Learn English in Brooklyn
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T.
Windsor
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Japanese
Ideal language community partner
People who are passionate about learning languages and can help...
My learning goals
I want to be able to have a fluent conversation in Japanese.
My favorite topics
I like talking about movies, TV shows, anime, traveling, food, history, etc. but I could honestly talk about anything :)
E.
Auburn
Fluent
English
Vietnamese
LEARNS
Chinese (Simplified)
My favorite topics
Movies, art, photography, Instagram, books, anime, hobbies, food,...
Perfect language exchange partner
Someone who is engaging and responsive.
My learning goals
To be able to speak Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese and Korean fluently
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1,369
English speakers in Brooklyn
I.
New York
NEWFluent
English
LEARNS
French
My favorite topics
film, literature, art, philosophy, ideas, music, sports, books,...
Ideal language community partner
someone interested in teaching a beginner with a serious passion and desire to learn a new language. also someone who’s friendly
My learning goals
to be fluent or an intermediate in french
K.
Bellaire
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Japanese
Ideal conversation exchange partner
A perfect language partner would be someone that I can talk to...
My learning goals
I would like to learn enough of the language to comfortably hold a conversation with people in the language.
My favorite topics
I enjoy discussing music, food, tv shows, makeup, and fashion
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A.
Los Angeles
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My favorite topics
Current events, school, pets, food, et...
I want a conversation partner who is
Someone who's willing to correct my mistakes politely, wants to practice twice or three times a week for half an hour each session, open-minded!
My learning goals
Practice so that I can maintain the skills I've learned in school and abroad, become more confident in my speaking abilities
R.
Chesapeake
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My learning goals
This quarter of the year, I want to gain fluency in Spanish and...
My favorite topics
I want to talk about anything. I am trying to speak to one person in my target languages per day. I hope that we can be friends and talk about things that we enjoy. Movies, food, music, friends, childhood memories—anything.
Ideal language community partner
I would like to talk one hour with someone, 30 minutes in English, 30 minutes in my target language. That way we can both get the most out of the conversation and manage expectations with one another. If we become friends, even better!
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M.
Kansas City
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
Perfect language exchange partner
Someone fun, not creepy, who loves to share good stories...
My learning goals
To improve my Spanish to a point where I’m comfortable marketing myself as bilingual in my job. I especially need to work on my vocab. I think Italian is just the most beautiful language ever, so I started working on it last year on Duolingo just for fun
My favorite topics
Tell me something interesting about where you live. What do you like to do for fun? What’s a good book you’ve read recently? Tell me about your favorite trip you’ve ever taken.
E.
Hollywood
Fluent
Spanish
English
LEARNS
French
My favorite topics
Culture, traveling, spirituality, LGBT, and technology...
My language exchange partner is
A nice person who likes to talk about spirituality, life coaching, culture, travels, and:or psychology, etc.
My learning goals
Practice fluency in French and Portuguese.
Simone uses Tandem to learn English skills required for her career.
"I hadn't learnt English for 15 years and only a year ago I was A2, or rather holiday English. Now I'm preparing for the C1 exam! So if you want to brush up on a language, Tandem is the perfect app for you."
J.
Williamsport
Fluent
English
French
LEARNS
Korean
Ideal language community 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.
L.
New York
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My learning goals
I want to pick up conversational fluency in Spanis...
My favorite topics
I enjoy discussing current events, sports, and things to do in New York City!
Ideal conversation exchange partner
My tandem partner lives on the West Side of NYC (ideally close to West Harlem) and is excited to engage with someone actively seeking to pick back up a language conversationally. He or she will be patient and willing to correct me when needed.
N.
Clarksville
Fluent
English
LEARNS
French
I want a conversation partner who is
Outgoing, funny, and kin...
My learning goals
To visit countries that speak French and/or Italian one day and be able to have conversations with people there and be able to understand each other
My favorite topics
Music and instruments, books, and movies
R.
Beaverton
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Korean
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Someone who is eager to talk, has similar interests to myself,...
My learning goals
To be able to hold a fluid conversation with someone, and eventually watch films in Korean without subtitles.
My favorite topics
Art, movies, horror, videogames, fantasy, sci-fi, and much more!
W.
East Cleveland
Fluent
Chinese (Simplified)
English
LEARNS
Japanese
My learning goals
いつかに日本に旅行に行きます！Actually, I’d like this to be my third language....
My favorite topics
いろいろですね。でもやばりゲームが一番好きです。音楽？アニメ？There are certainly more, but I don’t know how to say them in Japanese. 除了游戏不会说别的了
I want a conversation partner who is
英語か中国語お勉強したいの日本人の友達、よろしく。私はアメリカに9年間住んでいました。三月中から日本語の勉強を始めました。だから、日本語が下手です。もしあなたがちょうと中国語か英語を話したら、よかたです。Sorry for the grammars and spellings guys. It’s testing my limit. 我的语法求放过
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/wylie />Wylie, <a href=/learn/english/oakland />Oakland, and <a href=/learn/english/allentown />Allentown.
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.