Learn English in Vancouver
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L.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Japanese
My favorite topics
Fish/aquariums, gardening, music, video games, science, technology,...
My language exchange partner is
Easy going, lgbt friendly, open minded, life long learner, friendly, able to correct me if I'm being insesitive/ignorant or if I am wrong. Curious, has a sense of humor. People who want to practice speaking English. will let me practice speaking 日本語！
My learning goals
I am just casually learning 日本語 right now. I'm happy to help you learn English if you let me ask questions about your language, any language! I just enjoy learning new ways to communicate! If you speak 日本語 please talk to me!
Z.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My learning goals
Fluency in Spanish; Improving my grammar and accent; Learning...
My favorite topics
Daily life, travel, food, art, film, current events, politics, local customs and culture
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Spanish-speakers from México to help improve my spanish.
J.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Portuguese
My favorite topics
I love traveling, running, and working out every day. I am a...
Perfect language exchange partner
I would love to talk with anyone and everyone. My goal is to meet people and get to know them, because travel is my favourite thing so I can go there someday.
My learning goals
I am moving to Mexico in the future and teaching there, so learning the culture and language is my goal. I also just want to be friends with people here!
Find more than
718
English speakers in Vancouver
A.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My favorite topics
cosas que te hacen sonreir ✨ ig:@afacheen...
Ideal language community partner
ideally someone who washes their hands after using the bathroom but I’ve been told to not hold such high standards
My learning goals
Me encantaría conocer culturas y un día viajar a conocerlas en persona ✈️
L.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
French
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Please actually tell me if I’m making mistakes...don’t just be...
My learning goals
1. French: good enough to work in Montreal 2. Portuguese: to speak more naturally (improve vocab and grammar) 3. Hebrew: first learn the script oops
My favorite topics
Culture, linguistics, psychology, history, spirituality, music, or anything really
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T.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Emoji
My learning goals
To open doors around the world, make new friends, professionally...
My favorite topics
life , culture , career , food and travel I love talking about culture, languages, travel, food that tells stories, places and life, especially the kind that makes you think, laugh, or dream.
Ideal language community partner
Someone who is respectful, smart, not afraid to talk, laugh, and make mistakes along the way and genuinely curious. Do you know this is Tinder, not Tandem :P hahaha
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Join a global community
Learn what matters to you
Have fun, engaging conversations
A.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Chinese (Simplified)
Perfect language exchange partner
Friendly chinese speakers who want to practice English! 我们一半时间用英文聊天，一半时间用中文聊天，互相学习。如果你只想用英文聊天请不要联系我，谢谢。...
My learning goals
I'm hoping to make some friends from China. 也希望你能够纠正我的中文语法错误。谢谢！ Of course, I'm also happy to help correct your English!
My favorite topics
电视节目，美食，中西文化，象棋，编程，刀塔。我当然也很喜欢中国。我去过北京、上海、苏州、南通、厦门、张家界和长沙。Currently reading: 坏小孩。Currently watching: 琅琊榜
R.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
Chinese (Traditional)
LEARNS
Japanese
My learning goals
将来、日本で旅行つもりです。普通の会話を話せたいです！ ...
My favorite topics
教育大学院生ので、世界の教育を学びたいです！その以外、文豪と心理学も趣味があります。もちろん、日本の文化も楽しいです！ Since I am a graduate student studying Education, I’m interested in learning about education systems around the world!
I want a conversation partner who is
誰か間違いが怖くないです。そして、誰か私に私の間違いを手伝います！ Someone who is unafraid to make mistakes and willing to help me learn from my mistakes too!
D.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
French
LEARNS
Korean
My favorite topics
I am a certified English instructor.i can help you with English...
My language exchange partner is
Someone outgoing, and is able to keep a conversation going.
My learning goals
I really want to learn as many languages as I can, and make amazing friends. That way when I travel, I don't seem like a silly foreigner, but someone who can fully communicate the language.
Aria uses Tandem in preparation for her student exchange program.
"I've been using this app for years! Before Tandem, I could barely even string a sentence together in French and now I can speak it without even thinking!"
M.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
German
My favorite topics
Nature, science, animals (I work with dogs), kickboxing, music...
Perfect language exchange partner
**Native speakers only please.** Someone who is serious and wants to work on improving their language skills and patient enough to help me as well in return. Consistency is key!
My learning goals
I want to expand my vocabulary and speak about other topics beyond an introduction. My German is about a B1/B2 level. I am learning Spanish occasionally too, but I removed it temporarily from my profile. I don't know the language very well yet.
B.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
Chinese (Simplified)
LEARNS
Japanese
I want a conversation partner who is
Someone who is extremely enthusiastic about learnin...
My learning goals
To become fluent in the languages I'm practicing
My favorite topics
I love talking about a variety of topics. My favorites are art, spirituality, technology and creativity
M.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My learning goals
I'm primarily interested in improving my Spanis...
My favorite topics
History, philosophy, poetry, anthropology, vegetarian cooking, healthcare, human rights, medical/technical vocabulary, LGBTQ topics️, dogs, video games, psychology (also I can't shut up about my boyfriend)
My language exchange partner is
I'm happy to talk to all sorts of people. I am a transgender woman and open to respectful questions on the topic. Colombian Spanish speakers especially encouraged
S.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
French
LEARNS
Korean
My favorite topics
Makeup, Fashion, Beauty, Travel, Music, Art, Animals, Linguistic...
Ideal language community partner
are patient, kind, and eager to help and learn! Also I would like to make new friends local to Vancouver
My learning goals
Perfect my French, learn the basics of Vietnamese (Southern) and Korean
S.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Someone who wants to chat often but without pressure. Patience...
My learning goals
I would like to learn enough Spanish vocabulary and grammar to be confident travelling to Spanish speaking countries and chatting with people with ease. I would like to refresh my French enough to begin taking lessons again!
My favorite topics
Travelling, politics, food, and social justice.
H.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My favorite topics
Film, music, art, culture...
I want a conversation partner who is
Open minded individuals looking to exchange audio messages or calls to properly develop language fluency and fluidity.
My learning goals
Conversational fluency in Spanish, French, German and Italian
K.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
Malay
LEARNS
Japanese
My language exchange partner is
#Restless #Noisy #Loud #Hyperactive #Crazy #Chatty #Blabbermouth...
My learning goals
Absorb vocabulary. Good grammar. Continuous conversation. Logical discussion. Relatable conversations. Polite language. Casual language. Local slang.
My favorite topics
#Food #Places #Music #J-pop #Bands #Culture #Folktales #Volleyball #Haikyuu!! #LightNovels #Manga #Manhwa #Anime #Pokémon #Naruto #LogHorizon #Jobs #Teaching #Engineering #Chemistry #Teens #Relationships #NatureOrNurture #Writing #Fiction #DifferentWorld
I.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My learning goals
Be conversationally fluent in Spanish by the end of the year! Finally...
My favorite topics
Dancing salsa. Writing. Reading. Learning to play the drums. Psychology, intuition, emotion, and personal development. Travel and cultures. Pondering and discussing ideas on love, relationships, life, and creativity.
Ideal language community partner
Patient, understanding, encouraging, uplifting, honest, kind, and fun!
T.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Japanese
My favorite topics
I love to learn languages and dance. I am a bboy (breakdance)....
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Knowledgable about language spoken. Can articulate language appropriately for lesrners. Can adjust for skill levels. Can explain difficult concepts.
My learning goals
Become conversational. Become fluent. Become confident. Understand colloquial lanaguges and slang. Learn formal and informal. Speak faster. Comprehend quicker.
L.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
Perfect language exchange partner
I like to talk to people who are outgoing, funny, open minded...
My learning goals
I want to learn how to speak different languages, want to learn Spanish, Italian, Hebrew, French, Arabic. Would like to make real authentic genuine friendships with other outgoing males to have great conversations and bonding moments.
My favorite topics
Entrepreneurship, personal development, leadership, Food, sports, design, culture, travelling, working out, latest trends, interior design, music, clothes, cooking, bucket lists, fashion, cultural dances, animals, wine, art, ballet,
Looking for an online language exchange partner in Vancouver, Canada?
Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 718 English speakers in Vancouver 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 Vancouver?
In Vancouver there are 718 members ready to have a English language exchange.
Are there other locations in Canada other than Vancouver where I can find a English language exchange partner?
You can also find a English Tandem partner in <a href=/learn/english/edmonton />Edmonton, <a href=/learn/english/trois-rivieres />Trois-Rivieres, and <a href=/learn/english/guelph />Guelph.
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 718 of them coming from Vancouver.