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Learn Dutch in Chicago

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My favorite topics

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

My language exchange partner is

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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M.

Chicago

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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)

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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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Chicago

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Cantonese

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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.

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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!

J.

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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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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Chicago

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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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Chicago

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My learning goals

Aprender el idioma inglé...

My favorite topics

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

Ideal language community partner

Nativos del idioma inglés

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Join a global community

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Learn what matters to you

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Have fun, engaging conversations

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Chicago

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Chinese (Traditional)

My favorite topics

Tengo muchas pasiones y hobbies pero no tengo ninguna preferencia...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

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

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V.

Chicago

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English

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Polish

Perfect language exchange partner

Quiero hablar con los perritos, pero si no está posiblemente...

My learning goals

No hablo mucho español, pero soy bonito y me gusta cerveza quiero aprender más español para mí viajes y tener amigos en todo el mundo

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

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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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S.

Chicago

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English

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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.

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Chicago

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Arabic

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English

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Spanish

Ideal language community partner

Anyone with enthusiasm to learn a new language...

My learning goals

Mastering the basics in at least 5 languages

My favorite topics

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

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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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Chicago

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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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Chicago

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Italian

I want a conversation partner who 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

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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!

My language exchange partner is

Anyone who is kind and respectful, and who doesn’t mind that I sometimes take a long time to reply :)

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M.

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️‍ ¡Hola! Me llamo Matthew y soy de Chicago, EE. UU. Quiero hablar...

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 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!

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Chicago

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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

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A.

Chicago

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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.

Perfect language exchange partner

Someone from a different country who wants to make friends.

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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...

I want a conversation partner who is

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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Chicago

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My language exchange partner is

If you have a PASSION to learn, let's tal...

My learning goals

improve my speaking and listening skills in Spanish

My favorite topics

cultural anthropology, economics, business, health, philosophy, psychology, languages, technology, art, history, science

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Chicago

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Korean

My learning goals

I really just want to learn about people's experiences in or...

My favorite topics

Storytelling, video games, culture, traveling

Ideal language community partner

Somebody willing to share their personal stories or talk about social issues with lots of sass! (Well maybe... up to you.)

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E.

Chicago

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English

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Portuguese

My favorite topics

Music, culture, history, politic...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone that is patient, and enjoys conversation.

My learning goals

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

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A.

Chicago

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Emoji

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Perfect language exchange partner

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

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H.

Chicago

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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

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/bridgeport />Bridgeport, <a href=/learn/dutch/albuquerque />Albuquerque, and <a href=/learn/dutch/cupertino />Cupertino.

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.