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Learn English in Brooklyn

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M.

Libertyville

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Fluent

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English

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Spanish

My favorite topics

I like video games, watching some TV, and spending time with...

My language exchange partner is

Someone who is understanding that I can be a slow learner, but can also help me learn what I need!

My learning goals

I want to focus on my ability to have a fluid conversation without too many pauses to think about what i’m trying to say.

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S.

Washington

Fluent

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Chinese (Simplified)

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English

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Portuguese

Ideal language community partner

Gentleman, ambitious, interestin...

My learning goals

Meet friends

My favorite topics

Fashion, travel, animals, food

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C.

Huntington

Fluent

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English

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Japanese

My learning goals

To gain a basic understanding of the language outside of a classroom...

My favorite topics

Science related topics, I am a engineering student. Video games, books and tv shows. I am also a history buff.

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Friendly willing to talk about their hobbies and interests.

J.

J.

Asheville

Fluent

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Spanish

LEARNS

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English

My favorite topics

Work, travels, experiences.. anyone!...

Perfect language exchange partner

I don't know, I'm open to meet new people

My learning goals

Go to the university, and work in a transnational company!

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1,369

English speakers in Brooklyn

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M.

Danville

Fluent

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English

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French

I want a conversation partner who is

Funny, creative, curious, and a great conversationalis...

My learning goals

To be fluent enough to hopefully one day travel to France

My favorite topics

Casual conversation, music, dreams, favorite activities and hobbies

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K.

Bon Air

Fluent

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English

LEARNS

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Spanish

My learning goals

Fluency in Spanish and more proficient in French and Italian...

My favorite topics

Current events, art, music, travel, work, hobbies

My language exchange partner is

Patient, not too serious, age 20s or 30s

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G.

Arlington

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Fluent

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English

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Chinese (Simplified)

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Italian

My favorite topics

I love everything on art Books school and just having fun with...

Ideal language community partner

Somebody who loves art books Harry Potter and languages

My learning goals

Be able to have a basic conversation

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T.

Honolulu

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Fluent

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Korean

LEARNS

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English

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Native English from US...

My learning goals

I want to improve English speaking

My favorite topics

I enjoy discussing any topics

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C.

Los Angeles

Fluent

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Korean

LEARNS

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Greek

My learning goals

Being able to go to that country and casually order foods ther...

My favorite topics

language and culture and everything else

Perfect language exchange partner

kind and funny and very lowekey

C.

C.

Jenks

Fluent

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English

LEARNS

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Spanish

My favorite topics

Politics, cultural, healt...

I want a conversation partner who is

Wants to improve thier English. Patient enough to teach.

My learning goals

Spanish fluency

L.

L.

Atascocita

Fluent

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English

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Korean

My language exchange partner is

The perfect tandem partner would be someone who respects me and...

My learning goals

I would like to be fluent in Korean and German. I know a bit of German but I would still say I’m a beginner. As for Japanese, I would still like to learn the language as my brother knows Japanese. I also think he trilingual will help me later on.

My favorite topics

Topics I like discussing are food, life in general, and books.

J.

J.

Mattoon

Fluent

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English

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German

My learning goals

As an American, I feel I should try and keep up with the rest...

My favorite topics

I would love to talk about books, films, art, writing, music and travel.

Ideal language community partner

My perfect partner would be patient and interested in sharing. They would have an interest in art and culture, especially books.

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Palmdale

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Fluent

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English

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Korean

My favorite topics

Kpop/khipho...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone who is patient and willing to correct me and teach me new things!

My learning goals

To be able to communicate with people who only speak Korean. To watch/listen to Korean media without translations.

J.

J.

Brentwood

Fluent

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English

LEARNS

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Korean

Perfect language exchange partner

Oof , anyone who isn’t dry . I guess someone who’s really chill...

My learning goals

Learn to speak Korean fluently.

My favorite topics

bands , LGBTQ + , art , photography , music , etc.

A.

A.

Charleston

Fluent

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English

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Japanese

My learning goals

I am currently taking Japanese as an online course through my...

My favorite topics

I enjoy talking about just about anything. I just like to have conversations with people.

I want a conversation partner who is

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.

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J.

Denver

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Fluent

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English

LEARNS

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Korean

My favorite topics

I am a chemical engineering student at the University of Colorado...

My language exchange partner is

People that can help me learn as much as I can about their language and culture. Like what is seen as respectful and proper in their culture. When I visit their countries I want to fit in as much as possible and I would hate to offend anyone.

My learning goals

I studied abroad in South Korea last year and fell in love with the country and South Korean people. I plan to move to Korea more permanently next year after I graduate from university so I am trying to learn as much korean as possible.

Jun

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

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S.

Lochearn

Fluent

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English

LEARNS

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Japanese

Ideal language community partner

My perfect Tandem partner would be someone who is very friendly/polite,...

My learning goals

My language learning goals are to be able to speak the language with another native speaker and for them to be able to understand me.

My favorite topics

I enjoy discussing humor like memes and stuff and I like discussing musical genres such as K-Pop and Metal/Rock

S.

S.

Radcliff

Fluent

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English

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French

My learning goals

Just ztart with basic...

My favorite topics

Games, books, anime, music, art

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Nerd, funny, and not thin skinned

Z.

Z.

Coconut Creek

NEW

Fluent

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Spanish

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French

LEARNS

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English

My favorite topics

I’d like to talk about different cultures, share some experiences...

Perfect language exchange partner

A person who can speak with fluency and freedom of expression

My learning goals

I want to be able to express myself fluently when speaking, to write and understand the language of English and French

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U.

Mount Clemens

Fluent

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English

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German

I want a conversation partner who is

anyone really :’...

My learning goals

speak at least a little fluently

My favorite topics

drawing, video games, music

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M.

M.

Spring

Fluent

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English

LEARNS

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Japanese

My learning goals

I want to be able to speak some Japanese by the time I arrive...

My favorite topics

I love performing Chemistry, but I love watching a little anime and listening to music!

My language exchange partner is

People that are learning English, that way we both are benefitting! And maybe who can explain the puns in monogatari lol

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M.

New York

Fluent

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English

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Spanish

My favorite topics

Food, art, sport...

Ideal language community partner

Female, similar age, working professional or student

My learning goals

Become fluent eventually, but for now master the basics

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D.

Auburn

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English

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Tagalog, Filipino

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Open minded, patience, and understanding...

My learning goals

Getting the accent right, using proper grammar, and to have long conversations in tagalog and mostly in bisaya. Bisaya is a

My favorite topics

Life. I love learning about everything and anything.

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R.

Ossining

Fluent

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German

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Spanish

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Italian

My learning goals

I want to be perfec...

My favorite topics

I love football lol

Perfect language exchange partner

any how it comes

A.

A.

Weatherford

NEW

Fluent

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English

LEARNS

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Russian

My favorite topics

Music, art, philosophy, astrology, relationship...

I want a conversation partner who is

One who has a great capacity for humor, they want to learn but it's important to have fun doing so. They encourage me and celebrate my progress as I would theirs. And patience is a must!

My learning goals

Goal 1. Become sufficient in Spanish to allow me to use for work. Goal 2. Become sufficient in Russian to carry on conversation

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M.

Houston

Fluent

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Danish

LEARNS

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Spanish

My language exchange partner is

Silly, random, open minded, positive, and empatheti...

My learning goals

Fluency in Spanish within 2020

My favorite topics

Dogs, nature, Phsycology, and traveling

A.

A.

Oviedo

Fluent

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Russian

LEARNS

English Flag

English

My learning goals

To speak freely with a native speaker...

My favorite topics

Art, music, people, travel, literature.

Ideal language community partner

I enjoy communicating with people about their views on the art, history and culture of different countries.

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D.

Taylor

Fluent

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English

LEARNS

Español Flag

Spanish

My favorite topics

I enjoy talking about music, games, anime, tv shows, and movies...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Anyone who wants to talk.

My learning goals

I want to be able to read, understand, and speak multiple languages fluently

W.

W.

Santa Monica

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Fluent

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English

LEARNS

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Spanish

Perfect language exchange partner

Someone who wants to talk and lear...

My learning goals

I want to speak Spanish fluently!

My favorite topics

Jazz, music in general, movies, videogames, travel, and whatever else

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A.

New York

Fluent

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Spanish

LEARNS

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English

My learning goals

Aprenderlo más en 6 meses Hablarlo con fluide...

My favorite topics

La vida Comida Música Series

I want a conversation partner who is

Amable Español perfecto Respetuoso

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/hartford />Hartford, <a href=/learn/english/fayetteville />Fayetteville, and <a href=/learn/english/long-beach />Long Beach.

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.