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
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
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Q.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
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
D.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Korean
My language exchange partner is
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
D.
Chicago
Fluent
English
German
LEARNS
Spanish
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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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
B.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Chinese (Simplified)
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.
Grace uses Tandem to feel connected to the world.
"I have never made so many friends so fast. It’s really fun having all these people to learn languages with."
E.
Chicago
Fluent
English
Spanish
LEARNS
Basque
Ideal language community 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!
A.
Chicago
Fluent
English
Emoji
LEARNS
Spanish
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
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Fun, patient, generous, kind, open-minded, dedicated, wants to help me learn
S.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Japanese
My favorite topics
Graphic design and photography. I love a good movie and playing...
Perfect language 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.
J.
Chicago
Fluent
English
Spanish
LEARNS
Italian
I want a conversation partner who is
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.
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.
F.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
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
A.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
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.
My favorite topics
Biking, Music, urban gardening, The Sims, Sim City, movies, Netflix, and culture.
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)
B.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My favorite topics
Literature, movies, sports, travel, people, psychology, history,...
I want a conversation partner who is
Someone looking to exchange language help and has some interesting things to share...Hablamos!
My learning goals
To become fluent in other languages.
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
T.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My learning goals
I want to meet new people and be able to speak basic phrases...
My favorite topics
Canadian in Chicago! Let's practice 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. Cuéntame de tus aventuras o los viajes de tus sueños!
Ideal language community partner
Someone who like to send/receive audio messages!
K.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Japanese
My favorite topics
I love discussion about music, food, and travel...
Ideal conversation exchange partner
The perfect tandem buddy would be willing to converse with me about anything and help me learn not only the language but introduce me to the culture as well
My learning goals
I want to be more comfortable with speaking with someone and being understood with my thoughts.
A.
Chicago
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My learning goals
I really want to improve my Spanish fluency. I feel I understand...
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.
I want a conversation partner who is
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.
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/clermont />Clermont, <a href=/learn/english/cedar-rapids />Cedar Rapids, and <a href=/learn/english/waco />Waco.
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.