Learn Dutch in Chicago
Learn to actually speak Dutch by making friends with native speakers
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K.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Japanese
Portuguese
Spanish
My favorite topics
I love discussion about music, food, and travel...
My language exchange partner is
The perfect tandem buddy would be willing to converse with me about anything and help me learn not only the language but introduce me to the culture as well
My learning goals
I want to be more comfortable with speaking with someone and being understood with my thoughts.
M.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Dutch
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)
C.
Chicago
Fluent
Cantonese
Chinese (Simplified)
LEARNS
Spanish
My favorite topics
Viajes, música, fitness, lectura de libros, cultura nacional,...
Perfect language exchange partner
Sea respetuoso y tenga conversaciones amistosas, no me gusta hablar con gente grosera.
My learning goals
Quiero aprender español con fluidez, quiero aprender más.
Find more than
735
Dutch speakers in Chicago
M.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
I want a conversation partner who is
Preferably someone with similar interests but most importantly...
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 favorite topics
English and live in Chicago! I love discovering music and films to help me with my languages. My my recent project was to listen to music by each Spanish-speaking country. So let me know if you have a favorite to share!
M.
Chicago
Fluent
Greek
LEARNS
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
Speaking is the fastest way to fluency
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J.
Chicago
Fluent
Spanish
LEARNS
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.
B.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
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˂̵)
J.
Chicago
Fluent
English
Spanish
LEARNS
Italian
My language exchange partner is
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
A.
Chicago
Fluent
English
Emoji
LEARNS
Spanish
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
Ideal language community partner
Fun, patient, generous, kind, open-minded, dedicated, wants to help me learn
Connect with learners around the world
Join a global community
Learn what matters to you
Have fun, engaging conversations
D.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Korean
My favorite topics
Storytelling, video games, culture, travelin...
Ideal conversation 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!
V.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
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
I want a conversation partner who 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
S.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Japanese
My favorite topics
Graphic design and photography. I love a good movie and playing...
My language exchange partner 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 : )
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.
Aria uses Tandem in preparation for her student exchange program.
"I've been using this app for years! Before Tandem, I could barely even string a sentence together in French and now I can speak it without even thinking!"
A.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
Ideal language community 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.
My favorite topics
Biking, Music, urban gardening, The Sims, Sim City, movies, Netflix, and culture.
E.
Chicago
Fluent
English
Spanish
LEARNS
Basque
My learning goals
I’d love to practice my Italian and Spanish and learn a bit more...
My favorite topics
Reading, our cultures, and whatever you’re passionate about!
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Anyone who is kind and respectful, and who doesn’t mind that I sometimes take a long time to reply :)
B.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My favorite topics
I like talking about languages, food, culture, and entertainment....
Perfect language exchange partner
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
My learning goals
I want to become conversational and fearless when speaking Spanish
M.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
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.
A.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
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.
Perfect language 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.
D.
Chicago
Fluent
Spanish
English
LEARNS
Chinese (Traditional)
My favorite topics
Tengo muchas pasiones y hobbies pero no tengo ninguna preferencia...
I want a conversation partner who is
Nativo(a) de ese idioma / Native on that language
My learning goals
Mejorar el conocimiento del idioma y la cultura / Improve the knowledge of the language and culture
D.
Chicago
Fluent
English
German
LEARNS
Spanish
My language exchange partner is
Preferably native speakers who are meticulous at correcting the...
My learning goals
Improving Spanish speaking and listening
My favorite topics
I really enjoy the city I live in, spending time with my friends and doing physical activity. Things like urban planning, biking, transit, happiness, community and friendship are topics I can talk about a lot. I have a husband, a dog and 2 cats.
L.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My learning goals
Better understand Spanish speaker...
My favorite topics
Travel, food, sports, technology, TV/movies, really anything!
Ideal language community 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)
H.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Japanese
My favorite topics
Video games, art, kpop, and pretty much anything else! 我也读耽美文...
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Someone interesting, fun, and patient. But also harsh! Destroy my grammar pls
My learning goals
I just wanna be able to communicate casually :') 我的中文真得太丢脸了555
B.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
Perfect language 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
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/knik-fairview />Knik-Fairview, <a href=/learn/dutch/dayton />Dayton, and <a href=/learn/dutch/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 735 of them coming from Chicago.