Learn English in Athens
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J.
Athens
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My favorite topics
la cultura de otros lugares, levantar pesos, sus creencias, viajar,...
My language exchange partner is
Cualquiera. Solo una conversación es necesario para conocer un amigo nuevo!
My learning goals
Pase tiempo en costa rica, y mi español ha mejorado mucho. sin embargo, me siento cómo pierdo lo que aprendí. necesito practicar con otras!
M.
Athens
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Italian
My learning goals
Vorrei migliorare piano piano. Non ho mai visto Italia in persona,...
My favorite topics
Science Fiction, Opera and Classical Music, comedy, Computers
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Qualcuno che è paziente, simpatico, e investito nella cultura. Cioè, mi piacerebbe parlare con qualcuno che può darmi consigli per migliorare italiano. Tipo articoli per leggere, serie di guardare, o video per guardare sul youtube.
J.
Athens
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My favorite topics
the environment, geography, politics, cultures, history, the...
Perfect language exchange partner
someone who is patient, would like to learn about the United States, is fairly close to my age
My learning goals
to become more fluent in Spanish
Find more than
358
English speakers in Athens
J.
Athens
Fluent
English
Spanish
LEARNS
Chinese (Simplified)
My learning goals
To improve the languages I'm learning and to be able to incorporate...
My favorite topics
Traveling✈️ , art history, ancient history, philosophy, animals, learning languages, music, RuPaul's Drag Race, cooking
My language exchange partner is
open-minded and queer️ friendly people. People who are interested in language exchanges and friendships
M.
Athens
NEWFluent
English
LEARNS
French
My favorite topics
Spirituality, the human condition, environmental issues and solutions,...
Ideal language community partner
Not sure; I've never really done anything like this.
My learning goals
To become more multilingual so as to expand my mind, be more creative & open to other culture and ways of thinking.
Speaking is the fastest way to fluency
Practice listening, improve your pronunciation, and learn to speak a foreign language with native speakers – no matter where you are.
M.
Athens
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Korean
My learning goals
I want to get to a point where I feel comfortable in my knowledge...
My favorite topics
Music, movies, outside activities (sports, hiking, etc), reading or other arts, fashion and beauty, and deeper conversations.
Perfect language exchange partner
I don’t think there is a “perfect” partner. I enjoy meeting all sorts of people and learning from them! You may not stay in contact but even small conversation open windows of learning opportunities.
P.
Athens
Fluent
English
LEARNS
French
My language exchange partner is
I’d like to meet friends to become penpals. I love writing and...
My learning goals
Connect with a penpal! Improve my French, I haven’t studied it since 2016. I want to learn basic new phrases in Russian and other languages. I would love to travel to Europe someday and make friends around the globe!
My favorite topics
Writing, drawing, music, exploring local events, psychology
S.
Athens
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Japanese
My learning goals
I wish to become fluent in Japanese and Frenc...
My favorite topics
Studying and learning about different languages and cultures, listening to music or youtube, and teaching English to foreigners.
Ideal language community partner
Individuals studying English who would like to become language partners.
Connect with learners around the world
Join a global community
Learn what matters to you
Have fun, engaging conversations
A.
Athens
NEWFluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My favorite topics
Hopes for the future, daily life activities, culture, traveling,...
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Anyone that speaks Spanish so I can improve my Spanish language skills or anyone that speaks English whom I can help improve their language skills. Preferably someone in college whom I can relate to
My learning goals
Improved conjugation skills and overall communication skills in Spanish
S.
Athens
Fluent
English
LEARNS
German
My learning goals
I want to get better at French, Korean, Greek, and German. And...
My favorite topics
I love to read and talk about books and philisophy! And also music and history :) I love to hear about what other people love!
I want a conversation partner who is
Anyone who's willing to make friends and learn together I'd love to voice chat too!
Jun uses Tandem to improve his English speaking and listening skills.
“Tandem Pro has given me lifelong friends. I met them all through the “Near me” feature, which shows people practicing languages in the city where you live. 100% recommend.”
V.
Athens
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Turkish
Ideal language community partner
Someone who is serious about learning and who is a stickler for...
My learning goals
I plan on moving to turkey or at least visiting on holiday a few times till moving would be possible so I would like to be able to hold a conversation in Turkish
My favorite topics
Sociology psychology politics philosophy film literature
D.
Athens
Fluent
English
LEARNS
German
My learning goals
Continue learning Deutsch and become proficient enough to get...
My favorite topics
Anything nerdy: games, books, shows. Mostly fantasy. I love D&D. I am also into music, specifically psychedelic rock and jam bands. But I also enjoy listening to new music.
My language exchange partner is
Easy-going. Fun to talk to and have similar interest but can also introduce me to something new and different.
L.
Athens
Fluent
English
LEARNS
German
Ideal conversation exchange partner
People who share my interests and are kind. People who do not...
My learning goals
Conversational fluency beyond formal writing for basic work/career stuff. Exploring new languages. Improving confidence in languages of which I already have working knowledge.
My favorite topics
I love learning about people’s daily lives. I also like to talk about Tolkien, Fantastic Beasts, human rights, psychology, culture, animals, conservation, nature, true crime, archaeology, TSwift, Harry Potter, word puzzles, neurodivergence, & board games.
B.
Athens
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Korean
My learning goals
I am learning French. Would like to practice speaking to be able...
My favorite topics
Traveling, eating new foods, cooking, meeting new people, visiting places and learning different cultures
Perfect language exchange partner
Someone who can talk about a variety of things and can help me learn (not only looking to learn from me).
R.
Athens
NEWFluent
English
LEARNS
Japanese
My favorite topics
Photography, Art, Dancing, Other countries, Food, Cats, Fashion,...
I want a conversation partner who is
One who helps me understand very well and wants to be friends also.
My learning goals
To become fluent in Japanese and or Korean, and be able to hold basic conversations with people
M.
Athens
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Greek
My language exchange partner is
Likes to study and talk about what they learn, athletic, intense...
My learning goals
Fluent Greek in at least general conversation, but a good handle on specific topics would be nice too
My favorite topics
Technology, sports, tennis, music, guitar, piano, music theory, world history, cooking
L.
Athens
Fluent
English
LEARNS
French
My learning goals
I want to become fluent or very close to fluent if possible...
My favorite topics
I love discussing politics, psychology, science and history. I love discussing day-to-day situations.
Ideal language community partner
A nice and patient individual with a great personality. Someone with a great sense of humor.
A.
Athens
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My learning goals
I’d like to become more fluent in Spanish and also understand...
My favorite topics
Movies, music, culture, pretty much anything
I want a conversation partner who is
I’m not really sure I guess I’ll see. I’d say someone paciente as I’m not that great. And someone who wouldn’t mind if I’m not too responsive.
Looking for an online language exchange partner in Athens, Greece?
Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 358 English speakers in Athens looking to learn English 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 English language exchange in Athens?
In Athens there are 358 members ready to have a English language exchange.
Are there other locations in Greece other than Athens where I can find a English language exchange partner?
You can also find a English Tandem partner in <a href=/learn/english/thessaloniki />Thessaloniki, <a href=/learn/english/pireas />Pireas, and <a href=/learn/english/alimos />Alimos.
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 358 of them coming from Athens.