me within a day or two. I need someone outgoing and laid back. I would appreciate someone who really wants to learn. (NOT HERE TO DATE)

My learning goals

I would like to have a conversation in Spanish without having to look at a dictionary or translator. Lol

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E.

Calgary

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Fluent

English Flag

English

Español Flag

Spanish

LEARNS

Pусский Flag

Russian

My language exchange partner is

I love to meet all kind of people! each one has something special...

My learning goals

I hope I can have a normal conversation with a native person without getting nervous. And I hope I can be fluent one day.

My favorite topics

I love gymnastics, music (I’m in love with music) dancing, meeting new people!

R.

R.

Calgary

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Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

Español Flag

Spanish

My learning goals

Become fluent in Spanish and help others learn Englis...

My favorite topics

Sports, health, nutrition, travel

Ideal language community partner

Someone fun and outgoing with life experience

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S.

Calgary

Fluent

日本語 Flag

Japanese

LEARNS

English Flag

English

My favorite topics

Music Live concert Travel Food Movie Drinkin...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Respectful, mature, friendly

My learning goals

Make a lot of friends from all over the world and improve my English and Spanish

A.

A.

Calgary

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Fluent

English Flag

English

LEARNS

Italiano Flag

Italian

Perfect language exchange partner

With open-minded people who don't like small talks and want to...

My learning goals

I've recently started learning Italian. My level is basic but I'm determined to learn this tough language :)

My favorite topics

I enjoy every minute of my life.I'm innately and constantly curious about everything.I love travelling, reading, and short films.I'm addicted to coffee and chocolate.

M.

M.

Calgary

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Fluent

العربية Flag

Arabic

English Flag

English

LEARNS

日本語 Flag

Japanese

My learning goals

No specific goals, however, I am into other people cultures and...

My favorite topics

Fishing, climbing, cycling, running, soccer, basketball, riding horse, and watching movies

I want a conversation partner who is

Feel free to introduce the topics you like to talk about. Wanna learn most common English idioms and phrases, I am gonna be more than happy to help with them.

Looking for a Tandem conversation partner in Calgary?

Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 271 speakers in Calgary looking to learn together. Download the Tandem app for free to start practicing languages with locals!

Frequent City Questions

How many people are available for language exchange in Calgary?

There are 271 members in Calgary on Tandem.

Which other locations in Canada other than Calgary are available for language exchange on Tandem?

Tandem is also available in locations such as <a href=/language-exchange/canada/abbotsford />Abbotsford, <a href=/language-exchange/canada/burlington />Burlington, and <a href=/language-exchange/canada/saskatoon />Saskatoon.

What is Tandem and what is language exchange?

Tandem is the language learning app where millions of people teach each other. More than 500,000 people visit Tandem each month and 271 do it in Calgary.