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San Diego

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My favorite topics

Netflix, Tennis, Golf, Soccer, Basketball. Good food from other...

My language exchange partner is

Someone who is easy to talk with! Meet people from other cultures that speak all of the other languages I said I’m interested in!

My learning goals

To find people to talk with in Mandarin firstly as I can speak it but don’t have enough people to practice with where I live (maybe learn some new things too). Learn basic words for the other languages I said I’m learning/interested in

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T.

San Diego

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Korean

Ideal language community partner

I want someone who is patient and willing to teach and willing...

My learning goals

I really want to be fluent or as close to fluent as possible in one of the languages by the end of the year

My favorite topics

Music, Cultures, Movies, Writing, Animals, and pretty much everything in between.

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A.

San Diego

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Romanian

My learning goals

To be fluent in the language that I’m learning...

My favorite topics

I like to converse about many topics.

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Funny, outgoing, and loves a good conversation.

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T.

San Diego

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French

My favorite topics

I enjoy talking about video games or just life in general. I...

Perfect language exchange partner

Well, I mean I prefer someone who can help me learn. Someone who could make time out of their busy schedule, but I’m okay with whoever and whatever!

My learning goals

I’d like to learn to speak fluently. Or In just downtime so I’ll be able to converse with friends from other countries!

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English speakers in San Diego

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San Diego

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Tagalog, Filipino

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Korean

I want a conversation partner who is

한국어를 진지하게 공부하고 있어서, 영어를 진지하게 공부하는 사람이랑 대화하고 싶어요. 제가 한국어를 이해할...

My learning goals

제 소개: 미국 캘리포니아주 샌디에고에 살아요. 우리 부모님은 필리핀 사람이고 저는 미국에서 태어났습니다. 한국말 공부를 관심 어떻게 시작했어요? 솔직히 특별한 이유 없어요 ㅎㅎㅎ 그냥 한국 문화에 관심이 많아서 독학으로 한국어를 열심히 공부하고 있습니다. 한국말을 한 10년동안 배웠는데 아직 잘 못해요. 원어민이랑 문법 더 배우고 싶어요. 영어를 많이 가르쳐줄 수 있습니다. 한국 하고 미국 시차 커서 일주일 안에 30분 동안 통화할까요?

My favorite topics

한국 드라마와 케이팝 아이돌 관심 없어서 대화안해요. 대신 인생 일상 주제 대화할래요

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W.

San Diego

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Polish

My learning goals

I want to be able to speak multiple languages reasonably well....

My favorite topics

California / I like languages, music, going to the gym, and food. I sing, play and study // // I work in hospitality ️‍

My language exchange partner is

I’m focused on Polish right now. Someone open-minded and fun to talk with. Anything is fine with me. I like learning and helping other people learn, too

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K.

San Diego

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Persian

My favorite topics

I enjoy conversations about the unknown. I like history, and...

Ideal language community partner

An understanding, welcoming partner. Someone willing to learn from me as I would learn from them.

My learning goals

Fluency, understanding of the other culture, and appreciation for a new friend

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N.

San Diego

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Persian

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone who is friendly, nice, and can understand that I’m not...

My learning goals

I would like to improve my Spanish, Farsi and Hebrew.

My favorite topics

I like talking about psychology, music (Florence and the Machine, Sia, Of Monsters and Men, etc.), food, cooking, eating, Game of Thrones, traveling, and so much more

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San Diego

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French

My learning goals

Listening attentively and speaking with kindness. Help someone...

My favorite topics

Tango argentino, french language, running, clean water, positive thoughts, thoughts have power, healthful eating habits, yoga, personal finances, salsa and bachata dancing, I'm currently develping a passion for tennis,

Perfect language exchange partner

Active, fun open minded, ever changing, always evolving people

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T.

San Diego

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Spanish

My favorite topics

I love learning about new cultures and meeting new people. I...

I want a conversation partner who is

Necesito ayuda para hablar, me gusta la gente paciente y curiosaaa

My learning goals

I’ve been to Spain and I plan on living in Costa Rica in 2024. I would love to learn how to have basic conversations and eventually become fluent in Spanish.

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M.

San Diego

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French

My language exchange partner is

Someone who is friendly and open-minded (:...

My learning goals

To be able to use language in travel, speak fluently in French

My favorite topics

Singing, sailing, salsa, music, reading

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M.

San Diego

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English

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French

My learning goals

I want to work on conversational French. Planning to travel and...

My favorite topics

Travel, arts, outdoors, values and identities, culture, science, and current events.

Ideal language community partner

Knows some English, fluent in French, wants to talk about random topics, and is okay not speaking all the time but willing to join conversation when they have time and energy to do so.

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San Diego

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My favorite topics

Me gusta hablar sobre cultura, comida, musica, el box, el mundo,...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Gente con la mente abierta. Las personas que estén aquí para aprender y lograr fluidez en otro idioma. Las que estén tratando de quitarse el miedo que viene de aprender un nuevo idioma.

My learning goals

Quiero practicar mis habilidades como intérprete y necesito ayuda escuchando a la gente hablar y tratando de interpretar en inglés casi de inmediato. También estoy dispuesto a ayudarles a todos que me ayuden a mi. :)

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J.

San Diego

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Perfect language exchange partner

Native Spanish speaker who would like to learn Englis...

My learning goals

Verbal fluency, increase my speaking and listening abilities

My favorite topics

Life, work, TV, movies, culture

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B.

San Diego

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Japanese

My learning goals

To expand my vocabulary, practice grammar and gain confidence...

My favorite topics

Food for sure. I love food. I love to read. Sometimes I'll watch anime. I like movies and music, of course! Finally, I like being outside. Especially when it's not too hot out!

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone who will help me practice new things I am learning. Someone patient.

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C.

San Diego

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Spanish

My favorite topics

Movie, music, food, anything reall...

My language exchange partner is

Anyone that loves learning

My learning goals

Learn Spanish mostly by summer

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

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T.

San Diego

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Georgian

Ideal language community partner

Someone who is willing, or interested in working with me for...

My learning goals

I am also personally invested on becoming conversational in Georgian. I am currently studying it's grammar, so I am eager to learn on the side

My favorite topics

I am a student of linguistics at UCSD looking to talk about the Georgian language, and conduct a sort of study on the phoneticism of the Georgian language. It's just so fascinating, more people need to know about it !

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J.

San Diego

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Italian

My learning goals

vorrei migliorare il mio italiano...

My favorite topics

Voglio aiutare gli altri con il loro inglese. possiamo parlare di qualsiasi cosa! I love talking about anything!

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Mi piacciono le persone con un buon senso dell'umorismo e condividono cose interessanti sulla loro cultura e sono disposte ad aiutare il mio italiano

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San Diego

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English

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Japanese

My favorite topics

Culture, movies and tv, history, food, travel, anime, video game...

Perfect language exchange partner

Someone who is interested interested in talking about culture

My learning goals

I would like to be fluent in Japanese by 2025

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G.

San Diego

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American Sign Language

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone nice, funny, and someone who will help me out and correct...

My learning goals

I want to be able to speak well in other languages and work on my accents.

My favorite topics

Books, school, travel, culture, and learning. I also love theatre and music! I love to draw and make art. I also like to talk about vegetarianism.

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D.

San Diego

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Spanish

My learning goals

Practice speaking intermediate level Spanish....

My favorite topics

Travel, animals, family, food

My language exchange partner is

Someone who speaks Spanish. Me gustaría practicar español/inglés.

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San Diego

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English

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Korean

My favorite topics

I love watching martial art films and kdramas, future chef in...

Ideal language community partner

Someone I can be friends with and talk with often or someone that can help me with Korean.

My learning goals

Learn more Korean especially learning to read and write in Korean.

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J.

San Diego

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English

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Japanese

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone who is fun to talk to...

My learning goals

I would like to be conversational in Japanese.

My favorite topics

Technology, photograph, food

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M.

San Diego

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English

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Italian

My learning goals

To improve conversational skills...

My favorite topics

Outdoor activities (hiking, running, cycling), music, travel

Perfect language exchange partner

Friendly, open-minded, curious :)

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S.

San Diego

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My favorite topics

I enjoy adventuring, surfing, painting, reading, et...

I want a conversation partner who is

Anyone adventurous, curious, or interesting

My learning goals

I want to expand my conversational abilities in French.

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A.

San Diego

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English

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Italian

My language exchange partner is

Una persona che sia simpatica, sia entusiasta di imparare una...

My learning goals

Studiavo (la pandemia) italiano all'università. Ho vissuto in Italia per un mese quasi 5 anni fa, e l'esperienza è stata fantastica. Un giorno vorrei insegnare l'inglese agli stranieri!

My favorite topics

Qualsiasi cosa

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J.

San Diego

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Valyrian

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Spanish

My learning goals

Parlare e scrivere italiano, español, francais fluentemente....

My favorite topics

Soy un abogado que ayuda a las personas a vivir o invertir en negocios y propiedades en California y Canadá. Sono un avvocato che aiuta le persone a vivere o investire in aziende e proprietà in California e in Canada.

Ideal language community partner

Entrepreneurs, personi dedicati, divertenti (sentido con humor), emozionante (interesante), simpatici (amable). Hai recensioni interessanti come me. Una persona carismática.

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A.

San Diego

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English

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Russian

My favorite topics

I’m not sure haha. We can talk about anything but i’m really...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone that I can connect with.

My learning goals

To become fluent or at least have an understanding of the language.

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H.

San Diego

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Chinese (Simplified)

Perfect language exchange partner

Anyone who likes to talk....

My learning goals

Conversational skill improvement

My favorite topics

Hello, I really like to travel and learn about new cultures. I also like to learn different languages. Nice to meet you!

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C.

San Diego

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English

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Hebrew

My learning goals

Be able to read and speak in a conversational way and be able...

My favorite topics

Sports, movies, news, fitness, technology, Torah, prayers

I want a conversation partner who is

Helpful, clear accent, fun

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

Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 351 English speakers in San Diego 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 San Diego?

In San Diego there are 351 members ready to have a English language exchange.

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

You can also find a English Tandem partner in <a href=/learn/english/tempe />Tempe, <a href=/learn/english/memphis />Memphis, and <a href=/learn/english/bloomington />Bloomington.

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 351 of them coming from San Diego.