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Learn English in Canberra

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L.

Canberra

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English

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Japanese

My favorite topics

I love travelling! I like extreme sports such as skateboarding,...

My language exchange partner is

People who will always correct me and tell me when something doesn’t sounds natural.

My learning goals

I want to learn to talk more fluently without thinking so much! I hope I can help you do the same for English

N.

N.

Canberra

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Spanish

Ideal language community partner

Energetic and enthusiastic people are the most fun to talk with!...

My learning goals

I just want to keep up with my language courses at university!

My favorite topics

I'm looking for some new hobbies and skills to learn now! I am slowly teaching myself vegetatian cooking.

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P.

Canberra

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Italian

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Arabic

My learning goals

Become fluent in Modern Standard Arabic...

My favorite topics

Fitness, uni, languages, good food, cinema and self-development. I have a degree in Law and have studied 5 languages.

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Whoever has a real want to learn English French or italian and can help me with my Spanish and/or Arabic would be great!

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T.

Canberra

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English

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Spanish

My favorite topics

Culture, food and everyday things (...

Perfect language exchange partner

Interesting and determined to help me learn

My learning goals

I would like to speak Spanish at a fluent level

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English speakers in Canberra

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A.

Canberra

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English

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Portuguese

I want a conversation partner who is

Stimulating conversation as well as someone who can help me progress...

My learning goals

I would like to be fluent in Portuguese and French

My favorite topics

Travel, movies and people

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I.

Canberra

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English

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French

My learning goals

Become fluent!! Be able to speak, read and write without grammatical...

My favorite topics

Cultural differences, Music, drama/theatre, food, movies, travelling, growing up, family

My language exchange partner is

Outgoing and open minded, willing and keen to learn new things

S.

S.

Canberra

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English

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Chinese (Simplified)

My favorite topics

Anything ranging from politics, history, culture to music, food...

Ideal language community partner

Someone easy to talk with.

My learning goals

To learn as much as I can.

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A.

Canberra

Fluent

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English

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Spanish

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone who keeps in regular touch...

My learning goals

Fluency, or as close to it as possible within the next 6 months

My favorite topics

Movies, Books, Travel, History, Culture

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J.

Canberra

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English

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French

My learning goals

...

My favorite topics

films, livres, vie peu importe

Perfect language exchange partner

s'il vous plaît, aidez-moi à apprendre le français et je serai heureux de vous apprendre l'anglais

T.

T.

Canberra

Fluent

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English

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French

My favorite topics

Memes, the news, anything topical really!...

I want a conversation partner who is

A girl similar to my age who want to learn and make a friend :)

My learning goals

Learn some phrases in a new language

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H.

Canberra

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English

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Korean

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Japanese

My language exchange partner is

A nice person :) a native Japanese person would be great...

My learning goals

To have Japanese conversations well and learn Japan slang

My favorite topics

Bts , Japanese culture, sports, anime

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L.

Canberra

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English

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Croatian

My learning goals

Practice my language skills and help other people get better...

My favorite topics

Basketball, current events, and pop culture

Ideal language community partner

Easy-going, relaxed and just looking to practice

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B.

Canberra

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Greek

My favorite topics

philosophy, art, music, food, alcohol...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

realistic, not overly friendly, funny, not too many emoji’s,

My learning goals

i want to learn how to speak Greek fluently to communicate with my partner.

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R.

Canberra

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English

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Italian

Perfect language exchange partner

I am happy with anyon...

My learning goals

Traveling in September. I’d like to learn some basics

My favorite topics

Beauty, health and vegan

S.

S.

Canberra

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English

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Arabic

My learning goals

Regular contact with Arabic and real-life practis...

My favorite topics

News and current events, culture

I want a conversation partner who is

A native Arabic speaker with knowledge of Fusha who wants to improve their English as I improve my Arabic

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I.

Canberra

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English

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Indonesian

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Turkish

My favorite topics

Culture, lifestyl...

My language exchange partner is

Someone who isn’t creepy!! And friendly :)

My learning goals

I want to learn a new language and also make new friends!

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"​​I've been using this app for years! Before Tandem, I could barely even string a sentence together in French and now I can speak it without even thinking!"

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S.

Canberra

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Spanish

Ideal language community partner

A happy,enthusiastic and multi-interested person with a good...

My learning goals

Spanish beginners Level! Italian beginners Level!

My favorite topics

Globalization and Technology Cultural problems Climate change Music Sport Diversity Personal growth Politics Gender Food

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J.

Canberra

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English

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Italian

My learning goals

Improve my Italian language capabilit...

My favorite topics

Sport, culture and personal

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Italian learning English. People with a sense of humour

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M.

Canberra

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Fluent

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English

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Spanish

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French

My favorite topics

Cuisine, culture, travel, politics, botan...

Perfect language exchange partner

Polite, dedicated, interesting, patient

My learning goals

Learn mandarin

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B.

Canberra

Fluent

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English

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Italian

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone who I can have a good laugh with...

My learning goals

I would like to enhance my Spanish, so I can confidently have a conversation with anyone on this app, and in person.

My favorite topics

I can talk about anything, but I love sports, movies, and music

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K.

Canberra

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English

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Italian

My learning goals

Being comfortable when speaking in a language other than English...

My favorite topics

I love to read and write. My friends force me to keep up to date with movies and TV series. I love to cook and eat!

My language exchange partner is

Anyone learning the same languages.

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Z.

Canberra

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Chinese (Simplified)

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English

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Japanese

My favorite topics

anime,drawing, photographing アニメ、絵を描く、写真を撮る...

Ideal language community partner

anyone who is friendly and be welling to make Friend and learn more languages.

My learning goals

fluent english and japenese。

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M.

Canberra

Fluent

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English

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French

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Quelqu’un qui voudrais parler une demi-heure de anglais et puis...

My learning goals

Pour améliorer et rencontrer de nouvelles personnes.

My favorite topics

Toutes les choses

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H.

Canberra

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French

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German

My learning goals

To continue languages as a subject in my lif...

My favorite topics

Daily routine, sports, food, relationships, travel, tourism, Landmarks, history, culture, music, creativity, personal goals, literature, psychology, health,

Perfect language exchange partner

To meet everyone

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A.

Canberra

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Fluent

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English

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German

My favorite topics

Music, Writing, Cultur...

I want a conversation partner who is

Anybody who is willing to talk about random things whenever they have time. I love getting to know people and their culture!

My learning goals

I would love to learn about other cultures and societal norms and learn about other languages as well. I love learning new things, languages included.

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L.

Canberra

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French

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English

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Finnish

My language exchange partner is

Quelqu’un de jovial et d’aventureux, qui aime voyager et échange...

My learning goals

Améliorer mon niveau de prononciation en Anglais et mon Italien en règle général

My favorite topics

Cinéma, Musique, Voyages, Découvertes, Sciences, Art

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J.

Canberra

Fluent

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English

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Arabic

LEARNS

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Chinese (Simplified)

My learning goals

Learning about languages and cultur...

My favorite topics

Politics, books, movies

Ideal language community partner

Someone who likes languages

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J.

Canberra

Fluent

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English

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中文 (简体) Flag

Chinese (Simplified)

My favorite topics

Literature, music, food, travel, anything and everything...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Somebody who wants to talk, enjoys having conversations and isn't worried about making mistakes.

My learning goals

Practice as much as possible. Preferably face to face as I think it it more beneficial. I'm currently in Canberra. More than happy to help out with any facet of English.

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R.

Canberra

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Tagalog, Filipino

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English

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French

Perfect language exchange partner

Someone who can talk about anythin...

My learning goals

Learn at least intermediate French

My favorite topics

Art, music, certain world issues, random funny things.

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M.

Canberra

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English

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French

My learning goals

My mission? To master reading, writing, speaking, and thinking...

My favorite topics

Dive into intriguing convos about world cultures, quirky historical facts, adrenaline-fueled adventures, the latest in tech, and the art of storytelling through films. If it's about exploring the extraordinary, count me in!

I want a conversation partner who is

Seeking a genuine, curious soul who values deep discussions, is eager to teach and learn, and appreciates a good laugh—no flirting, just authentic connections and meaningful exchanges. Let's inspire each other!

Looking for an online language exchange partner in Canberra, Australia?

Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 133 English speakers in Canberra 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 Canberra?

In Canberra there are 133 members ready to have a English language exchange.

Are there other locations in Australia other than Canberra where I can find a English language exchange partner?

You can also find a English Tandem partner in <a href=/learn/english/albany />Albany, <a href=/learn/english/brisbane />Brisbane, and <a href=/learn/english/toowoomba />Toowoomba.

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 133 of them coming from Canberra.