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Learn English in Seoul

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Seoul

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English

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Japanese

My favorite topics

I love photography, teaching, literature, gaming, sports, singing/music,...

My language exchange partner is

People who are willing to be good friends!

My learning goals

To become fluent in the languages I'm learning

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S.

Seoul

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Chinese (Traditional)

Ideal language community partner

친절하고 다정한 사람을 만나고 싶어요. Kind, friendly, chatty person...

My learning goals

한국어로 유창하게 말하고 싶어요! To speak Korean fluently!

My favorite topics

스포츠. 강아지.건강. Sports. Pets. Health ☺️

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Seoul

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My learning goals

아직 한국어가 부족해서 더 열심히 하고 싶어요! And I can always help with English...

My favorite topics

I just moved to Seoul to study for my masters so I’m looking for some friends~~ 저는 고려대학교 대학원에 다닐 거라서 서울에 왔어요! 친구를 만나고 싶어요~

Ideal conversation exchange partner

저는 역사 되게 좋아해서, 박물관에 가고 싶은 사람 있으면 좋을 것 같애용^^

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Seoul

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Korean

My favorite topics

Sports, hobbies, daily life, social issues, and current new...

Perfect language exchange partner

Fun, patient, respectful, and interesting

My learning goals

Improve speaking and listening

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9,963

English speakers in Seoul

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Seoul

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Korean

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone nice who can hold a long conversation. open minde...

My learning goals

I would like to be able to better learn grammar and not relying on a translator.

My favorite topics

I am visiting Korea. I would love to go out and get a coffee and exchange language in person! I love reading. My favorite topics are psychology, philosophy, and neuroscience. My favorite hobby is rock climbing !

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M.

Seoul

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English

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Cantonese

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Korean

My learning goals

한국어 잘 하고 싶다 I want to improve my Korean writing, speaking, and...

My favorite topics

음악, 음식, 채팅. 다음달에 한국에 갈거예요 I can help improve your English! ~ kakao: masonjh96

My language exchange partner is

좋은 친구 찿아염. 우리 친구 하자 ㅋ ^_^ I prefer someone who is kind and friendly. Also prefer long term relationships!

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Seoul

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English

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Korean

My favorite topics

Food, games, music, movies, and any kind of daily life convo...

Ideal language community partner

Someone willing to chat enthusiastically and learn each other languages through casual conversations.

My learning goals

Be comfortable speaking korean and get consistent with the language and also make some friends!

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D.

Seoul

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English

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Korean

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Pleasant personality and driven to improve...

My learning goals

I would like to improve my Korean to help me in my work.

My favorite topics

Media, travel, and life in general.

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Seoul

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English

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Spanish

My learning goals

Currently learning Spanish but love to speak in English too...

My favorite topics

I like to talk about current events, football and many subjects

Perfect language exchange partner

People who are positive and like to talk alot!

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Seoul

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English

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Japanese

My favorite topics

Movies, shows, games, books, musi...

I want a conversation partner who is

Patient :) OK with shy people

My learning goals

Have a fluent conversation

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M.

Seoul

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English

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Japanese

My language exchange partner is

Someone who enjoys good conversation :) someone that I can learn...

My learning goals

To be advanced enough to communicate and make a difference in society

My favorite topics

Movies,music,fashion,cars, skateboarding,snowboarding I am a adventurous person so anything outdoors exploring new cultures is always best

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Seoul

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English

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Korean

My learning goals

목표는 자연스럽게 말 할 수 있는 정도입니다. 그러니까 재밌는 회화를 하고 싶기도 하답니다...

My favorite topics

제가 판타지랑 마법적인 것과 관련된 엔터테인먼트을 좋아하는데 예를들면 책이랑 애니메이션입니다.

Ideal language community partner

아직까지 유창하게 못 하고 꽤 천천히 말해서 참을성 있는 친절하시는 분들께 계시면 좋겠다.

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Seoul

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English

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Spanish

My favorite topics

cats and dancin...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

someone who also shares my interest in reggaetón

My learning goals

fluent conversations in spanish

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D.

Seoul

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English

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Korean

Perfect language exchange partner

Friendly and Kind perso...

My learning goals

To communicate in Korean well with the native speakers.

My favorite topics

Travel, Food, Culture, movie

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N.

Seoul

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English

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Japanese

My learning goals

I want to be bilingual by the time I'm 30 :...

My favorite topics

Cooking, games, traveling, nature

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone who is willing to help and wants help! Friendly people are a plus! Let's have interesting conversations!

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B.

Seoul

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English

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Korean

My favorite topics

Dancer. Business student ‍. Mental health advocate...

My language exchange partner is

Please, put efforts in our conversation. Write more than “Hi, how are you”. I dont like plain “interviews”, Q&A “games”, small meaningless talks with strangers. ❗️그냥 “안녕하세요” = 저는 답장을 쓰지 않을게요~

My learning goals

Please, correct my mistakes! Here not for dating!

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Seoul

Fluent

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English

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Vietnamese

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Japanese

Ideal language community partner

Friend and just wants to have a conversation of instreat...

My learning goals

To have base understanding around language and to have fun.

My favorite topics

Culture, food, fitness, lifestyle, games

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Seoul

Fluent

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English

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Korean

My learning goals

I would like to be able to carry out conversations in Korean...

My favorite topics

I love talking about music, art, and animals. But I love to talk about anything.

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Can speak some English and can speak Korean.

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Seoul

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English

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Japanese

My favorite topics

I love Japanese manga, music, anime etc. I also enjoy gaming,...

Perfect language exchange partner

Someone who can speak Japanese fluently and teach me some Japanese OR someone who wants to practice English/한국어 conversation. 일본어 잘하시는 분 혹은 영어/한국어 회화를 연습하고 싶은 분

My learning goals

I wanna be good at Japanese. 일본어를 잘하고 싶습니다! I can teach you Korean, English as well! 한국어, 영어 회화 연습을 도와드립니다!

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Seoul

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English

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Korean

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone who I talk equally in English and korean/Japanese with:)....

My learning goals

I wish to become proficient enough to feel comfortable having friends who only speak korean/Japanese

My favorite topics

Movies, documentaries, music

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Seoul

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English

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Korean

My learning goals

I want to learn Korean wel...

My favorite topics

about everything, I want to practice more

My language exchange partner is

I have a bad language level, I will need help

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Seoul

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English

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Chinese (Simplified)

My favorite topics

daily,culture ,social,po...

Ideal language community partner

patient,kindful&friendly want to talk more than to listen

My learning goals

Wanna know about eastern culture

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Seoul

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Korean

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Emoji

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French

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Spanish

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English

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Fun and talkative person who are passionated in fashion and art...

My learning goals

To make cool friends in the world also I want to hang out and work with them for cool projects.

My favorite topics

Fashion, AI art, Music, Artworks, Gossips

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Seoul

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English

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Chinese (Simplified)

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Chinese (Traditional)

My learning goals

I hope not to forget what ive learne...

My favorite topics

Just everyday life topics!!

Perfect language exchange partner

I would want someone who can meet face to face on a regular basis!

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Seoul

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English

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Korean

My favorite topics

seeking the emotional scenes, texts and something between....

I want a conversation partner who is

Beautiful and cute someone who have knowledge about art of love, friendship and praying for the others.

My learning goals

being not afraid for the unseen.

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Seoul

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English

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French

My language exchange partner is

Open-minded and helpful....

My learning goals

To become business proficient in French and Chinese

My favorite topics

Current events, finance, books, movies

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Seoul

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English

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Korean

My learning goals

Improve my social skills in korea...

My favorite topics

Not much of a small talker.

Ideal language community partner

Can hang out as well as learning.

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O.

Seoul

Fluent

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English

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Korean

My favorite topics

travelling , tv shows ,musi...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone who is friendly and wants to practice english

My learning goals

Be able to survive in korea with my limited korean

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Seoul

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English

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Korean

Perfect language exchange partner

Interactive, interesting and fun-lovin...

My learning goals

Want to be able to speak conversational korean.

My favorite topics

archery, photography, food, KPOP and dramas

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Seoul

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Korean

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English

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Spanish

My learning goals

Speak fluently to communicate with global friend...

My favorite topics

Travel, Language, Hangout

I want a conversation partner who is

Easy-going, Caring, smiley person

Looking for an online language exchange partner in Seoul, South Korea?

Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 9,963 English speakers in Seoul 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 Seoul?

In Seoul there are 9,963 members ready to have a English language exchange.

Are there other locations in South Korea other than Seoul where I can find a English language exchange partner?

You can also find a English Tandem partner in <a href=/learn/english/uijeongbu-si />Uijeongbu-si, <a href=/learn/english/changwon />Changwon, and <a href=/learn/english/jeonju-si />Jeonju-si.

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 9,963 of them coming from Seoul.