Learn English in Chicago
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M.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
Portuguese
French
My favorite topics
English and live in Chicago! I love discovering music and films...
My language exchange partner is
Preferably someone with similar interests but most importantly open-minded, friendly and passionate about learning and meeting new people
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
G.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
German
My favorite topics
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
B.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Japanese
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˂̵)
Q.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
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
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C.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My language exchange partner 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
D.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Korean
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.)
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S.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Japanese
My favorite topics
Graphic design and photography. I love a good movie and playing...
Ideal conversation exchange 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 : )
My learning goals
I have never learned a 2nd language. I think it is important not to stay in my comfort zone and try to learn.
K.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Japanese
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.
E.
Chicago
Fluent
English
Spanish
LEARNS
Basque
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!
I want a conversation partner who is
Anyone who is kind and respectful, and who doesn’t mind that I sometimes take a long time to reply :)
B.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Vietnamese
My favorite topics
I like talking about languages, food, culture, and entertainment....
My language exchange partner is
I need someone who will talk to me for at least 30 minutes in Spanish everyday, and in return I will talk to them in English
My learning goals
I want to become conversational and fearless when speaking Spanish
Simone uses Tandem to learn English skills required for her career.
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J.
Chicago
Fluent
English
Spanish
LEARNS
Italian
Ideal language community partner
Someone who is patient and understands that it takes time and...
My learning goals
I want to improve my grasp on fluency in foreign languages, specifically with using nuanced, regular language as well as a formal understanding of grammar and vocabulary. I want to speak as people do on a daily basis, as well as understand.
My favorite topics
Science, engineering, medicine, technology, politics, ethics, debate, languages, culture, going out, relationships
M.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My learning goals
Quisiera mejorar mi español y tener una conversación que dure...
My favorite topics
️ ¡Hola! Me llamo Matthew y soy de Chicago, EE. UU. Quiero hablar con hispanohablantes para mejorar mi español.
Ideal conversation 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.
B.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My favorite topics
Literature, movies, sports, travel, people, psychology, history,...
Perfect language 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.
D.
Chicago
Fluent
English
German
LEARNS
Spanish
I want a conversation partner who is
Preferably native speakers who are meticulous at correcting the...
My learning goals
Improving Spanish speaking and listening
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.
A.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My learning goals
I want to be able to speak Spanish with native speakers just...
My favorite topics
Biking, Music, urban gardening, The Sims, Sim City, movies, Netflix, and culture.
My language exchange partner is
Someone from a different country who wants to make friends.
T.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My favorite topics
'Soy un viajero que hace dos años pasó un año viajando por el...
Ideal language community 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 ✈️
L.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My learning goals
Better understand Spanish speaker...
My favorite topics
Travel, food, sports, technology, TV/movies, really anything!
Perfect language exchange partner
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)
A.
Chicago
Fluent
English
Emoji
LEARNS
Spanish
My favorite topics
Traveling, music (concerts, festivals), dancing, exploring new...
I want a conversation partner who is
Fun, patient, generous, kind, open-minded, dedicated, wants to help me learn
My learning goals
Improve my Spanish - in speaking, listening, writing
A.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
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.
R.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Italian
My learning goals
I want to be more fluent in Italian. I am okay at writing and...
My favorite topics
Sports (playing more than watching), movies (especially horror or action/adventure), science (I'm studying psychology but I love science of any sort)
Ideal language community partner
Friendly, willing to give constructive feedback on my mistakes, open minded
V.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Polish
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
J.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Chinese (Simplified)
Perfect language exchange partner
Any smart, funny, awesome person....
My learning goals
Be fluent in less than a year. I wish I could tell people to stopped using "sth" to mean "something." Why do people keep telling me what province they are from when I ask them what city they live in ....
My favorite topics
Pop-culture, photography, making food (and eating it) , beer, movies, TV, music, travel and abstract art. Kpop and kdramas. I love photography , my IG is harophoto.
G.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My learning goals
Improve my language skill...
My favorite topics
Swiming, jogging, reading, working out and meeting new people. IG. @gabe.spindler
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
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/seattle />Seattle, <a href=/learn/english/champaign />Champaign, and <a href=/learn/english/rochester />Rochester.
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.