Learn English in Berkeley
Learn to actually speak English by making friends with native speakers
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A.
Berkeley
Fluent
English
Spanish
LEARNS
German
My favorite topics
Food, nature, travel, current world events, and politics. Generally,...
My language exchange partner is
Someone who is able to balance having fun and engaging conversations about interesting subjects with helping me learn the language.
My learning goals
My top priority now is to learn a little bit of conversational Italian before my trip to Rome in late July. Longer term, I am also interested in learning German as well.
I.
Berkeley
Fluent
English
LEARNS
French
Ideal language community partner
Someone who wants to help me learn French and who I can help...
My learning goals
I am planning on moving to France so want to get comfortable speaking.
My favorite topics
Food, travel, anything really just love to practice!
A.
Berkeley
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Korean
My favorite topics
I like discussing music, science, culture, and literatur...
Perfect language exchange partner
Not sure yet! 그냥 한국인 친구 만나면 좋겠어요! 반가워요
My learning goals
I want to practice my fluency with Korean. I hope I can learn to sound more natural. 더 자연스럽개 쓰고 얘기하고 싶어요.
Find more than
88
English speakers in Berkeley
K.
Berkeley
Fluent
English
Cantonese
LEARNS
Thai
I want a conversation partner who is
Like-minded entrepreneur who loves traveling, learning and exploring...
My learning goals
Become fluent in Thai in one year
My favorite topics
Traveling food photography startup business entrepreneurship technology cooking
H.
Berkeley
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
Ideal conversation exchange partner
a good listener/compassionate and supportive person who also...
My learning goals
I want to practice speaking, improve my grammar and understanding of how to formulate sentences
My favorite topics
philosophy, feminism, books, movies, tv shows, politics
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.
A.
Berkeley
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Korean
My learning goals
Just got back from 서울! I can’t wait to go back in spring. I’d...
My favorite topics
Daily life, fashion, beauty, travel, and food! I have a beauty/lifestyle blog. I’m really into small everyday happiness.
Perfect language exchange partner
Anyone who would like to practice their English and help me with my Korean. It would be awesome to meet in Korea in the Spring! ♀️ not here for dating.
B.
Berkeley
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Russian
My favorite topics
Искусство, литература, политика, математика, философия, история...
I want a conversation partner who is
Веселые люди, которые хотят учиться. I’d also like to meet people to be silly and make jokes with in Mandarin.
My learning goals
Хочу говорить свободно!
Connect with learners around the world
Join a global community
Learn what matters to you
Have fun, engaging conversations
A.
Berkeley
NEWFluent
English
LEARNS
Swedish
My favorite topics
I really like languages, and in particular I like helping people...
Ideal conversation exchange partner
I'm willing to talk with anyone! But I would much prefer to talk to someone who would be willing to talk regularly (once a month, once every 2 weeks, once a week, etc). I sometimes get really busy, so I prefer to set a block of time when we can just talk.
My learning goals
I want to improve as much as I can, and hopefully make a friend.
R.
Berkeley
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Korean
Perfect language exchange partner
Native Korean speakers who enjoy life...
My learning goals
I hope to learn conversation Korean and to make friends that living in Korea. I'll be studying at Yonsei in the fall and would love to make new connections.
My favorite topics
Music, KDramas, Singing, Badminton
T.
Berkeley
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Thai
My learning goals
Thai: I want to learn more language, learn about cultural norms,...
My favorite topics
History Technology and science Global Politics Anime DIY Looks like I’m getting famous on here for my love of Thai songs and culture. I don’t know what’s wrong with me, I just love Isaan songs ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I want a conversation partner who is
You!
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.”
A.
Berkeley
Fluent
French
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My learning goals
My goal Is to master 7 language. Actually I’m mastering 4. I...
My favorite topics
The most topic I like to discuss about it is history
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Someone who likes to history geography literature and traveling
D.
Berkeley
NEWFluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My favorite topics
Culture, family, hobbies, movies, TV, travel, book...
Perfect language exchange partner
Someone who is passionate about learning and sharing language knowledge; someone who is patient with the many mistakes I’ll be making; someone who loves to ask questions
My learning goals
Greater speaking confidence, help with using vocabulary appropriately, improved vocabulary, cultural exchange
S.
Berkeley
Fluent
English
Spanish
LEARNS
Portuguese
I want a conversation partner who is
Someone who is willing to be accomodating to varying levels in...
My learning goals
To be able to speak naturally in different languages and come across more as a "local" if possible
My favorite topics
Sports, culture, music, philosphy, or anything for that matter. Like deeper conversations that enrich my understanding for life.
J.
Berkeley
Fluent
German
English
LEARNS
Spanish
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Language lovers, adventurers, sunny smiles, nature lovers...
My learning goals
I would to improve my language skills! Feel free to correct my mistakes :)
My favorite topics
hiking, mountains, languages, animals (dogs), rainforest, climate change, pollution, books, nature
B.
Berkeley
Fluent
English
Nepali
LEARNS
French
My language exchange partner is
Someone friendly and observational who needs to practice English...
My learning goals
I hope to be able to get more in tune with the day-to-day ways that people speak in Madrid before going there for an internship this summer.
My favorite topics
I like to talk about the environment and global health, differences and similarities between different parts of the world, and learn about other people’s lives.
Y.
Berkeley
Fluent
Chinese (Simplified)
English
LEARNS
German
My favorite topics
Popular Culture, Manga, Anime, Literature, Politics, Food, anything...
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Friendly, tolerant, loves to share and interested in and curious about many things
My learning goals
Understand other cultures more
K.
Berkeley
Fluent
English
LEARNS
German
My learning goals
Practice! Also, better vocab and colloquial terms are a trea...
My favorite topics
Books, movies, shows, language, travel, music
I want a conversation partner who is
It's always fun to learn a language with a fellow linguist, but really anyone would be great!
Looking for an online language exchange partner in Berkeley, United States?
Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 88 English speakers in Berkeley 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 Berkeley?
In Berkeley there are 88 members ready to have a English language exchange.
Are there other locations in United States other than Berkeley where I can find a English language exchange partner?
You can also find a English Tandem partner in <a href=/learn/english/lexington />Lexington, <a href=/learn/english/tempe />Tempe, and <a href=/learn/english/tuscaloosa />Tuscaloosa.
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 88 of them coming from Berkeley.