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
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Join a global community
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A.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Chinese (Simplified)
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...
Ideal conversation 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!
T.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Japanese
Perfect language exchange partner
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.
Kai uses Tandem to share their culture with other members.
“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!”
K.
Vancouver
NEWFluent
English
Malay
LEARNS
Japanese
My favorite topics
#Food #Places #Music #J-pop #Bands #Culture #Folktales #Volleyball...
Perfect language exchange 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
My learning goals
Absorb vocabulary. Good grammar. Continuous conversation. Logical discussion. Relatable conversations. Polite language. Casual language. Local slang.
L.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
I want a conversation partner who is
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,
B.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
Chinese (Simplified)
LEARNS
Japanese
My learning goals
To become fluent in the languages I'm practicin...
My favorite topics
I love talking about a variety of topics. My favorites are art, spirituality, technology and creativity
My language exchange partner is
Someone who is extremely enthusiastic about learning
I.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My favorite topics
Dancing salsa. Writing. Reading. Learning to play the drums....
Ideal language community partner
Patient, understanding, encouraging, uplifting, honest, kind, and fun!
My learning goals
Be conversationally fluent in Spanish by the end of the year! Finally understand all the songs I listen to at salsa. Watch Spanish movies and shows without subtitles.
S.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My learning goals
I would like to learn enough Spanish vocabulary and grammar to...
My favorite topics
Travelling, politics, food, and social justice.
Perfect language exchange partner
Someone who wants to chat often but without pressure. Patience is appreciated! Someone who can help me gain confidence speaking Spanish and/or French!
M.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
German
My favorite topics
Nature, science, animals (I work with dogs), kickboxing, music...
I want a conversation partner who is
**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.
S.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
French
LEARNS
Korean
My favorite topics
Makeup, Fashion, Beauty, Travel, Music, Art, Animals, Linguistic...
Ideal conversation exchange 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
R.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
Chinese (Traditional)
LEARNS
Japanese
Perfect language exchange partner
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！ ...
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！ I plan to travel to Japan in the near future! So, I would love to be able to chat with people when I am there.
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!
D.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
French
LEARNS
Korean
My learning goals
I really want to learn as many languages as I can, and make amazing...
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
I want a conversation partner who is
Someone outgoing, and is able to keep a conversation going.
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/saskatoon />Saskatoon, <a href=/learn/english/calgary />Calgary, and <a href=/learn/english/peterborough />Peterborough.
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.