Do you know how many Tandem members are available for English language exchange in Oakland?

In Oakland there are 62 members ready to have a English language exchange.

Are there other locations in United States other than Oakland where I can find a English language exchange partner?

You can also find a English Tandem partner in Derby , Atlanta , and Colchester .

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 62 of them coming from Oakland.

Learn English in Oakland

Learn to actually speak English by making friends with native speakers

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N.

Oakland

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Fluent

English

LEARNS

Persian

Azerbaijani

Tajik

My favorite topics

MBTI (ENTP), Travel, Cultures, Music, Food, Astronomy, Politics,...

My language exchange partner is

Anybody who enjoys having an interesting conversation, sharing ideas and getting to know other cultures and peoples.

My learning goals

Understanding different cultures, learning languages, getting to know people from around the world.

My favorite topics

MBTI (ENTP), Travel, Cultures, Music, Food, Astronomy, Politics, History, Philosophy, Exercise, anything!

My language exchange partner is

Anybody who enjoys having an interesting conversation, sharing ideas and getting to know other cultures and peoples.

My learning goals

Understanding different cultures, learning languages, getting to know people from around the world.

A.

Oakland

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Fluent

English

LEARNS

Portuguese

Ideal language community partner

Someone interested in practicing languages....

My learning goals

Have at least one voice call per week in French or Portuguese. Learn enough Spanish to have a conversation. Fazer pelo menos uma chamada por semana em português.

My favorite topics

Travel, culture, languages, music, history, books, podcasts, food

Ideal language community partner

Someone interested in practicing languages.

My learning goals

Have at least one voice call per week in French or Portuguese. Learn enough Spanish to have a conversation. Fazer pelo menos uma chamada por semana em português.

My favorite topics

Travel, culture, languages, music, history, books, podcasts, food

K.

Oakland

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Fluent

English

LEARNS

Spanish

My learning goals

Improve fluency by talking on the phone or through voice messages...

My favorite topics

Travel, food, outdoor and recreational activities

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Friendly, outgoing, funny, easy-going

My learning goals

Improve fluency by talking on the phone or through voice messages!

My favorite topics

Travel, food, outdoor and recreational activities

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Friendly, outgoing, funny, easy-going

K.

Oakland

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Fluent

English

LEARNS

Spanish

My favorite topics

Learning new things, travelling, exploring, movies, tv, reading....

Perfect language exchange partner

Someone with a positive attitude, who likes to learn new things

My learning goals

I hope to get better at speaking different languages and meet cool people!

My favorite topics

Learning new things, travelling, exploring, movies, tv, reading. But I enjoy talking about anything! Currently living in California and trying to improve my Turkish and Spanish.

Perfect language exchange partner

Someone with a positive attitude, who likes to learn new things

My learning goals

I hope to get better at speaking different languages and meet cool people!

Find more than

62

English speakers in Oakland

A.

Oakland

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Fluent

English

Emoji

LEARNS

Chinese (Simplified)

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone who makes me feel happy ...

My learning goals

Being able to speak a few phrases

My favorite topics

Programming, music, people

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone who makes me feel happy

My learning goals

Being able to speak a few phrases

My favorite topics

Programming, music, people

F.

Oakland

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English

LEARNS

Spanish

My learning goals

I just want to be more confident in speaking other language...

My favorite topics

Anything! I like current affairs, sports, motorcycles, music. I am open to anything as long as I know something about it!

My language exchange partner is

Someone who is ok with being awkward and weird at times and can be silly but enjoys serious conversations as well

My learning goals

I just want to be more confident in speaking other languages

My favorite topics

Anything! I like current affairs, sports, motorcycles, music. I am open to anything as long as I know something about it!

My language exchange partner is

Someone who is ok with being awkward and weird at times and can be silly but enjoys serious conversations as well

E.

Oakland

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Fluent

English

LEARNS

Spanish

My favorite topics

school, theatre, food, youtub...

Ideal language community partner

idk just be nice and be willing to learn and help others learn ig

My learning goals

i want to be fluent in spanish and conversational in italian (i literally don’t know any italian but my cousin speaks it)

My favorite topics

school, theatre, food, youtube

Ideal language community partner

idk just be nice and be willing to learn and help others learn ig

My learning goals

i want to be fluent in spanish and conversational in italian (i literally don’t know any italian but my cousin speaks it)

J.

Oakland

Fluent

English

LEARNS

French

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Likes to learn and practice languages, patient, and outgoing...

My learning goals

Practice my French (Adv), Spanish (Basic), and Korean (SUPER Basic)

My favorite topics

languages, studying, gymnastics, kpop ✨

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Likes to learn and practice languages, patient, and outgoing :)

My learning goals

Practice my French (Adv), Spanish (Basic), and Korean (SUPER Basic)

My favorite topics

languages, studying, gymnastics, kpop ✨

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.

A.

Oakland

Fluent

English

LEARNS

Spanish

My learning goals

At the very least, maintain my level of Spanish. Would be great...

My favorite topics

Language, culture, travel, philosophy, politics, comedy

Perfect language exchange partner

Well traveled, kind, open, interested in learning a variety of new things,

My learning goals

At the very least, maintain my level of Spanish. Would be great to improve my Spanish vocabulary and overall fluency. Learn more portugués and start to learn Italian. All for casual conversation and day to day life uses/context

My favorite topics

Language, culture, travel, philosophy, politics, comedy

Perfect language exchange partner

Well traveled, kind, open, interested in learning a variety of new things,

D.

Oakland

Fluent

English

Chinese (Simplified)

LEARNS

German

My favorite topics

Politics, culture, science, adventure...

I want a conversation partner who is

A foreign adventurer with a varied opinion

My learning goals

Speak german, make friends

My favorite topics

Politics, culture, science, adventure.

I want a conversation partner who is

A foreign adventurer with a varied opinion

My learning goals

Speak german, make friends

M.

Oakland

Fluent

English

LEARNS

Chinese (Simplified)

My language exchange partner is

Down-to-earth, curious people...

My learning goals

I'd love to learn conversational Russian, Japanese, and Mandarin

My favorite topics

Swing dancing, culture, travels

My language exchange partner is

Down-to-earth, curious people!

My learning goals

I'd love to learn conversational Russian, Japanese, and Mandarin

My favorite topics

Swing dancing, culture, travels

C.

Oakland

Fluent

English

LEARNS

Spanish

My learning goals

I want to learn Spanish...

My favorite topics

Anything! Music especially though

Ideal language community partner

Someone who likes to chat and will help me not feel nervous about speaking. Someone who will force me to do audio messages

My learning goals

I want to learn Spanish!

My favorite topics

Anything! Music especially though

Ideal language community partner

Someone who likes to chat and will help me not feel nervous about speaking. Someone who will force me to do audio messages

Connect with learners around the world

Join a global community

Learn what matters to you

Have fun, engaging conversations

I.

Oakland

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English

LEARNS

Italian

My favorite topics

Landscapes, cities, design, ideas, culture, love...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Anyone with a story to share.

My learning goals

Confidence with forming thoughts and ideas in Italian... not just translating.

My favorite topics

Landscapes, cities, design, ideas, culture, love.

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Anyone with a story to share.

My learning goals

Confidence with forming thoughts and ideas in Italian... not just translating.

K.

Oakland

Fluent

English

LEARNS

Italian

Perfect language exchange partner

Patient, good sense of humor, helpful, friendl...

My learning goals

Improve my Italian language skills and meet new people!

My favorite topics

Music (classical, rock, rap), working out, sports, dogs, politics, travel and business

Perfect language exchange partner

Patient, good sense of humor, helpful, friendly

My learning goals

Improve my Italian language skills and meet new people!

My favorite topics

Music (classical, rock, rap), working out, sports, dogs, politics, travel and business

R.

Oakland

Fluent

English

LEARNS

French

My learning goals

I’d like to actually be able to hold a 5 minute conversation...

My favorite topics

Culture, travel, and life goals

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone who’s not quick to correct. Someone who’s laid back and is ok with me making a bunch of mistakes.

My learning goals

I’d like to actually be able to hold a 5 minute conversation in another language.

My favorite topics

Culture, travel, and life goals

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone who’s not quick to correct. Someone who’s laid back and is ok with me making a bunch of mistakes.

A.

Oakland

Fluent

English

LEARNS

Spanish

My favorite topics

Traveling, science, current events, music...

My language exchange partner is

A out going, people person, enjoy life and appreciates nature.

My learning goals

I want to be fluent in Spanish

My favorite topics

Traveling, science, current events, music.

My language exchange partner is

A out going, people person, enjoy life and appreciates nature.

My learning goals

I want to be fluent in Spanish

Jun uses Tandem to improve his English speaking and listening skills.

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“Tandem Pro has given me lifelong friends. I met them all through the “Near me” feature, which shows people practicing languages in the city where you live. 100% recommend.”

K.

Oakland

Fluent

English

Spanish

LEARNS

Japanese

Ideal language community partner

I would like to talk with anyone who wants to talk in Japanese...

My learning goals

I would like to meet someone who speaks Japanese and who wants to improve their English so that we can have a mutually beneficial language exchange friendship :)

My favorite topics

Cats, animals, writing, martial arts, politics, music, current events, law (I am a law student), reading

Ideal language community partner

I would like to talk with anyone who wants to talk in Japanese and English about anything :)

My learning goals

I would like to meet someone who speaks Japanese and who wants to improve their English so that we can have a mutually beneficial language exchange friendship :)

My favorite topics

Cats, animals, writing, martial arts, politics, music, current events, law (I am a law student), reading

K.

Oakland

Fluent

English

LEARNS

Japanese

My learning goals

Conversational fluency...

My favorite topics

Art, philosophy, science, technology, film/movies, literature/books, tech and startups

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone that just really wants to help and is a good teacher that understands my current level but can push for improvement.

My learning goals

Conversational fluency.

My favorite topics

Art, philosophy, science, technology, film/movies, literature/books, tech and startups

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone that just really wants to help and is a good teacher that understands my current level but can push for improvement.

T.

Oakland

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Fluent

English

LEARNS

Spanish

My favorite topics

Politics, art, book...

Perfect language exchange partner

Outgoing, smart, and interested in the world. Someone who is curious about other people!

My learning goals

To speak fluent Spanish or at least hold a conversation!

My favorite topics

Politics, art, books

Perfect language exchange partner

Outgoing, smart, and interested in the world. Someone who is curious about other people!

My learning goals

To speak fluent Spanish or at least hold a conversation!

J.

Oakland

Fluent

English

LEARNS

Spanish

I want a conversation partner who is

Iré a vivir por 2 años en Peru empezando en Marzo entonces quisiera...

My learning goals

N/A

My favorite topics

I study chemistry, I’m interested in other languages, I play the guitar. Estudio química, me interesan otras lenguas, y toco la guitarra.

I want a conversation partner who is

Iré a vivir por 2 años en Peru empezando en Marzo entonces quisiera practicar un poco antes.

My learning goals

N/A

My favorite topics

I study chemistry, I’m interested in other languages, I play the guitar. Estudio química, me interesan otras lenguas, y toco la guitarra.

You may know us from…

K.

Oakland

Fluent

English

LEARNS

Chinese (Traditional)

My learning goals

Fluently speaking and writing...

My favorite topics

Politics, business, legal, health and music

My language exchange partner is

Fun, patience, grammatically correct, dedication, easy to understand, professional

My learning goals

Fluently speaking and writing.

My favorite topics

Politics, business, legal, health and music

My language exchange partner is

Fun, patience, grammatically correct, dedication, easy to understand, professional

S.

Oakland

Fluent

English

Chinese (Traditional)

LEARNS

Spanish

My favorite topics

Travel, culture, sports, hobbies, lots of thing...

Ideal language community partner

Someone who is outgoing, eager to help and be helped, and also understands how language learning works.

My learning goals

Achieve a basic level of Spanish fluency

My favorite topics

Travel, culture, sports, hobbies, lots of things

Ideal language community partner

Someone who is outgoing, eager to help and be helped, and also understands how language learning works.

My learning goals

Achieve a basic level of Spanish fluency

M.

Oakland

Fluent

English

LEARNS

Italian

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Anyone willing to help with my Italian (beginner level) and who...

My learning goals

I want to be able to have a conversation in Italian comfortably

My favorite topics

Movies, Art, Cooking

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Anyone willing to help with my Italian (beginner level) and who needs help with English

My learning goals

I want to be able to have a conversation in Italian comfortably

My favorite topics

Movies, Art, Cooking

C.

Oakland

Fluent

English

LEARNS

German

My learning goals

Espero a mantener mejores conversaciones en español que en inglés....

My favorite topics

Art, Fitness, Society (gossip -_- lol), metaphysics

Perfect language exchange partner

Quiero hablar con gente que está paciente. Mi español es no bueno. Haha, pero vamos reír juntos!

My learning goals

Espero a mantener mejores conversaciones en español que en inglés.

My favorite topics

Art, Fitness, Society (gossip -_- lol), metaphysics

Perfect language exchange partner

Quiero hablar con gente que está paciente. Mi español es no bueno. Haha, pero vamos reír juntos!

Looking for Tandem partners in other languages?

German Spanish French Italian Japanese Korean Portuguese Russian Chinese (Simplified)Turkish Dutch

D.

Oakland

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Vietnamese

English

LEARNS

French

My favorite topics

Culture, business, food, drink, clothes, festival, custo...

I want a conversation partner who is

Funny, nice, positive, loyalty, hospitality, hard-working, tall, sincere, energetic

My learning goals

Understand natives say, read languages by myself

My favorite topics

Culture, business, food, drink, clothes, festival, custom

I want a conversation partner who is

Funny, nice, positive, loyalty, hospitality, hard-working, tall, sincere, energetic

My learning goals

Understand natives say, read languages by myself

C.

Oakland

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Fluent

English

LEARNS

French

My language exchange partner is

Fluent French and Igbo speakers who are learning Englis...

My learning goals

Gain French and Igbo skills

My favorite topics

Music, sports, pop culture, reading, singing

My language exchange partner is

Fluent French and Igbo speakers who are learning English

My learning goals

Gain French and Igbo skills

My favorite topics

Music, sports, pop culture, reading, singing

Y.

Oakland

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Fluent

English

LEARNS

Korean

My learning goals

I want to become fluent in korean and also make a korean friend...

My favorite topics

I love writing books. I’m working on my first book right now~!

Ideal language community partner

A nice person.

My learning goals

I want to become fluent in korean and also make a korean friend so I can write books in korean.

My favorite topics

I love writing books. I’m working on my first book right now~!

Ideal language community partner

A nice person.

M.

Oakland

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English

Spanish

LEARNS

Chinese (Simplified)

My favorite topics

Music, politics, entrepreneurship (and startups), tech, food,...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone patient, yet informative with high attention to details and nuances. And, who simply loves to help people grow and learn (in anything, not just languages).

My learning goals

Be conversationally fluent in Mandarin Chinese (中文).

My favorite topics

Music, politics, entrepreneurship (and startups), tech, food, travel, philosophy... I have a wide range of interests.

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone patient, yet informative with high attention to details and nuances. And, who simply loves to help people grow and learn (in anything, not just languages).

My learning goals

Be conversationally fluent in Mandarin Chinese (中文).

S.

Oakland

Fluent

English

Spanish

LEARNS

Arabic

Perfect language exchange partner

Someone who is outgoing, is curious about the world and loves...

My learning goals

Improve my Spanish skills. Also, learn Portuguese.

My favorite topics

Traveling, food, nature, hiking, football (soccer), music, art, architecture and many more!

Perfect language exchange partner

Someone who is outgoing, is curious about the world and loves learning

My learning goals

Improve my Spanish skills. Also, learn Portuguese.

My favorite topics

Traveling, food, nature, hiking, football (soccer), music, art, architecture and many more!

K.

Oakland

Fluent

English

LEARNS

Korean

My learning goals

I want to become more fluent in Korea...

My favorite topics

Music, movies, fashion, anything

I want a conversation partner who is

Anyone located in San Francisco Bay Area who wants to meet up!

My learning goals

I want to become more fluent in Korean

My favorite topics

Music, movies, fashion, anything

I want a conversation partner who is

Anyone located in San Francisco Bay Area who wants to meet up!

Looking for an online language exchange partner in Oakland, United States?

Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 62 English speakers in Oakland 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 Oakland?: In Oakland there are 62 members ready to have a English language exchange.

Are there other locations in United States other than Oakland where I can find a English language exchange partner?: You can also find a English Tandem partner in <a href=/learn/english/derby />Derby, <a href=/learn/english/atlanta />Atlanta, and <a href=/learn/english/colchester />Colchester.

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 62 of them coming from Oakland.