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Learn Dutch in Chicago

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French

My favorite topics

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

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M.

Chicago

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Ideal language community partner

chill dutch friends sound lovley so i dont move to across the...

My learning goals

being able to carry a basic convorsation at the very least

My favorite topics

life!!! tell me about your dreams and goals and what flowers you think are the prettiest. lol (im actuallly 15 oof)

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Chicago

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My learning goals

Natural pronunciation, conversational fluency, vocabulary expansio...

My favorite topics

I like talking about food, music, art, biology, sociology, and movies.

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone who is patient lol

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G.

Chicago

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German

My favorite topics

I am passionate about languages and language learning. I also...

Perfect language exchange partner

I am mostly self taught therefore I would love to meet natives and those who have any advice or would like to practice our target languages.

My learning goals

I’m considering learning 6 languages or more.

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Chicago

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I want a conversation partner who is

Sea respetuoso y tenga conversaciones amistosas, no me gusta...

My learning goals

Quiero aprender español con fluidez, quiero aprender más.

My favorite topics

Viajes, música, fitness, lectura de libros, cultura nacional, cualquier cosa.

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J.

Chicago

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Russian

My learning goals

Meet new people and lear...

My favorite topics

Travel, books, science fiction, art, fashion

My language exchange partner is

Interesting, quick witted, sincere

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L.

Chicago

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Italian

My favorite topics

Videogiochi, traveling, and culture...

Ideal language community partner

A native Italian, who speaks English fluently

My learning goals

To better my Italian and make friends

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M.

Chicago

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Greek

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English

Ideal conversation exchange partner

I would like to meet people from different countries of the world...

My learning goals

Improve my social skills and make international friends along the way.

My favorite topics

Soccer, running, working out, chess, business, personal development

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J.

Chicago

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English

My learning goals

Develope my listening and pronunciation skills...

My favorite topics

Events, daily life, pets, hobbies, tell me whatever you want feel free

Perfect language exchange partner

Open or talkative people, shy people are welcome too, interested in other cultures.

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B.

Chicago

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Japanese

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,...

I want a conversation partner who is

Replies regularly, similar interests, helpful. We can share our favorite things, our daily life, our troubles, and talk about meaningful things.

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˂̵)

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E.

Chicago

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English

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Portuguese

My language exchange partner is

Someone that is patient, and enjoys conversation...

My learning goals

I’d like to become more fluent in other languages.

My favorite topics

Music, culture, history, politics

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J.

Chicago

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Italian

My learning goals

I want to improve my grasp on fluency in foreign languages, specifically...

My favorite topics

Science, engineering, medicine, technology, politics, ethics, debate, languages, culture, going out, relationships

Ideal language community partner

Someone who is patient and understands that it takes time and continuous feedback to learn a language. Someone who is energetic, optimistic, and interesting. Overall, I hope we both share excitement for learning languages together!

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T.

Chicago

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My favorite topics

'Soy un viajero que hace dos años pasó un año viajando por el...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone who like to send/receive audio messages!

My learning goals

I want to meet new people and be able to speak basic phrases for traveling ✈️

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J.

Chicago

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French

Perfect language exchange partner

Quelqu’un qui peut m’aider à m’améliorer mon français à l’oral....

My learning goals

Parler plus courammen le français et m’améliorer à l’oral. Atteindre le niveau C2 en français.

My favorite topics

Music composition, cats, trumpet, jazz improvisation, café et thé, voyages

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E.

Chicago

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Japanese

My learning goals

Conversation and grammar so I could travel to other countrie...

My favorite topics

Culture, history, and video games

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone who’s patient, open-minded, and is willing to listen to other people

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Chicago

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English

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My favorite topics

cultural anthropology, economics, business, health, philosophy,...

My language exchange partner is

If you have a PASSION to learn, let's talk

My learning goals

improve my speaking and listening skills in Spanish

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D.

D.

Chicago

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English

Ideal language community partner

Nativos del idioma inglé...

My learning goals

Aprender el idioma inglés

My favorite topics

Vida espiritual. Diseño de Interiores. Cocina e idiomas. Culturas.

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A.

Chicago

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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 conversation exchange 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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L.

Chicago

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English

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My favorite topics

Travel, food, sports, technology, TV/movies, really anything...

Perfect language exchange partner

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

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M.

Chicago

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I want a conversation partner who is

Me gustaría hablar con alguien hispanohablante y con alguien...

My learning goals

Quisiera mejorar mi español y tener una conversación que dure al menos diez minutos. Puedo escribir muy bien en el nivel de C1 (avanzado) pero hablo despacio. ¡Tengo ganas de aprender más!

My favorite topics

️‍ ¡Hola! Me llamo Matthew y soy de Chicago, EE. UU. Quiero hablar con hispanohablantes para mejorar mi español.

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Chicago

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Polish

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

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D.

Chicago

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My favorite topics

I really enjoy the city I live in, spending time with my friends...

Ideal language community 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

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E.

Chicago

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Basque

Ideal conversation 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!

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S.

Chicago

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Arabic

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English

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Spanish

My learning goals

Mastering the basics in at least 5 language...

My favorite topics

science, history, soccer, photography, tennis, tv, books

Perfect language exchange partner

Anyone with enthusiasm to learn a new language!

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D.

Chicago

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English

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Korean

My favorite topics

Storytelling, video games, culture, travelin...

I want a conversation partner who is

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!

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B.

Chicago

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English

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Vietnamese

My language exchange partner is

I need someone who will talk to me for at least 30 minutes in...

My learning goals

I want to become conversational and fearless when speaking Spanish

My favorite topics

I like talking about languages, food, culture, and entertainment. Music is my favorite subject.

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B.

Chicago

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English

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Spanish

My learning goals

To become fluent in other languages...

My favorite topics

Literature, movies, sports, travel, people, psychology, history, science, camping and fishing

Ideal language community partner

Someone looking to exchange language help and has some interesting things to share...Hablamos!

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A.

Chicago

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English

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Spanish

My favorite topics

Biking, Music, urban gardening, The Sims, Sim City, movies, Netflix,...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone from a different country who wants to make friends.

My learning goals

I want to be able to speak Spanish with native speakers just as smoothly as I speak English. And I want to become more comfortable with my French.

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D.

Chicago

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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

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S.

Chicago

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Japanese

My learning goals

I have never learned a 2nd language. I think it is important...

My favorite topics

Graphic design and photography. I love a good movie and playing video games.

I want a conversation partner who is

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 : )

Looking for an online language exchange partner in Chicago, United States?

Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 735 Dutch speakers in Chicago looking to learn Dutch 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 Dutch language exchange in Chicago?

In Chicago there are 735 members ready to have a Dutch language exchange.

Are there other locations in United States other than Chicago where I can find a Dutch language exchange partner?

You can also find a Dutch Tandem partner in <a href=/learn/dutch/orlando />Orlando, <a href=/learn/dutch/naperville />Naperville, and <a href=/learn/dutch/new-york />New York.

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 735 of them coming from Chicago.