
Learn English in Chicago
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keyboard_arrow_downIdeal language community partner
Preferably someone with similar interests but most importantly...
My learning goals
Develop my basic language skills and hopefully meet like-minded people along the way. I want to do something small each day to keep up my languages, even if every day isn't the same
My favorite topics
English and live in Chicago! I love discovering music and films to help me with my languages. My my recent project was to listen to music by each Spanish-speaking country. So let me know if you have a favorite to share!
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English speakers in Chicago
I want a conversation partner who is
I am mostly self taught therefore I would love to meet natives...
My learning goals
I’m considering learning 6 languages or more.
My favorite topics
I am passionate about languages and language learning. I also love traveling and making new friends along the way. I’m a flight attendant which makes it easy for me to talk to people.
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Replies regularly, similar interests, helpful. We can share our...
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˂̵)
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, video gamesビディオゲーム
My learning goals
improve my speaking and listening skills in Spanis...
My favorite topics
cultural anthropology, economics, business, health, philosophy, psychology, languages, technology, art, history, science
Perfect language exchange partner
If you have a PASSION to learn, let's talk
My language exchange partner is
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
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.
Ideal language community partner
Preferably native speakers who are meticulous at correcting the things I say wrong and encouraging with the things I say right.
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My favorite topics
'Soy un viajero que hace dos años pasó un año viajando por el...
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Someone who like to send/receive audio messages!
My learning goals
I want to meet new people and be able to speak basic phrases for traveling ✈️
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.
I want a conversation partner who is
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 : )
My favorite topics
️ ¡Hola! Me llamo Matthew y soy de Chicago, EE. UU. Quiero hablar...
My language exchange partner is
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!

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Ideal language community 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
I’d love to practice my Italian and Spanish and learn a bit more...
My favorite topics
Reading, our cultures, and whatever you’re passionate about!
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Anyone who is kind and respectful, and who doesn’t mind that I sometimes take a long time to reply :)
My favorite topics
My main interests are music, movies/television, politics/current...
Perfect language exchange partner
I'm looking to chat with warm and curious people who love to make jokes, ponder some occasional existential questions, and teach me things about their culture.
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
I want a conversation partner who is
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!
My language exchange partner 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)
My favorite topics
I enjoy listening to music, reading on occasions, sports (college...
Ideal language community partner
Friendly and down to earth
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 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
Perfect language 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
Cultura, música, viaje, naturaleza, salud, comida!...
I want a conversation partner who is
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
My language exchange partner is
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.
My favorite topics
Biking, Music, urban gardening, The Sims, Sim City, movies, Netflix, and culture.
My favorite topics
Viajes a lugares nueves, jugar basquetbol, conocer la gente (y...
Ideal conversation exchange partner
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
My learning goals
No hablo mucho español, pero soy bonito y me gusta cerveza quiero aprender más español para mí viajes y tener amigos en todo el mundo
Perfect language exchange partner
Somebody willing to share their personal stories or talk about...
My learning goals
I really just want to learn about people's experiences in or outside their culture. Language is a good bonus, though!
My favorite topics
Storytelling, video games, culture, traveling
My learning goals
To become fluent in other languages...
My favorite topics
Literature, movies, sports, travel, people, psychology, history, science, camping and fishing
I want a conversation partner who is
Someone looking to exchange language help and has some interesting things to share...Hablamos!
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/colorado-springs />Colorado Springs, <a href=/learn/english/parsippany-troy-hills />Parsippany-Troy Hills, and <a href=/learn/english/berkeley />Berkeley.
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.
































