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Learn English in Brooklyn

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Tempe

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Fluent

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English

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German

My favorite topics

The news, science, coffee, books, and just day-to-day life...

My language exchange partner is

Can help me perfect my grammar, able to have weekly conversations so I can practice!

My learning goals

Perfect grammar, learn how to discuss the news better, learn some new vocabulary.

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E.

Frederickson

Fluent

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English

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Cantonese

Ideal language community partner

Someone who is patient and easy to talk to without it being too...

My learning goals

To be able to introduce myself and know some small talk

My favorite topics

Food and music mostly

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D.

Crestview

Fluent

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English

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Korean

My learning goals

To be able to speak fluently when I travel to Korea for a summer...

My favorite topics

Everyday life , activities , and hobbies!

Ideal conversation exchange partner

They are willing to help me better my ability to speak and learn a different language.

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C.

Culver City

Fluent

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Chinese (Traditional)

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English

My favorite topics

Meditation&mindfulness, Design, Readin...

Perfect language exchange partner

Who like to share their life, dream and passion :) Share a book you just read with me!

My learning goals

Express thoughts accurate and speak fluently

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1,369

English speakers in Brooklyn

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Vancouver

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English

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Spanish

I want a conversation partner who is

I'm happy to talk to all sorts of people. I am a transgender...

My learning goals

I'm primarily interested in improving my Spanish

My favorite topics

History, philosophy, poetry, anthropology, vegetarian cooking, healthcare, human rights, medical/technical vocabulary, LGBTQ topics️‍, dogs, video games, psychology (also I can't shut up about my boyfriend)

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D.

Balch Springs

Fluent

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Spanish Sign Language

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English

My learning goals

Cumplir mis sueño...

My favorite topics

Estudio,trabajo,la vida

My language exchange partner is

Amigable y comprensivo

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C.

Saint Joseph

NEW

Fluent

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English

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Spanish

My favorite topics

Me gusta hablar de música y la cultura de tu país...

Ideal language community partner

Quiero conocer alguien agradable y curioso :)

My learning goals

Espero aprender lo suficiente para ayudar a los pacientes en mi trabajo dental.

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L.

Kenner

Fluent

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English

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American Sign Language

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Italian

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone who is a”foodie “ and likes discussing Italian food,...

My learning goals

I want to become fluent and take some sabbaticals in Italy for a semester or longer. Fluency will also help me negotiate a month in Italy every year with my students.

My favorite topics

Health & fitness, nutrition, art & Health issues, travel, Italy, food-wine, environmental & climate needs in politics, mindfulness & meditation, mental health/psychology, American football, tennis, athletics & other sports (internat. soccer-“calcio”),

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D.

Key West

Fluent

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English

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Spanish

My learning goals

I want to sound like a nativ...

My favorite topics

Life stories and adventures ; follow instagram; @islandnomadhawaii

Perfect language exchange partner

Someone who does most of the talking , just joking

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K.

Grand Rapids

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Fluent

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English

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German

My favorite topics

Reading, games (board games and video games), animals, traveling,...

I want a conversation partner who is

I’m looking for someone to chat with a little bit each day over a variety of topics! Easy going, up beat, friendly, and positive! :) ❤️

My learning goals

-I will be going to Germany in Fall 2023 for an intensive German course. I would like to be comfortable having conversations in German before I arrive in Germany.

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I.

Yuma

Fluent

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Mexican Sign Language

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English

My language exchange partner is

Amigable ,...

My learning goals

Poder aprender para comunicarme en otros idiomas

My favorite topics

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New York

Fluent

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English

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French

My learning goals

to be fluent or an intermediate in frenc...

My favorite topics

film, literature, art, philosophy, ideas, music, sports, books, jazz, poetry, jokes, humor

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

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G.

East Hill-Meridian

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Spanish

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English

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Chinese (Simplified)

My favorite topics

Travel and positive vibes...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

My learning goals

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N.

Campbell

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English

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French

Perfect language exchange partner

Someone who understands French conjugation and is well versed...

My learning goals

I want to be able to speak fluently in French so that I can converse with my friends who speak the language.

My favorite topics

Music and movies

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C.

Austin

Fluent

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Spanish

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French

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English

My learning goals

Mejorar y hacer amigo...

My favorite topics

Gustos y cultura

I want a conversation partner who is

Abierto

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J.

White Plains

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English

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Spanish

My favorite topics

movies,film,cinema,music...

My language exchange partner is

at this point i would not know, cause i’m new to this

My learning goals

to finally learn a language and not procrastinating.

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H.

Clinton

Fluent

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English

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French

Ideal language community partner

Funny, insightful, easygoin...

My learning goals

Fluency in French

My favorite topics

Travel, life, experiences

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A.

Maumelle

Fluent

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English

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Chinese (Simplified)

My learning goals

Fluency, I want to be able to use Chinese as part of my jo...

My favorite topics

Art, food, movies, politics

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Funny and likes to talk but is busy like me

J.

J.

Davis

NEW

Fluent

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English

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Japanese

My favorite topics

Culture, video games, movie...

Perfect language exchange partner

People who are friendly, helpful, and reliable.

My learning goals

Be able to speak well enough to make friends

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R.

Zionsville

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Fluent

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Chinese (Simplified)

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English

I want a conversation partner who is

热于助人,善良,学习有热...

My learning goals

流利和他人沟通

My favorite topics

投资 电影 国际政治

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Portland

Fluent

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Spanish

LEARNS

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English

My learning goals

Saber el inglés como segunda lenguaj...

My favorite topics

Música, viajes comida animales

My language exchange partner is

Que me explique bien el inglés y que le pueda entender

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Paradise

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Fluent

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Tagalog, Filipino

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Japanese

My favorite topics

Food, cars and motorcycle...

Ideal language community partner

Anything

My learning goals

To understand other languages

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Roseville

Fluent

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English

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Spanish

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Fluent in Spanish, preferably a Latin American dialect; polite...

My learning goals

Improve my conversation skills in Spanish; learn words and phrases that are commonly used in everyday speech; grow my Spanish vocabulary

My favorite topics

Literature, movies, travel, food, current events

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Y.

Smyrna

Fluent

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Japanese

LEARNS

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Italian

My learning goals

Mostly for casual fun/entertainment to improve my vocabulary...

My favorite topics

Anything from real life bitching to a serious personal goals in life :) Puppy discussions. Cultural differences. Ex-college tennis player. I love playing tennis and animals. I’ve lived in Tokyo Japan, Milan Italy and Various cities in the US

Perfect language exchange partner

I’d like to help others learn how to speak Japanese. I’d like to learn something that I haven’t learned either English or something else. It’d be cool to get my Italian skills back again also.

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B.

Dundalk

NEW

Fluent

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English

LEARNS

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Korean

My favorite topics

I enjoy talking about music, travel and photography...

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone I can talk to often and become good friends with.

My learning goals

I’d like to be at least partially fluent in Korean before Christmas since I will be staying in Myeongdong for two weeks.

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Z.

Berkeley

Fluent

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Chinese (Simplified)

LEARNS

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English

My language exchange partner is

Kind, patient, beautifu...

My learning goals

Advanced

My favorite topics

Education, history, geography

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M.

Missouri City

Fluent

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English

LEARNS

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French

My learning goals

To be fluent in Korean first and and then Spanish and French...

My favorite topics

Dance, Music, Asian Culture, and Cooking/Food

Ideal language community partner

Someone who is able to help me understand and speak either French, Spanish, or Korean. Also someone who can give me information on those cultures.

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L.

Louisville

Fluent

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English

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American Sign Language

LEARNS

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Spanish

My favorite topics

Makeup Culture Lif...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Open to conversation Patience Flexible

My learning goals

Get fluent so I can use my knowledge for work and speaking with my best friend who is also fluent. I am also going on a month long trip to Panama next year.

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V.

Milpitas

Fluent

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Chinese (Simplified)

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American Sign Language

Perfect language exchange partner

友善、耐...

My learning goals

达到用英语交流的目的

My favorite topics

家庭、朋友、购物、旅游、学习

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E.

Oroville

Fluent

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English

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Italian

My learning goals

I would like to be able to speak fluentl...

My favorite topics

Any topic, movies, books, love

I want a conversation partner who is

Anyone I can help but can also help me

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/philadelphia />Philadelphia, <a href=/learn/english/ogden />Ogden, and <a href=/learn/english/albuquerque />Albuquerque.

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.