Learn English in Calgary
Learn to actually speak English by making friends with native speakers
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Y.
Calgary
Fluent
Russian
Ukrainian
English
LEARNS
Spanish
Ideal language community partner
Decent, open-minded, curious, cheerful, positive and patient....
My learning goals
I'd like to boost my Spanish.
My favorite topics
Multifaceted and flexible in conversations. So, any topic is fine, I can support most of them. My hobbies is mostly art: I draw, play guitar and piano. I also love gymnastics and calisthenics :)
I.
Calgary
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Chinese (Simplified)
My learning goals
Get better everyday and have the vocabulary to get to know people...
My favorite topics
I really like getting to know people and talking about daily life
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Someone who is open minded and playful, I really want to just relax and have fun. I love to learn new things so I'm open to any conversation topic their interested in.
E.
Calgary
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Cantonese
My favorite topics
Career, space exploration, language, music, games, volleyball,...
Perfect language exchange partner
Just someone to help improve my cantonese fluency! And someone who wants to improve their English as well.
My learning goals
To be fluent on cantonese, most importantly speaking, but reading and writing would be nice too.
Find more than
271
English speakers in Calgary
H.
Calgary
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Japanese
I want a conversation partner who is
正直なところ、僕はもっとうまく話せるようになる必要があるんだ。僕を直したり、もっといい言い方を教えてくれることを恐れない友達が必要なんだ！怒らせないと約束するよ～！農家の人、日本の未来に情熱を持っている人。 道で知らない人に話しかけるのは礼儀だ。 Someone...
My learning goals
1年間のワーキングホリデービザの間に、自信を持って話せるようになりたい。
My favorite topics
再生農業、歴史と多様性、革命と共同生活。wwoof, ヒッチハイク、カウチサーフィン。対立する文化間の和解。音楽。自然療法。 #Please don't take any offense of no response, occasionally I go on English calls, because I just need an outlet. Other than that I don't engage with English learners not native in
C.
Calgary
Fluent
English
LEARNS
French
My learning goals
Speaking practice and improving listening comprehensio...
My favorite topics
N'importe quoi. Sports, travel, languages, politics, social issues
My language exchange partner is
Someone motivated, who can agree to a regular schedule of conversation exchange. Someone patient who will help me with my mistakes and isn't afraid to make mistakes of their own
O.
Calgary
Fluent
English
Chinese (Simplified)
LEARNS
Spanish
My favorite topics
I love to go on an adventure, planning to travel around the world...
Ideal language community partner
Open minded, smart, adventurous, kind and up for anything types of people
My learning goals
I want to learn many languages so I can use them when I travel to those counties
T.
Calgary
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Japanese
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Someone who, like myself, finds it easier to learn a language...
My learning goals
I want to learn multiple languages fluently. And hopefully make lifelong friends!
My favorite topics
Music, politics, history, health, biology, movies, genetics
Speaking is the fastest way to fluency
Practice listening, improve your pronunciation, and learn to speak a foreign language with native speakers – no matter where you are.
E.
Calgary
Fluent
English
Spanish
LEARNS
Russian
My learning goals
I hope I can have a normal conversation with a native person...
My favorite topics
I love gymnastics, music (I’m in love with music) dancing, meeting new people!
Perfect language exchange partner
I love to meet all kind of people! each one has something special and unique, and I hope I can learn something of everyone
A.
Calgary
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Italian
My favorite topics
I enjoy every minute of my life.I'm innately and constantly curious...
I want a conversation partner who is
With open-minded people who don't like small talks and want to practise languages through video calls.I'm looking for someone who is patient.I need face to face conversations at this point,because I can't text here yet.Please understand.Solo videochiamate
My learning goals
I've recently started learning Italian. My level is basic but I'm determined to learn this tough language :)
R.
Calgary
Fluent
English
Hindi
LEARNS
French
My learning goals
I’ve been learning French from a textbook. I want to put it into...
My favorite topics
Sport, movies, shows, books, science, tech
Ideal language community partner
People that are fluent in French and keen to improve their English. A passion for language is always nice
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Join a global community
Learn what matters to you
Have fun, engaging conversations
L.
Calgary
NEWFluent
English
Spanish
LEARNS
Italian
My favorite topics
film, photography, travel/backpacking, street style, hip hop/pop/r&b/sou...
Ideal conversation exchange partner
anyone wanting to chat and share their weekly life; like an online cultural exchange :)
My learning goals
to become conversational in the languages that I am learning/would like to learn ! also hopefully to get to know some lovely people
C.
Calgary
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My learning goals
I'd like to learn a new language for conversation and work and...
My favorite topics
I like to discuss design, art, creative ideas, tattoos. I work in the industry and it's nice to relate.
I want a conversation partner who is
Someone open to new ideas and people and probably creative or into that at least.
A.
Calgary
Fluent
English
Esperanto
LEARNS
German
My favorite topics
My favourite thing to talk about is food, after a delicious...
My language exchange partner is
Very easy-going, willing to have generous small talk and lots of getting to know each other. Not too caring if grammar is bad or spelling is off but willing to correct one another where there's a major fault of the point doesn't get across
My learning goals
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J.
Calgary
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Japanese
I want a conversation partner who is
Talkative, kind, funny, patient, sociable, good listener, will...
My learning goals
Have lots of conversations in Japanese. Learn from native Japanese speakers and practice what I'm learning.
My favorite topics
I'm very open minded and can talk to you about anything :) Topics I love are food, culture, sports, fitness, anime, hiking and talking about our hobbies. Message away!
J.
Calgary
Fluent
English
American Sign Language
LEARNS
Japanese
My favorite topics
Music, art, anime, martial arts, Netflix, Eminem, guitar, video...
Ideal language community partner
Anyone whose willing to talk and not get upset when I don’t reply because I suck at it
My learning goals
Learn some productive skills
Q.
Calgary
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Thai
Ideal conversation exchange partner
13-17 years old. Someone who is okay with my many mistakes and...
My learning goals
I want to be able to have a good understanding of what is happening if I’m listening to a conversation, or I’m watching a TV show
My favorite topics
Band, Kpop, Grey’s Anatomy, Drawing, Painting, Singing
P.
Calgary
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Chinese (Simplified)
My learning goals
I want to get better at mandarin because I live with lots of...
My favorite topics
I enjoy talking about music, games, different cultures, current events, conspiracies, and the Galaxy.
Perfect language exchange partner
Thouhtful, talkitive, and enjoys has the same interests as me.
C.
Calgary
NEWFluent
English
LEARNS
French
My favorite topics
K-pop, cats, just about anything except like how awesome guns...
I want a conversation partner who is
Someone who is nice, patient, kind of kooky ( I’m homeschooled so I may not get somethings that are normal to you)
My learning goals
Get better at a language and meet someone cool
H.
Calgary
Fluent
English
LEARNS
French
My language exchange partner is
Someone who's willing to talk, and to put up with my very loose...
My learning goals
To immerse myself within the language, as its a great way to learn, and grow.
My favorite topics
Most things really. I enjoy books and games, so theyre good to talk about. I also enjoy art and music (to some extent).
R.
Calgary
Fluent
English
Chinese (Simplified)
LEARNS
Spanish
My favorite topics
Food, art, music, literature/books, hiking, and natur...
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Patient and would not judge my language skills. Be open and willing to learn from each other :)
My learning goals
To become fluent like a native in the language I’m learning!
M.
Calgary
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My learning goals
I would like to have a conversation in Spanish without having...
My favorite topics
I’d really like to make a friend on here and learn about them and their lives. Perhaps we can be penpals and chat about our lives, goals and aspirations in life. I like exchanging life stories, movie recommendations, giving advice, etc.
I want a conversation partner who is
Ideally, I would love someone who is always available. Or at least will get back to me within a day or two. I need someone outgoing and laid back. I would appreciate someone who really wants to learn. (NOT HERE TO DATE)
Looking for an online language exchange partner in Calgary, Canada?
Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 271 English speakers in Calgary 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 Calgary?
In Calgary there are 271 members ready to have a English language exchange.
Are there other locations in Canada other than Calgary where I can find a English language exchange partner?
You can also find a English Tandem partner in <a href=/learn/english/abbotsford />Abbotsford, <a href=/learn/english/vancouver />Vancouver, and <a href=/learn/english/regina />Regina.
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 271 of them coming from Calgary.