Learn English in Durham
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S.
Durham
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My favorite topics
Pets, especially dogs Education Family Nature and the outdoors Music...
My language exchange partner is
Someone friendly and relaxed who just wants to practice chatting in different languages.
My learning goals
Improve my language fluency and learn speak and write more conversationally.
A.
Durham
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Japanese
Spanish
Ideal language community partner
Open-minded, looking to be close friends as well as language...
My learning goals
Get more comfortable with trying and making mistakes, improving my vocabulary and speaking more naturally, and improving my casual conversation and grammar.
My favorite topics
Photography, movies, music, cooking, drinking, traveling, edgy comedy, psychology, pop culture, dancing, computers and technology, style, art, architecture... absolutely anything and everything.
A.
Durham
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My learning goals
I’m close to being fluent, but I need to be able to understand...
My favorite topics
I like to talk about everything! Life, family, books, culture, food.
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Someone fun and who likes to laugh! I can’t talk to someone who can’t hold a conversation. And someone respectful. I didn’t come to Tandem to find a boyfriend.
G.
Durham
Fluent
English
LEARNS
French
My favorite topics
Travel, books, language, music! TV series, politics, reading,...
Perfect language exchange partner
Native French speakers from France, sense of humor, likes travel, talkative, friendly, bavard. I'm interested in consistent, long-term conversations.
My learning goals
Improve French listening and speaking skills. I'd like to learn more about all things French.
Find more than
110
English speakers in Durham
K.
Durham
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
I want a conversation partner who is
An upbeat optimist that is comical and energetic...
My learning goals
Understand how to read and interpret Spanish and meet friends across the world!...IG: momiles_5
My favorite topics
Anything about animals, racial inequality, and traveling...and anything deemed fun!
R.
Durham
Fluent
English
LEARNS
French
My learning goals
I would like to become as close to fluent as possible. In terms...
My favorite topics
I enjoy discussing history, politics, music, art, sports, food, and traveling. Generally, I am interested in seeing how other people see the world!
My language exchange partner is
I think my perfect tandem partner would be someone who is flexible but still can talk fairly regularly. My ideal partner would also give involved responses to open-ended questions.
Speaking is the fastest way to fluency
Practice listening, improve your pronunciation, and learn to speak a foreign language with native speakers – no matter where you are.
Connect with learners around the world
Join a global community
Learn what matters to you
Have fun, engaging conversations
Mateo uses Tandem to find travel buddies in Europe.
"Fantastic app full of fantastic people. I’ve made many friends and I’m even planning trips to see them. It’s turned my life around!"
A.
Durham
Fluent
English
LEARNS
German
Ideal language community partner
Someone who could help me become a little better at German...
My learning goals
Expand vocabulary, learn more phrases and idioms
My favorite topics
Ordinary, day-to-day life, life with young children, theology, philosophy, literature, New Zealand, sports
G.
Durham
Fluent
English
LEARNS
German
My learning goals
Meine Kommunikationsfähigkeit auf Deutsch zu verbesser...
My favorite topics
Psychologie, Sociale Fähigkeiten, Reisen, Sprache, Geschichte, Religion.
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Jemand der Englisch oder Spanisch gern sprechen würde im Austausch für Deutsch mit mir zu sprechen
A.
Durham
Fluent
English
LEARNS
French
My favorite topics
Music/musik/musique/musica, religion/religione, philosophy/philosophie/philosophie/filosofia,...
Perfect language exchange partner
Someone who has similar interests and is kind!
My learning goals
Fluency in german, confident conversations in french and italian
L.
Durham
Fluent
English
LEARNS
French
My learning goals
Become more confident with general conversation, help others...
My favorite topics
Tv, music, current affairs. I apologise if I say anything that is offensive in your nation that is not in mine, I do not mean to.
Perfect language exchange partner
Someone who is playful, not demanding and not judgemental.
A.
Durham
NEWFluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My favorite topics
Food from all around the world Pilates Video games Musi...
I want a conversation partner who is
Someone who is willing to practice the language they’re trying to learn without being scared to make mistakes. We all make mistakes. That’s why we’re here...to get better!
My learning goals
I want to become more comfortable with speaking Spanish. I speak pretty well, but I know that when I talk, I’m probably not saying everything perfectly. I’d also like to learn other languages.
R.
Durham
Fluent
English
LEARNS
French
My language exchange partner is
I would love someone who is aged 16-20 and wants to make a new...
My learning goals
I would like to learn about current terms and phrases used and be more fluent!
My favorite topics
I like to discuss music, films, tv shows, books I would love to learn about other cultures also and other people’s daily life ☺️
A.
Durham
Fluent
English
LEARNS
German
My learning goals
I want to become a more confident Spanish speaker, and to learn...
My favorite topics
Books... especially sci-fi and fantasy novels. History, action movies, science. Writing!
Ideal language community partner
Easy going, friendly folks (the obvious, I know)
T.
Durham
Fluent
English
LEARNS
French
My favorite topics
New cultures, piano, anime, k-pop, ra...
Ideal conversation exchange partner
People from different countries who don’t mind exposing me to their cultures!
My learning goals
To be able to live in France without struggling to much with the language//to be able to attend a fansign in Korea
N.
Durham
Fluent
English
LEARNS
French
Perfect language exchange partner
Someone who’s nice and has a good sense of humor...
My learning goals
I want to learn the colloquialisms of various languages, how to make jokes, and engage with native speakers about issues that affect their region.
My favorite topics
Almost anything, but especially popular culture (music, television and film, etc.), food, travel, and literature.
Looking for an online language exchange partner in Durham, United States?
Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 110 English speakers in Durham 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 Durham?
In Durham there are 110 members ready to have a English language exchange.
Are there other locations in United States other than Durham where I can find a English language exchange partner?
You can also find a English Tandem partner in <a href=/learn/english/fremont />Fremont, <a href=/learn/english/knik-fairview />Knik-Fairview, and <a href=/learn/english/cleveland />Cleveland.
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 110 of them coming from Durham.