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My language exchange partner is

Someone who’s patient and open to talking about anything. Friendly.Follow me on Insta: @abdelbeheri

My learning goals

I don’t know. There are many ways but talking is the best way to learn

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Someone that it is excited to learn about my culture and also...

My learning goals

Learn enough to have a nice conversation without much trouble

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Anything! I just love to talk and have good conversations, as well as learn about people’s culture.

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Ideal conversation exchange partner

Easygoing and helpful

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Respectueuse et sérieuse

My learning goals

Apprendre à parler espagnol

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Anyone really as long as they would like to cha...

My learning goals

I really want to practice and be more comfortable with conversating with other languages

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I would like to discuss about things like my grocery list to TV series i want to expend my language skills and really practice conversating and be fluent

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I would like to become fluent in Tagalog, so I can communicate...

My favorite topics

I love talking about art, culture, anime, cinema, music, photography and just about any other topic!!

My language exchange partner is

I would love to have someone to teach me their language, and I can teach mine in exchange! I'd like someone I can consider a close friend and offer support for each other. Some long-term friends would be great! I love sharing culture and chatting often!

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Anything about languages and video games :...

Ideal language community partner

A person that’s open minded and likes to talk about languages :)

My learning goals

I would like to improve my Spanish and hopefully be fluent :)

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anyone willing to talk lo...

My learning goals

to improve my French and Russian speaking skills

My favorite topics

traveling, music, skiing and baking

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My learning goals

To be able to learn as many languages as I can while having friends...

My favorite topics

Traveling, TV shows, Netflix, music, anime, video games, global issues, health, science, politics.

Perfect language exchange partner

Anyone willing to learn, be open-minded, and friendly. *** Only message me if you are a SERIOUS learner/teacher!! ***

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Art, Korean history or culture, food, my cat and life....

I want a conversation partner who is

A helpful friendly person. I’m going to the university of Ottawa and would love to meet friends here. I am also studying to be an English teacher and am moving Korea in two years so would love to make friends there before I go.

My learning goals

I want to start learning Korean and have conversational skills for when I move to Korea in two years.

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um someone who can teach me korean and i can teach them englis...

My learning goals

to be able to learn korean

My favorite topics

learning new languages

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Get to B level Croatian before I travel ther...

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Running, books, music, movies, languages

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Nice, positive, interesting people

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Music, art, bowling, and many more thing...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone kind, patient, and understanding of how fast or slow I learn

My learning goals

To be able to at least have a basic conversation in the language of my choice and maybe a bit more than basic conversation skills

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I like all kinds of people, as long as they are respectful and...

My learning goals

I want to achieve working proficiency in all of the languages I'm learning

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Travel, food, languages, and basically anything else

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My learning goals

I want to be able to write and read many language...

My favorite topics

Movies Memes Music Philosophies Social Issues

I want a conversation partner who is

Anyone who wants to learn English or French

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travel, weather, politics, law, food, music, art, humou...

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Someone funny and smart!

My learning goals

Getting better at speaking and understanding in other languages - I don't get enough exposure where I live

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Ideal language community partner

Someone who can speak several languages and is excited at the...

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Fluency, employment and socializing

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Travel, socializing, employment, food and fun.

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I want to Improve my Korean and Japanese...

My favorite topics

Music, movies, languages, travel

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Friendly and Patient

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Tv shows, drawing and webcomic...

Perfect language exchange partner

Someone helpful with humour

My learning goals

To grow as a person

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Someone nice, friendly and fun.....

My learning goals

I want to practice my English, and learn how to speak a new language

My favorite topics

Everything. Travelling. Photography. Cooking.

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Learn about new cultures and meet new person. Talk with someone...

My favorite topics

I’m a passionate of psychology. I love the complexity and the nonexistent of the construction of the human mind. I also love soccer, boxe, gastronomic and art. Click the button and come talk to me!

My language exchange partner is

I want to talk with laughers! Someone who can bring subjects of discussion and that like to talk a lot. I would love to practice Portuguese and Spanish. Also, I’m searching someone who can show me rock bands. I can show you reggaeton singer

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Children, healthy lifestyles, funny tv shows...

Ideal language community partner

Someone easy going. I am nervous about practising my French with others.

My learning goals

To be able to speak other languages. To be more comfortable with conversations in French.

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A gorgeous Latin...

My learning goals

Learn Spanish as quick as possible

My favorite topics

Any topic - just the basics would be nice - everyday usage words and phrases

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My learning goals

Improve my speaking abilities in French, Spanish and German...

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Travel, culture, literature, news, weather, travel, nature, philosophy. I know English, French, Spanish and German.

Perfect language exchange partner

Friendly, outgoing, intelligent

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Politics, current events, religion, history, different cultures,...

I want a conversation partner who is

Motivated, friendly, enthusiastic language learner

My learning goals

Become able to converse fluently and help others to do so

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My language exchange partner is

Someone who is nice and can talk for hour...

My learning goals

To become more proficient in French and Spanish

My favorite topics

Anything

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My learning goals

Have fun and improve language...

My favorite topics

Politics, Psychology, Travel, Privacy issues

Ideal language community partner

Women or man who like to travel and are openminded...

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I’m interested in Politics/World Issues, Creative Writing, Comic...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone with who I don’t have to force conversation, who is kind and well rounded, and who is fun to talk to.

My learning goals

Just making friends around the world is enough for me.

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Perfect language exchange partner

Someone that can explain in multiple way the same thing FEMALE...

My learning goals

I want to be fluent in Arabic .Germain and Japanese is for fun

My favorite topics

Family , history , religion , anime

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My learning goals

Knowing better my language and also other language...

My favorite topics

Books,religion,humanity,different studies, challenges and changes

I want a conversation partner who is

I would like to communicate with all:)

Looking for an online language exchange partner in Ottawa, Canada?

Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 272 English speakers in Ottawa 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 Ottawa?

In Ottawa there are 272 members ready to have a English language exchange.

Are there other locations in Canada other than Ottawa where I can find a English language exchange partner?

You can also find a English Tandem partner in <a href=/learn/english/longueuil />Longueuil, <a href=/learn/english/laval />Laval, and <a href=/learn/english/halifax />Halifax.

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 272 of them coming from Ottawa.