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Somerville

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Fluent

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English

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Italian

My favorite topics

I listen to people speaking about bicycling and I want to learn...

My language exchange partner is

Someone who is patient because I am a super beginner

My learning goals

I want to know how to answer questions

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Austin

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Fluent

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Chinese (Simplified)

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English

Ideal language community partner

Honest and trustful...

My learning goals

Know more people.

My favorite topics

Life experiences

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Smyrna

Fluent

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Portuguese

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Spanish

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English

My learning goals

Aprender o inglês é um desafio que tenho enfrentado a algum tempo,...

My favorite topics

Trabalho Lazer Diversão Saúde Religião

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Que seja alegre e disposto a ensinar e aprender

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P.

Bloomington

Fluent

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English

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Japanese

My favorite topics

ビデオゲーム、音楽、漫画とアニメ、マイクとなど...

Perfect language exchange partner

おもしろい会話がほしいです。あなたと日本語をもっと習いたいです。よく話しましょうね。

My learning goals

よく理解したい。私も新しい友達を作りたい。

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1,369

English speakers in Brooklyn

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R.

Ann Arbor

Fluent

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English

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Korean

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone who is patient and interested in learning more about...

My learning goals

Mostly improve upon what little I know so far of Korean. I know very little Mandarin and am just starting to learn it, but it is another language I am interested in. I also have some basic knowledge of Spanish from school.

My favorite topics

Technology, TV, Games, Photography, Music, Culture

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M.

West University Place

Fluent

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Arabic

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English

My learning goals

Pronouncing like native and breaking down my accent...

My favorite topics

Any topics

My language exchange partner is

Native Americans.

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A.

Charleston

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English

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Japanese

My favorite topics

I enjoy talking about just about anything. I just like to have...

Ideal language community partner

I want someone who is slow and understanding whenever I don't know how to say something, because I would be the same towards them.

My learning goals

I am currently taking Japanese as an online course through my school, but I want to practice having conversations with people because I feel like that will help me retain it.

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L.

Elk Grove

Fluent

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Portuguese

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English

Ideal conversation exchange partner

A girl that has patienc...

My learning goals

Speak fluently

My favorite topics

Movies, series, soccer game, and life situation.

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P.

Centereach

Fluent

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Chinese (Simplified)

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English

My learning goals

Talk with anyone used Englis...

My favorite topics

I like shopping, buy goods , kids stuffed.

Perfect language exchange partner

Can speak Chinese and English

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K.

Severn

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Fluent

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Spanish

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English

My favorite topics

Cultura genera...

I want a conversation partner who is

una persona respetuosa

My learning goals

hablar con fluidez chino,coreano e ingles

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J.

Norman

Fluent

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English

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Latin

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Icelandic

My language exchange partner is

Someone who will practice with me. Above all I’m here to learn...

My learning goals

A2 by May, B1 by August for Icelandic. Since Spanish is easier, I want to be fluent by the end of the year.

My favorite topics

Anything really, I have vague knowledge on a variety of things. If you want me to get really passionate then let’s talk about movies!

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G.

New York

Fluent

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Chinese (Simplified)

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Chinese (Traditional)

My learning goals

Intermediate level: can talk, write, listen, no problem at all.....

My favorite topics

Business and life

Ideal language community partner

Female, age 20-60 years old, best to work in the office, the best in the industry is about international trade, or customs, accountants, teachers, and other industries...

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E.

Portland

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English

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Spanish

My favorite topics

I’m a photographer and visual artist, hoping to travel to Mexico...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone with patience, because I am very beginner with Spanish! I’ve been trying to learn for about a year, but am hoping for someone who wants to speak both Spanish and English with me so I can learn.

My learning goals

I have many plans to visit Mexico soon, and my partner’s family is Mexican. I would like to be able to converse with them and ideally become fluent someday.

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J.

Jefferson City

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English

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French

Perfect language exchange partner

Someone who will be able to help me learn French before I go...

My learning goals

To become as fluent as possible, because I’m going to be an abroad student in France from August 2019-sometime May/July 2020

My favorite topics

Food, culture, nature, cooking, hobbies, travel, space, pretty much everything

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M.

Philadelphia

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English

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French

My learning goals

I want to be fluent...

My favorite topics

Music, cats, dogs

I want a conversation partner who is

Kind, patient, lighthearted and fun

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Tacoma

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English

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French

My favorite topics

Food, politics, and dance...

My language exchange partner is

Curious and patient

My learning goals

Be able to hold a full conversation in French

Jun

Jun uses Tandem to improve his English speaking and listening skills.

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“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.”

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S.

New York

Fluent

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English

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French

Ideal language community partner

Someone who is patient since while I understand and can read...

My learning goals

Be able to feel comfortable and confident with my French speaking abilities. I would like to have a good semi-advanced conversation and improve my pronunciation

My favorite topics

Movies, what I do on the weekend, and hobbies

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L.

Huntington

Fluent

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Russian

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English

My learning goals

To be fluent in English and sound naturally for NY Stat...

My favorite topics

Traveling, business, NYC slang

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Native American English speaker from NY

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Z.

Libertyville

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Fluent

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English

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Spanish

My favorite topics

I like to talk about aviation and economic...

Perfect language exchange partner

Friendly, funny, kind

My learning goals

To improve my grammar and vocabulary

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K.

Friendswood

Fluent

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English

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Spanish

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone that wants to practice daily and will correct me when...

My learning goals

I would like to have a good handle on the language by the end of this year.

My favorite topics

School, work, life

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S.

Irvine

Fluent

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Korean

LEARNS

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English

My learning goals

To make friends, improve my skill...

My favorite topics

Life

My language exchange partner is

Joyful

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J.

Atlanta

Fluent

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English

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Spanish

My favorite topics

Sports, Outdoor Activities, Animal...

Ideal language community partner

Anyone that is nice and doesn't mind my common Spanish mistakes

My learning goals

To be able to hold a conversation in Spanish

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M.

West Chester

Fluent

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Spanish

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German

Ideal conversation exchange partner

A geek...

My learning goals

High level

My favorite topics

Gamming, physics, technology

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N.

Spring

Fluent

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English

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French

My learning goals

I would love to speak and understand languages like French and...

My favorite topics

Anime, Manga, Learning, Books, Video Games, Cultures, foods, travel, etc.

Perfect language exchange partner

One who is understanding and patient and fun to talk to of course. Humor is a must!

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A.

Florence

NEW

Fluent

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English

LEARNS

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Korean

My favorite topics

Movies, books,shows, music, sports, anything outdoorsy, photography,...

I want a conversation partner who is

Patient,understanding,and open minded person.

My learning goals

Make friends and be confident in languages

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C.

Albany

Fluent

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English

LEARNS

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Korean

My language exchange partner is

Someone who is open minded and willing to teach their cultur...

My learning goals

I’m not a professional English teacher. Personal Goal: To be more fluent in other languages

My favorite topics

I’m funny online and funny in person. Culture (I have a Caribbean culture) Dancing Swimming Singing Food.

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J.

Santa Clarita

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Fluent

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English

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Emoji

LEARNS

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Korean

My learning goals

To be able to speak the languages fluently and make global friends❤...

My favorite topics

Music, art, culture, and daily life

Ideal language community partner

Someone who I’m able to become close friends with

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E.

Mercer Island

Fluent

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Chinese (Simplified)

LEARNS

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Spanish

My favorite topics

I’m ok with any topic...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Friendly, nice, and patient.

My learning goals

Speak like a native speaker! Haha

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J.

Williamsport

Fluent

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English

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French

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Korean

Perfect language exchange partner

Starting a streak on snapchat would be a fun way to speak with...

My learning goals

Becoming intermediate in Korean and Spanish are some goals of mine. Esperanto and Toki Pona are to do on the side but not my main focus.

My favorite topics

I have a passion for Music. I have recently been studying Chemistry and Pharmacology for fun and want to study more in college. Generally I enjoy Music, Art, Movies, Fashion, and Skateboarding.

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K.

Universal City

Fluent

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Korean

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Japanese

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Chinese (Simplified)

My learning goals

to better mysel...

My favorite topics

영화, 철학, 예술, creatives, anime, games

I want a conversation partner who is

적극적, 솔직, no beating around the bush

Looking for an online language exchange partner in Brooklyn, United States?

Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 1,369 English speakers in Brooklyn 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 Brooklyn?

In Brooklyn there are 1,369 members ready to have a English language exchange.

Are there other locations in United States other than Brooklyn where I can find a English language exchange partner?

You can also find a English Tandem partner in <a href=/learn/english/north-bergen />North Bergen, <a href=/learn/english/tucson />Tucson, and <a href=/learn/english/san-diego />San Diego.

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 1,369 of them coming from Brooklyn.