Learn English in Vancouver
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T.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Emoji
Armenian
Italian
My favorite topics
life , culture , career , food and travel ...
My language exchange partner is
I prefer to talk to someone respectful and smart. Please be original and kind and share exciting things about your culture
My learning goals
I want to speak fluently, travel and meet new friends
M.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
American Sign Language
Ladino
Ideal language community partner
I'm happy to talk to all sorts of people. I am a transgender...
My learning goals
I'm primarily interested in improving my Spanish
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)
L.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Japanese
My learning goals
I am just casually learning 日本語 right now. I'm happy to help...
My favorite topics
Fish/aquariums, gardening, music, video games, science, technology, writing fiction, colloquial sayings/things that translate interestingly, jokes (I am hard to offend), how you think, what's important to you, your pets, anything you want to tell me :>
Ideal conversation exchange partner
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！
A.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
Spanish
LEARNS
Italian
My favorite topics
Sports, politics, economics, philosphy, music, ar...
Perfect language exchange partner
Open to new discussions and as commited as I am to becoming fluent! I live in Vancouver and love the mountains
My learning goals
To speak conversational Italian!
Find more than
718
English speakers in Vancouver
Z.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
I want a conversation partner who is
Spanish-speakers from México to help improve my spanish...
My learning goals
Fluency in Spanish; Improving my grammar and accent; Learning local slang and phrases used in Mexico.
My favorite topics
Daily life, travel, food, art, film, current events, politics, local customs and culture
J.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Portuguese
My learning goals
I am moving to Mexico in the future and teaching there, so learning...
My favorite topics
I love traveling, running, and working out every day. I am a cook, a baker, a musician, a dancer, a poet, a swimmer, a martial artist, and a lot more. I am curious about everything!
My language exchange partner is
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.
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A.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
French
My learning goals
Me encantaría conocer culturas y un día viajar a conocerlas en...
My favorite topics
les choses qui te font sourire ✨ ig:@afacheen | @queersalsero
Perfect language exchange partner
ideally someone who washes their hands after using the bathroom but I’ve been told to not hold such high standards
L.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Hebrew
My favorite topics
Culture, linguistics, psychology, history, spirituality, music,...
I want a conversation partner who is
Please actually tell me if I’m making mistakes...don’t just be polite haha
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
A.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Chinese (Simplified)
My language exchange partner is
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
K.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
Malay
LEARNS
Japanese
My learning goals
Absorb vocabulary. Good grammar. Continuous conversation. Logical...
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
Ideal language community partner
#Restless #Noisy #Loud #Hyperactive #Crazy #Chatty #Blabbermouth #Curious #Alien #Weird #Excited #Troublemaker #Weeb #NEET #Riajuu #Smartass #Sarcastic #Uncouth #Straightforward #Busybody #OpenMinded #Aggresive #Natural #Happy #Fun #Kind #Free #CanHangOut
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S.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
Perfect language 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.
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.
I want a conversation partner who is
Patient, understanding, encouraging, uplifting, honest, kind, and fun!
J.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
Portuguese
LEARNS
German
My favorite topics
Travel, dance, culture, science, and science fictio...
My language exchange partner is
Funny and nice persone to talk with
My learning goals
Imrpove my skill in the languages i already have some knowledge of, and learn Russian adn Japanese
Simone uses Tandem to learn English skills required for her career.
"I hadn't learnt English for 15 years and only a year ago I was A2, or rather holiday English. Now I'm preparing for the C1 exam! So if you want to brush up on a language, Tandem is the perfect app for you."
N.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Korean
My learning goals
Increased speaking proficiency in Korean and Chines...
My favorite topics
Studying languages, culture, food, travel, k dramas
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Friendly, patient, kind and understanding people who can talk about anything
T.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Japanese
I want a conversation partner who is
Knowledgable about language spoken. Can articulate language appropriately...
My learning goals
Become conversational. Become fluent. Become confident. Understand colloquial lanaguges and slang. Learn formal and informal. Speak faster. Comprehend quicker.
My favorite topics
I love to learn languages and dance. I am a bboy (breakdance). I like to travel. I am currently studying Cognitive Science and Linguistics in University.
S.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
French
LEARNS
Korean
My learning goals
Perfect my French, learn the basics of Vietnamese (Southern)...
My favorite topics
Makeup, Fashion, Beauty, Travel, Music, Art, Animals, Linguistics
My language exchange partner is
are patient, kind, and eager to help and learn! Also I would like to make new friends local to Vancouver
D.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
French
LEARNS
Korean
Ideal conversation exchange partner
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.
My favorite topics
I am a certified English instructor.i can help you with English however my Korean and Japanese skills are low. I like to talk about travel, the future, goals and dreams, buisness, dance and Overall I just like talking and hearing other people share their
H.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My learning goals
Conversational fluency in Spanish, French, German and Italia...
My favorite topics
Film, music, art, culture.
Perfect language exchange partner
Open minded individuals looking to exchange audio messages or calls to properly develop language fluency and fluidity.
L.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My learning goals
I want to learn how to speak different languages, want to learn...
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,
Ideal language community partner
I like to talk to people who are outgoing, funny, open minded to learning new things and are motivated about life and are open minded.
M.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
German
Perfect language exchange partner
**Native speakers only please.** Someone who is serious and wants...
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.
My favorite topics
Nature, science, animals (I work with dogs), kickboxing, music (70's - 2000's) & house plants.
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!
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/langley />Langley, <a href=/learn/english/montreal />Montreal, and <a href=/learn/english/whitby />Whitby.
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.