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English

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Japanese

My favorite topics

Music, Travel, Culture, Food, TV Shows, Movies, Sports, Books,...

My language exchange partner is

Someone who is open-minded, easy-going, and I can have many conversations with

My learning goals

To better my speaking skills and to meet new people To travel to new places

J.

J.

Seattle

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French

Ideal language community partner

Someone who enjoys the details of life and can find the interesting...

My learning goals

I’m very dedicated to learning French right now — my comprehension is decent, but my speaking skills need work.

My favorite topics

I enjoy art, literature, music, and movies/television (critiques of sitcoms are welcome!) Overall, I just love to hear about people’s lives and their interests

K.

K.

Seattle

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My learning goals

我想提高我的中文水平。我想开始看中国视频和发短信。Message me...

My favorite topics

Cinema, literature, languages, travelling, art, engineering, food. 我喜欢书籍,电影,语言,旅游,美术,工程师,和食物哈哈

Ideal conversation exchange partner

如果你可以用中文,我会很开心。我可以用英语回复 ☺️ My Instagram: ktdilsiz

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T.

Seattle

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My favorite topics

I love making friends, helping others, watching Taiwanese dramas,...

Perfect language exchange partner

Someone who is patient, kind, and respectful!

My learning goals

I want to learn fluent Taiwanese Mandarin as I hope to live in Taiwan one day. I also love making friends! :)

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English speakers in Seattle

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Seattle

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Tagalog, Filipino

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Spanish

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone who is serious about learning and/or teaching! Not here...

My learning goals

Get better at speaking Spanish, Tagalog, and/or Russian.

My favorite topics

I really like history, reading, music, and video games

G.

G.

Seattle

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Portuguese

My learning goals

Quero ser capaz de entender e falar sobre a maioria dos assuntos...

My favorite topics

Viagem, música, ioga, crescimento pessoal, espiritualidade, arte, eventos, moda, comida, cultura, qualquer coisa.

My language exchange partner is

Alguém que fale português e que seja muito fácil de conversar e que tenha muitos pontos de vista interessantes sobre a vida

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B.

Seattle

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My favorite topics

I enjoy running and hiking in the summer and snowboarding in...

Ideal language community partner

I would like to hear about your culture, if you live outside of the United States. I really enjoy learning about how people live. I would also really like if you corrected my grammar, so I know when I make a mistake.

My learning goals

I want to be able to understand people in normal conversation, and I want to improve my terrible accent.

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A.

Seattle

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Ideal conversation exchange partner

People who want to practice English. I just moved to Seattle...

My learning goals

Get more fluent in German and Chinese and learn basic Spanish

My favorite topics

Travel, current events, language learning, hiking

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M.

Seattle

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Chinese (Traditional)

My learning goals

I am working toward fluency in Mandarin Chinese. I am still a...

My favorite topics

Stories, Travel, Language Learning

Perfect language exchange partner

People that enjoy communicating and working hard on communicating well. I am happy to talk to most people. I am also looking for a partner that wants to study English very hard and help me study Mandarin just as much.

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M.

Seattle

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Russian

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Czech

My favorite topics

Hi, I’m an American-born (&raised) Lithuanian and my native Language...

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone interested in politics.

My learning goals

I want to get better at talking about subjects I care about.

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M.

Seattle

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My language exchange partner is

Likes to travel & learn new things....

My learning goals

I want to improve my French and learn some Italian, Greek and Dutch before visiting France, Italy, Greece and the Netherlands next month.

My favorite topics

Books, movies, music & television.

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H.

Seattle

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My learning goals

Improve my spoken Chinese 提高中文口语水...

My favorite topics

Music, science, movies, running

Ideal language community partner

喜欢学英语,喜欢教中文的人!(Someone who likes to learn English and teach Chinese!)

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Seattle

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Turkish

My favorite topics

I love discussing music, travel, culture/ar...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Making a great friend in another city on the other side if the globe would be awesome!

My learning goals

I would like to eventually become Fluent in Turkish (ficusing on Turkish mainly) Spanish and German even Arabic!

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A.

Seattle

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Chinese (Simplified)

Perfect language exchange partner

A good friend, potential business partner, or romantic interest...

My learning goals

To learn and be able to communicate fluently in other languages.

My favorite topics

Life, love, science, religion, books, video games, travel, romance.

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S.

Seattle

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English

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Japanese

My learning goals

Achieve better conversational fluency. I can read at N2 level,...

My favorite topics

Language learning, travel, writing, puzzles, reading, TV/movies, superhero comics, health/fitness, religion

I want a conversation partner who is

Patient, understanding, easy-going

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J.

Seattle

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English

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Korean

My favorite topics

Music, LoL, PUBG, Korean food, gym, basketball, culture, coding/developer...

My language exchange partner is

Casual conversation, long-term friendship, or language partner.

My learning goals

Listening practice/Reading practice to understand Korean YouTube videos and live streams.

Kai

Kai uses Tandem to share their culture with other members.

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“I love Tandem Pro. When I’m taking a trip to a new place, I always check out the “Travel” section to see if there is anyone who looks interesting there. It’s like having a local guide who teaches you a bit of their language!”

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Seattle

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Italian

Ideal language community partner

Patient, friendly, and knowledgeable people :)...

My learning goals

Learn beginner to intermediate level Italian

My favorite topics

Books, technology, entertainment

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Seattle

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French

My learning goals

Stronger grammar, and expanded vocabular...

My favorite topics

Film, politics, social movements, pop culture

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Thoughtful; conversationalist

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Seattle

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My favorite topics

I enjoy tech business, current events, dogs, AI, yoga, social...

Perfect language exchange partner

Open minded, patient, down to earth, engaging, people

My learning goals

Solid everyday conversational vocabulary and meeting new friends

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Seattle

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English

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Hindi

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Spanish

I want a conversation partner who is

A person who is interested in learning a new language and wants...

My learning goals

Want to learn as much Spanish as possible before I move to the United States.

My favorite topics

Medicine Football Food TV Shows Movies Books Health and Fitness Technology

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M.

Seattle

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Chinese (Simplified)

My learning goals

I’m working on improving my Chinese writing and communication...

My favorite topics

I'm an adventurous person who loves the outdoors, cooking, reading, and tinkering with code. I enjoy photography, exploring different parts of the world and staying active—I'm planning a trip to China and would love to practice Chinese with a partner!

My language exchange partner is

A language exchange partner who enjoys sharing stories, discussing daily life, and exploring cultural nuances. I believe we can help each other grow by practicing our target languages and learning about each other’s cultures.

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A.

Seattle

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Fluent

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English

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Spanish

My favorite topics

Science, computer science, tumblr, books, music, puzzles, knitting,...

Ideal language community partner

People who will talk in Spanish with me and be patient when I make mistakes.

My learning goals

I want to practice writing and speaking. I can translate Spanish to English but every time I try to go the other way I panic. Someday I’d like to answer back in Spanish when my loved ones try to speak to me in their first language!

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W.

Seattle

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English

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Japanese

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone who wants to learn languages, just like me...

My learning goals

Learning enough to make friends!

My favorite topics

I’ll talk about anything, but I really enjoy talking about video games.

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J.

Seattle

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Spanish

My learning goals

More confidence as I develop my skill...

My favorite topics

Non profit work, Seattle, books, podcasts,

Perfect language exchange partner

Someone patient to practice

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Seattle

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English

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Spanish

My favorite topics

Life issues, psychology, philosophy, exercise, travel...

I want a conversation partner who is

A good listener, patient, happy, genuine, intelligent, fun, funny.

My learning goals

All about speaking Portuguese! I want to be able to have a conversation with somebody in Portuguese.

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V.

Seattle

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English

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Greek

My language exchange partner is

Responsive, gives constructive criticis...

My learning goals

Conversational and possibly fluent in Greek

My favorite topics

School, career, everything

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E.

Seattle

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Spanish

My learning goals

See what I'm all about!! >>>https://www.gofundme.com/4erkyckk<<...

My favorite topics

Social entrepreneur/youth counselor/university student. I like martial arts, travel, food, life changing experiences, good friends, music, books, movies, sailing, golf. I'm more than a picture. Get to know me~

Ideal language community partner

Anybody who loves life and wants to have a friend in Seattle, Washington.

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Seattle

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French

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Korean

My favorite topics

Languages, music, current events, education, food, and more....

Ideal conversation exchange partner

***I am engaged. I am not looking for romance. I only want to practice Korean and make friends.*** ***약혼했어요. 연애 관심이 없어요. 한국어 연습하고 친구 사귀기만 제 목적이에요.***

My learning goals

비정상회담 참가자 만큼 자연스럽게 말하고 싶어요 ㅋㅋ. 그렇게 하려면 단어 많이 배워야 하고 말하기 연습 꼭 필요해요!

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S.

Seattle

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English

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Korean

Perfect language exchange partner

I would like to make some new Korean friends ...

My learning goals

I am traveling to Korea in April and want to learn some basics. I know a few words and phrases but would like to be able to communicate better.

My favorite topics

Travel, food, cooking, shopping, adventure

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P.

Seattle

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English

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French

My learning goals

ٱتكلم مصري شوي، ولكن سأكون مدارسة اللغة العربية الفصحى للمبتدئين...

My favorite topics

teaching Arabic, if you have any experience! Or teaching any language in particular. Also, I'd love to hear about your experiences abroad learning languages, or if you haven't had any, your goals for learning abroad

I want a conversation partner who is

Academic, patient, and okay with speaking عربي فصحى

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

Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 357 English speakers in Seattle 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 Seattle?

In Seattle there are 357 members ready to have a English language exchange.

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

You can also find a English Tandem partner in <a href=/learn/english/san-francisco />San Francisco, <a href=/learn/english/louisville />Louisville, and <a href=/learn/english/queens />Queens.

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 357 of them coming from Seattle.