
Learn English in Chicago
Learn to actually speak English by making friends with native speakers
Chicago
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I am passionate about languages and language learning. I also...
Perfect language exchange partner
I am mostly self taught therefore I would love to meet natives and those who have any advice or would like to practice our target languages.
My learning goals
I’m considering learning 6 languages or more.
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735
English speakers in Chicago
My favorite topics
Film 映画, animationアニメーション, drawingドローイング, photography撮影, music音楽,...
Ideal language community partner
Replies regularly, similar interests, helpful. We can share our favorite things, our daily life, our troubles, and talk about meaningful things.
My learning goals
Build strong relationships and practice languages. I'm looking forward to your messages. よろしくお願いします!(๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)
Ideal conversation exchange partner
If you have a PASSION to learn, let's tal...
My learning goals
improve my speaking and listening skills in Spanish
My favorite topics
cultural anthropology, economics, business, health, philosophy, psychology, languages, technology, art, history, science
My language exchange partner is
I'm looking to chat with warm and curious people who love to...
My learning goals
I really want to improve my Spanish fluency. I feel I understand a lot, but when it comes to speaking, I have to think so much before I speak. I also want to perfect some grammar issues I have, and learn lots of slang and expressions
My favorite topics
My main interests are music, movies/television, politics/current events, history, and sports. Any conversations related to those topics would be great, but I have no problem finding interest in other topics I'm not knowledgeable about as well.
My learning goals
I have never learned a 2nd language. I think it is important...
My favorite topics
Graphic design and photography. I love a good movie and playing video games.
Ideal language community partner
One who is laid back and will help me learn. Someone who is willing to chat despite being a basic conversation. I have to start somewhere to learn : )
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Have fun, engaging conversations
My favorite topics
Biking, Music, urban gardening, The Sims, Sim City, movies, Netflix,...
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Someone from a different country who wants to make friends.
My learning goals
I want to be able to speak Spanish with native speakers just as smoothly as I speak English. And I want to become more comfortable with my French.
Perfect language exchange partner
The perfect tandem buddy would be willing to converse with me...
My learning goals
I want to be more comfortable with speaking with someone and being understood with my thoughts.
My favorite topics
I love discussion about music, food, and travel.
My learning goals
Better understand Spanish speaker...
My favorite topics
Travel, food, sports, technology, TV/movies, really anything!
I want a conversation partner who is
Someone who is intelligent and can teach me things I don't know. Someone not afraid to correct my mistakes. Someone who will send me Spanish audio messages (that's most difficult for me)

Aria uses Tandem in preparation for her student exchange program.
"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!"
Ideal language community partner
Fun, patient, generous, kind, open-minded, dedicated, wants to...
My learning goals
Improve my Spanish - in speaking, listening, writing
My favorite topics
Traveling, music (concerts, festivals), dancing, exploring new places (museums, hiking in nature, parks, restaurants, cafes, bars), learning about new ideas
My learning goals
I want to improve my grasp on fluency in foreign languages, specifically...
My favorite topics
Science, engineering, medicine, technology, politics, ethics, debate, languages, culture, going out, relationships
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Someone who is patient and understands that it takes time and continuous feedback to learn a language. Someone who is energetic, optimistic, and interesting. Overall, I hope we both share excitement for learning languages together!
My favorite topics
️ ¡Hola! Me llamo Matthew y soy de Chicago, EE. UU. Quiero hablar...
Perfect language exchange partner
Me gustaría hablar con alguien hispanohablante y con alguien que me pudiera ayudar con mi español. También me encantaría ayudarte con tu inglés.
My learning goals
Quisiera mejorar mi español y tener una conversación que dure al menos diez minutos. Puedo escribir muy bien en el nivel de C1 (avanzado) pero hablo despacio. ¡Tengo ganas de aprender más!
I want a conversation partner who is
Friendly and down to eart...
My learning goals
I want to get proficient enough so I'm able to have at least a basic conversation in that particular language that I want to learn
My favorite topics
I enjoy listening to music, reading on occasions, sports (college wrestling) and I try to learn new things
My learning goals
I want to meet new people and be able to speak basic phrases...
My favorite topics
'Soy un viajero que hace dos años pasó un año viajando por el mundo ✈️ En la primera parte del viaje, exploré Asia y luego el resto de Latinoamérica.
My language exchange partner is
Someone who like to send/receive audio messages!
My favorite topics
Cultura, música, viaje, naturaleza, salud, comida!...
Ideal language community partner
Alguien interesado en la naturaleza, la salud mental y los viajes.
My learning goals
Learn & practice Spanish Talk about a wide range of topics to learn vocabulary and new information
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Anyone who is kind and respectful, and who doesn’t mind that...
My learning goals
I’d love to practice my Italian and Spanish and learn a bit more about Basque
My favorite topics
Reading, our cultures, and whatever you’re passionate about!
My learning goals
Improving Spanish speaking and listenin...
My favorite topics
I really enjoy the city I live in, spending time with my friends and doing physical activity. Things like urban planning, biking, transit, happiness, community and friendship are topics I can talk about a lot. I have a husband, a dog and 2 cats.
Perfect language exchange partner
Preferably native speakers who are meticulous at correcting the things I say wrong and encouraging with the things I say right.
My favorite topics
Swiming, jogging, reading, working out and meeting new people....
I want a conversation partner who is
People interested in improving their English and Spanish skills, I really wanna know more about their cultures and life stories, open minded, fun and kind people
My learning goals
Improve my language skills
My language exchange partner is
Someone open to having random calls to chat and practice our...
My learning goals
Become more fluent in the languages I'm learning and learn more about other cultures. [NOT INTERESTED IN ENGLISH CONVOS]
My favorite topics
Traveling, learning languages, different cultures, college, tv shows, docuseries, really anything though!
My learning goals
I really just want to learn about people's experiences in or...
My favorite topics
Storytelling, video games, culture, traveling
Ideal language community partner
Somebody willing to share their personal stories or talk about social issues with lots of sass! (Well maybe... up to you.)
My favorite topics
Literature, movies, sports, travel, people, psychology, history,...
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Someone looking to exchange language help and has some interesting things to share...Hablamos!
My learning goals
To become fluent in other languages.
Perfect language exchange partner
I need someone who will talk to me for at least 30 minutes in...
My learning goals
I want to become conversational and fearless when speaking Spanish
My favorite topics
I like talking about languages, food, culture, and entertainment. Music is my favorite subject.
My learning goals
No hablo mucho español, pero soy bonito y me gusta cerveza quiero...
My favorite topics
Viajes a lugares nueves, jugar basquetbol, conocer la gente (y perritos) del todo el mundo, ir a las festivas de música y cultura, ver artes en las calles, beber cerveza en la playa, montar mi bici, sentirme las cascadas, subir las montañas
I want a conversation partner who is
Quiero hablar con los perritos, pero si no está posiblemente luego quiero hablar con chicos quienes saben que está los lugares mejores en sus países
Looking for an online language exchange partner in Chicago, United States?
Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 735 English speakers in Chicago 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 Chicago?
In Chicago there are 735 members ready to have a English language exchange.
Are there other locations in United States other than Chicago where I can find a English language exchange partner?
You can also find a English Tandem partner in <a href=/learn/english/jacksonville />Jacksonville, <a href=/learn/english/derby />Derby, and <a href=/learn/english/west-lafayette />West Lafayette.
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 735 of them coming from Chicago.

































