
Language exchange in Chicago
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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 learning goals
Quiero aprender español con fluidez, quiero aprender más...
My favorite topics
Viajes, música, fitness, lectura de libros, cultura nacional, cualquier cosa.
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Sea respetuoso y tenga conversaciones amistosas, no me gusta hablar con gente grosera.
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Tandem partners in Chicago
My learning goals
Improve my social skills and make international friends along...
My favorite topics
Soccer, running, working out, chess, business, personal development
My language exchange partner is
I would like to meet people from different countries of the world.
My favorite topics
Events, daily life, pets, hobbies, tell me whatever you want...
Ideal language community partner
Open or talkative people, shy people are welcome too, interested in other cultures.
My learning goals
Develope my listening and pronunciation skills.
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
My language exchange partner is
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
My learning goals
I really want to improve my Spanish fluency. I feel I understand...
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.
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My favorite topics
I really enjoy the city I live in, spending time with my friends...
Ideal conversation exchange partner
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
Perfect language exchange partner
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 learning goals
I just wanna be able to communicate casually :') 我的中文真得太丢脸了55...
My favorite topics
Video games, art, kpop, and pretty much anything else! 我也读耽美文 ,, ,
I want a conversation partner who is
Someone interesting, fun, and patient. But also harsh! Destroy my grammar pls

Grace uses Tandem to feel connected to the world.
"I have never made so many friends so fast. It’s really fun having all these people to learn languages with."
Ideal language community partner
Someone who is patient and understands that it takes time and...
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
My learning goals
I want to be able to speak Spanish with native speakers just...
My favorite topics
Biking, Music, urban gardening, The Sims, Sim City, movies, Netflix, and culture.
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Someone from a different country who wants to make friends.
My favorite topics
Storytelling, video games, culture, travelin...
Perfect language exchange 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!
I want a conversation partner who is
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.
My learning goals
No hablo mucho español, pero soy bonito y me gusta cerveza quiero...
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 favorite topics
Graphic design and photography. I love a good movie and playing...
Ideal language community 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.
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Someone looking to exchange language help and has some interesting...
My learning goals
To become fluent in other languages.
My favorite topics
Literature, movies, sports, travel, people, psychology, history, science, camping and fishing
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 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.
Ideal language community partner
Me gustaría hablar con alguien hispanohablante y con alguien que me pudiera ayudar con mi español. También me encantaría ayudarte con tu inglés.
My favorite topics
I enjoy listening to music, reading on occasions, sports (college...
Ideal conversation 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
Perfect language exchange partner
Nativo(a) de ese idioma / Native on that languag...
My learning goals
Mejorar el conocimiento del idioma y la cultura / Improve the knowledge of the language and culture
My favorite topics
Tengo muchas pasiones y hobbies pero no tengo ninguna preferencia en hablar particularmente sobre una temática / I have many passions and hobbies but I don't have any preferences regarding talking about any particular subject
My learning goals
I want to become conversational and fearless when speaking Spanis...
My favorite topics
I like talking about languages, food, culture, and entertainment. Music is my favorite subject.
I want a conversation partner who is
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
Looking for a Tandem conversation partner in Chicago?
Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 735 speakers in Chicago 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 Chicago?
There are 735 members in Chicago on Tandem.
Which other locations in United States other than Chicago are available for language exchange on Tandem?
Tandem is also available in locations such as <a href=/language-exchange/united-states/bakersfield />Bakersfield, <a href=/language-exchange/united-states/sidney />Sidney, and <a href=/language-exchange/united-states/brooklyn />Brooklyn.
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 735 do it in Chicago.