
Learn English in Berkeley
Learn to actually speak English by making friends with native speakers
Berkeley
keyboard_arrow_downMy 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.
My learning goals
I am planning on moving to France so want to get comfortable...
My favorite topics
Food, travel, anything really just love to practice!
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Someone who wants to help me learn French and who I can help learn English.
My favorite topics
I enjoy discussing traveling, politics, history, pop culture,...
Perfect language exchange partner
Someone who is easy to talk to
My learning goals
I would like to eventually be able to form sentences without having to spend long periods of time trying to translate English to another language.
Find more than
88
English speakers in Berkeley
I want a conversation partner who is
Not sure yet! 그냥 한국인 친구 만나면 좋겠어요! 반가워...
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.
My favorite topics
I like discussing music, science, culture, and literature
My learning goals
Become fluent in Thai in one yea...
My favorite topics
Traveling food photography startup business entrepreneurship technology cooking
My language exchange partner is
Like-minded entrepreneur who loves traveling, learning and exploring the tech world.
My learning goals
I want to practice speaking, improve my grammar and understanding...
My favorite topics
philosophy, feminism, books, movies, tv shows, politics
Perfect language exchange partner
a good listener/compassionate and supportive person who also wants to learn
My favorite topics
Daily life, fashion, beauty, travel, and food! I have a beauty/lifestyle...
I want a conversation partner who is
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.
My learning goals
Just got back from 서울! I can’t wait to go back in spring. I’d like to have beginner level conversation skills by then.
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My favorite topics
Music, KDramas, Singing, Badminto...
Ideal conversation 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 learning goals
I want to improve as much as I can, and hopefully make a friend...
My favorite topics
I really like languages, and in particular I like helping people with pronunciation (I've studied Phonetics), but I also just like seeing people improve. I really like Snowboarding, Science (I used to be a tutor), and Fighting Games. I'm bilingual.
I want a conversation partner who is
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.

Kai uses Tandem to share their culture with other members.
“I love Tandem Pro. When I’m taking a trip to a new place, I always check out the “Travel” section to see if there is anyone who looks interesting there. It’s like having a local guide who teaches you a bit of their language!”
My learning goals
I hope to be able to get more in tune with the day-to-day ways...
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.
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Someone friendly and observational who needs to practice English and is fluent in Spanish.
My favorite topics
hiking, mountains, languages, animals (dogs), rainforest, climate...
Perfect language 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
Books, movies, shows, language, travel, musi...
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!
My learning goals
Practice! Also, better vocab and colloquial terms are a treat
My language exchange partner 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.
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 language community partner
Someone who likes to history geography literature and traveling
My favorite topics
History Technology and science Global Politics Anime DIY Looks...
Ideal conversation exchange partner
You!
My learning goals
Thai: I want to learn more language, learn about cultural norms, traditions, and pop culture. Hebrew: It's been a long time since I've spoken Hebrew and I am very rusty. I also want to refamiliarize myself with Israeli culture
Perfect language exchange partner
Someone who is passionate about learning and sharing language...
My learning goals
Greater speaking confidence, help with using vocabulary appropriately, improved vocabulary, cultural exchange
My favorite topics
Culture, family, hobbies, movies, TV, travel, books
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/omaha />Omaha, <a href=/learn/english/chandler />Chandler, and <a href=/learn/english/tampa />Tampa. 
- 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. 



































