How many people are available for language exchange in Durham?

There are 110 members in Durham on Tandem.

Which other locations in United States other than Durham are available for language exchange on Tandem?

Tandem is also available in locations such as Columbia , Gainesville , and Cedar Rapids .

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 110 do it in Durham.

Language exchange in Durham

Find yourself a conversation partner and put your language skills into practice

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S.

Durham

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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.

My favorite topics

Pets, especially dogs Education Family Nature and the outdoors Music and culture

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.

J.

Durham

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Fluent

Chinese (Simplified)

LEARNS

English

Ideal language community partner

Open-minded and talkive .I’m interested in religion ,culture...

My learning goals

IELTs 7.5 /Exploring the world without language barriers /Having the ability to be an English volunteer teacher and teach English in some disadvantaged countries.

My favorite topics

Practicing my English for a master study programme in Durham university .I want to find a long-term language exchange partner who want to improve his/her Chinese.I am a huge Harry Potter fana traveller and a LGBTQ supporter

Ideal language community partner

Open-minded and talkive .I’m interested in religion ,culture and music (Any Canon Grey fans there) .You can send me a voice call if you want.We can reach our learning goals together.

My learning goals

IELTs 7.5 /Exploring the world without language barriers /Having the ability to be an English volunteer teacher and teach English in some disadvantaged countries.

My favorite topics

Z.

Durham

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Fluent

Cantonese

Emoji

LEARNS

Russian

My learning goals

Oh,I like making friends and talking with people from all over...

My favorite topics

Culture,Music,psychology,photography,basketball, traveling,etc.

Ideal conversation exchange partner

kind and friendly,willing to share his or her feelings and opinions.No matter where you come from,I am really enjoying talking with u！嘿，我很肯定我们将会有一段美好的时光！

My learning goals

Oh,I like making friends and talking with people from all over the world~o(〃'▽'〃)o and improve my fluency in oral English and enlarge my daily vocabulary in English is my priority recently

My favorite topics

Culture,Music,psychology,photography,basketball, traveling,etc.

Ideal conversation exchange partner

kind and friendly,willing to share his or her feelings and opinions.No matter where you come from,I am really enjoying talking with u！嘿，我很肯定我们将会有一段美好的时光！

F.

Durham

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Fluent

Chinese (Simplified)

Cantonese

LEARNS

English

My favorite topics

Culture . People . Foods. Hobbies . Trave...

Perfect language exchange partner

Nice . Personality is well. More like ask me questions

My learning goals

I will to make some friends and language exchange

My favorite topics

Culture . People . Foods. Hobbies . Travel

Perfect language exchange partner

Nice . Personality is well. More like ask me questions

My learning goals

I will to make some friends and language exchange

Find more than

110

Tandem partners in Durham

A.

Durham

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Fluent

English

LEARNS

Japanese

Spanish

I want a conversation partner who is

Open-minded, looking to be close friends as well as language...

My learning goals

Get more comfortable with trying and making mistakes, improving my vocabulary and speaking more naturally, and improving my casual conversation and grammar.

My favorite topics

Photography, movies, music, cooking, drinking, traveling, edgy comedy, psychology, pop culture, dancing, computers and technology, style, art, architecture... absolutely anything and everything.

I want a conversation partner who is

Open-minded, looking to be close friends as well as language partners.

My learning goals

Get more comfortable with trying and making mistakes, improving my vocabulary and speaking more naturally, and improving my casual conversation and grammar.

My favorite topics

Photography, movies, music, cooking, drinking, traveling, edgy comedy, psychology, pop culture, dancing, computers and technology, style, art, architecture... absolutely anything and everything.

A.

Durham

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Fluent

English

LEARNS

Spanish

My learning goals

I’m close to being fluent, but I need to be able to understand...

My favorite topics

I like to talk about everything! Life, family, books, culture, food.

My language exchange partner is

Someone fun and who likes to laugh! I can’t talk to someone who can’t hold a conversation. And someone respectful. I didn’t come to Tandem to find a boyfriend.

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.

My language exchange partner is

Someone fun and who likes to laugh! I can’t talk to someone who can’t hold a conversation. And someone respectful. I didn’t come to Tandem to find a boyfriend.

M.

Durham

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Fluent

Chinese (Simplified)

LEARNS

English

My favorite topics

Music|Food|Movies|Yoga|Travelin...

Ideal language community partner

Open minded and friendly

My learning goals

Just wanna know more about different cultures and and hopefully make friends along the way

My favorite topics

Music|Food|Movies|Yoga|Traveling

Ideal language community partner

Open minded and friendly

My learning goals

Just wanna know more about different cultures and and hopefully make friends along the way

G.

Durham

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Fluent

English

LEARNS

French

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Native French speakers from France, sense of humor, likes travel,...

My learning goals

Improve French listening and speaking skills. I'd like to learn more about all things French.

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.

My learning goals

Improve French listening and speaking skills. I'd like to learn more about all things French.

My favorite topics

Travel, books, language, music! TV series, politics, reading, movies, food, French, English, cultural exchange, universities, humor, guitar, bands, podcasts, literature,...

Speaking is the fastest way to fluency

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G.

Durham

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Italian

LEARNS

English

My learning goals

I'm quite good in writing but I strongly need to improve my speaking...

My favorite topics

I love discussing about astronomy topics and that is because I am an astrophysicist but I also have a passion for psychology topics such as social ones because I like to read persons from their face movements

Perfect language exchange partner

I just want to improve my English speaking fluency and a person whose aim is the same would be perfect. A person that also wants to share some experience and learn something about different culture habits, is the right person!

My learning goals

I'm quite good in writing but I strongly need to improve my speaking skills! I got grammar rules but I just need to speak a lot to get more fluency!!

My favorite topics

Perfect language exchange partner

K.

Durham

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Fluent

English

LEARNS

Spanish

My favorite topics

Anything about animals, racial inequality, and traveling...and...

I want a conversation partner who is

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

My favorite topics

Anything about animals, racial inequality, and traveling...and anything deemed fun!

I want a conversation partner who is

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

A.

Durham

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Fluent

Spanish

French

LEARNS

Chinese (Simplified)

My language exchange partner is

Anyone, i would like to meet new people...

My learning goals

To at least be able to speak any language fluently, but to also help others learn how to speak English

My favorite topics

Music, food, art, and movies, video games

My language exchange partner is

Anyone, i would like to meet new people

My learning goals

To at least be able to speak any language fluently, but to also help others learn how to speak English

My favorite topics

Music, food, art, and movies, video games

N.

Durham

Fluent

English

LEARNS

French

My learning goals

I want to learn the colloquialisms of various languages, how...

My favorite topics

Almost anything, but especially popular culture (music, television and film, etc.), food, travel, and literature.

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.

My favorite topics

Almost anything, but especially popular culture (music, television and film, etc.), food, travel, and literature.

Ideal language community partner

Someone who’s nice and has a good sense of humor.

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D.

Durham

NEW

Fluent

English

LEARNS

Spanish

My favorite topics

1) Comida 2) Experiencia de vida 3) filosofí...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

apasionado, de mente abierta y paciente haha

My learning goals

Become more comfortable in conversation and expand my vocabulary

My favorite topics

1) Comida 2) Experiencia de vida 3) filosofía

Ideal conversation exchange partner

apasionado, de mente abierta y paciente haha

My learning goals

Become more comfortable in conversation and expand my vocabulary

A.

Durham

Fluent

English

Turkish

LEARNS

Russian

Perfect language exchange partner

Native Russian who can speak Englis...

My learning goals

I aim to practice Russian to improve it.

My favorite topics

Cinema, travelling, music and literature

Perfect language exchange partner

Native Russian who can speak English

My learning goals

I aim to practice Russian to improve it.

My favorite topics

Cinema, travelling, music and literature

A.

Durham

Fluent

English

LEARNS

German

My learning goals

Expand vocabulary, learn more phrases and idiom...

My favorite topics

Ordinary, day-to-day life, life with young children, theology, philosophy, literature, New Zealand, sports

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone who could help me become a little better at German!

My learning goals

Expand vocabulary, learn more phrases and idioms

My favorite topics

Ordinary, day-to-day life, life with young children, theology, philosophy, literature, New Zealand, sports

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone who could help me become a little better at German!

C.

Durham

Fluent

Arabic

LEARNS

English

My favorite topics

Travel,series, movies, food, cooking, business...

My language exchange partner is

Friendly, familiar, funny,smart,

My learning goals

Speaking and writting skills

My favorite topics

Travel,series, movies, food, cooking, business,

My language exchange partner is

Friendly, familiar, funny,smart,

My learning goals

Speaking and writting skills

Simone uses Tandem to learn English skills required for her career.

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"I hadn't learnt English for 15 years and only a year ago I was A2, or rather holiday English. Now I'm preparing for the C1 exam! So if you want to brush up on a language, Tandem is the perfect app for you."

T.

Durham

Fluent

English

LEARNS

French

Ideal language community partner

People from different countries who don’t mind exposing me to...

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

My favorite topics

New cultures, piano, anime, k-pop, rap

Ideal language community 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

My favorite topics

New cultures, piano, anime, k-pop, rap

A.

Durham

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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!

My learning goals

Fluency in german, confident conversations in french and italian

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!

K.

Durham

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Fluent

Spanish

English

LEARNS

Italian

My favorite topics

I love to talk about other cultures, Movies , Sports ...

Perfect language exchange partner

Everyone who want to learn my native language

My learning goals

Learn how to have a conversation in Italian , French & German :)

My favorite topics

I love to talk about other cultures, Movies , Sports .

Perfect language exchange partner

Everyone who want to learn my native language

My learning goals

Learn how to have a conversation in Italian , French & German :)

G.

Durham

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Fluent

English

LEARNS

German

I want a conversation partner who is

Jemand der Englisch oder Spanisch gern sprechen würde im Austausch...

My learning goals

Meine Kommunikationsfähigkeit auf Deutsch zu verbessern

My favorite topics

Psychologie, Sociale Fähigkeiten, Reisen, Sprache, Geschichte, Religion.

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

My favorite topics

Psychologie, Sociale Fähigkeiten, Reisen, Sprache, Geschichte, Religion.

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A.

Durham

Fluent

English

LEARNS

Spanish

My learning goals

I want to become more comfortable with speaking Spanish. I speak...

My favorite topics

Food from all around the world Pilates Video games Music

My language exchange partner is

Someone who is willing to practice the language they’re trying to learn without being scared to make mistakes. We all make mistakes. That’s why we’re here...to get better!

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

My language exchange partner is

Someone who is willing to practice the language they’re trying to learn without being scared to make mistakes. We all make mistakes. That’s why we’re here...to get better!

S.

Durham

Fluent

English

LEARNS

Korean

My favorite topics

dance//travel//learning new languages// swimmin...

Ideal language community partner

Funny, kind, understanding

My learning goals

Teach me about your culture and I’ll teach you about mines.. in korean ofc^^

My favorite topics

dance//travel//learning new languages// swimming

Ideal language community partner

Funny, kind, understanding

My learning goals

Teach me about your culture and I’ll teach you about mines.. in korean ofc^^

R.

Durham

Fluent

English

LEARNS

French

Ideal conversation exchange partner

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!

Ideal conversation exchange partner

I think my perfect tandem partner would be someone who is flexible but still can talk fairly regularly. My ideal partner would also give involved responses to open-ended questions.

My learning goals

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!

A.

Durham

Fluent

English

LEARNS

Japanese

My learning goals

I want to be able to speak Japanese someone fluently...

My favorite topics

Anime, manga, or anything related to Japanese culture.

Perfect language exchange partner

Someone who's laid back, willing to work with me, and has a good humor.

My learning goals

I want to be able to speak Japanese someone fluently.

My favorite topics

Anime, manga, or anything related to Japanese culture.

Perfect language exchange partner

Someone who's laid back, willing to work with me, and has a good humor.

Cities you might be interested in:

A.

Durham

NEW

Fluent

English

LEARNS

Spanish

My favorite topics

Food/drink, traveling, music, nature, sport...

I want a conversation partner who is

Likes to have fun while learning - I love to laugh

My learning goals

To be able to actually use other languages, even if very simply at first

My favorite topics

Food/drink, traveling, music, nature, sports

I want a conversation partner who is

Likes to have fun while learning - I love to laugh

My learning goals

To be able to actually use other languages, even if very simply at first

J.

Durham

Fluent

English

LEARNS

German

My language exchange partner is

Calmly engaged, steadfas...

My learning goals

Fluency in German, French, Spanish

My favorite topics

The arts, music especially World events

My language exchange partner is

Calmly engaged, steadfast

My learning goals

Fluency in German, French, Spanish

My favorite topics

The arts, music especially World events

E.

Durham

Fluent

English

LEARNS

German

My learning goals

Just learning to conversat...

My favorite topics

Basketball, music, religion

Ideal language community partner

Respectable, understanding, and patient people

My learning goals

Just learning to conversate

My favorite topics

Basketball, music, religion

Ideal language community partner

Respectable, understanding, and patient people

J.

Durham

Fluent

Chinese (Simplified)

LEARNS

French

My favorite topics

marketing，animals，study abroad，travelling，cookin...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

i hope you are a native english/french speaker and you would like to improve your chinese skills and learn more about chinese cultures. hope you are patient and friendly：）

My learning goals

improve language skills by talking with native speaker

My favorite topics

marketing，animals，study abroad，travelling，cooking

Ideal conversation exchange partner

i hope you are a native english/french speaker and you would like to improve your chinese skills and learn more about chinese cultures. hope you are patient and friendly：）

My learning goals

improve language skills by talking with native speaker

E.

Durham

Fluent

Chinese (Simplified)

LEARNS

English

Perfect language exchange partner

Tell me British culture in terms of formal and informal communication...

My learning goals

Improve communication ability with local people, get a better understanding of British culture and custom, find someone with the similar research area / interests as mine

My favorite topics

Education, Sociology, Psychology, Language, Linguistic, Culture, Custom, Life in UK

Perfect language exchange partner

Tell me British culture in terms of formal and informal communication as a local person, feel free to correct me when I make some language mistakes, have interests or a little understanding of China

My learning goals

Improve communication ability with local people, get a better understanding of British culture and custom, find someone with the similar research area / interests as mine

My favorite topics

Education, Sociology, Psychology, Language, Linguistic, Culture, Custom, Life in UK

R.

Durham

Fluent

English

LEARNS

French

My learning goals

I would like to learn about current terms and phrases used and...

My favorite topics

I like to discuss music, films, tv shows, books I would love to learn about other cultures also and other people’s daily life ☺️

I want a conversation partner who 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!

My favorite topics

I like to discuss music, films, tv shows, books I would love to learn about other cultures also and other people’s daily life ☺️

I want a conversation partner who 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 ☺️

Looking for a Tandem conversation partner in Durham?

Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 110 speakers in Durham 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 Durham?: There are 110 members in Durham on Tandem.

Which other locations in United States other than Durham are available for language exchange on Tandem?: Tandem is also available in locations such as <a href=/language-exchange/united-states/columbia />Columbia, <a href=/language-exchange/united-states/gainesville />Gainesville, and <a href=/language-exchange/united-states/cedar-rapids />Cedar Rapids.

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 110 do it in Durham.