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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

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Vancouver

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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)

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L.

Vancouver

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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!

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A.

Vancouver

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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!

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Z.

Vancouver

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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.

J.

Vancouver

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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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R.

Vancouver

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My favorite topics

I wanna be fluent in 4 languages :)...

Ideal language community partner

Willing to speak with anyone. The more languages you know, the better.

My learning goals

To improve my french and spanish

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K.

Vancouver

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Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone who is very patient with stupid mistakes. Someone who...

My learning goals

I want to speak French at a level for Canadian immigration

My favorite topics

Music, Science and Technology, Hockey

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Vancouver

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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

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L.

Vancouver

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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.

A.

Vancouver

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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.

K.

Vancouver

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Malay

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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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My favorite topics

Computer games and hanging out with friend...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone living in Vancouver

My learning goals

I’m going to practice more English and become like a Canadian

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Vancouver

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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.

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I.

Vancouver

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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.

J.

Vancouver

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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

Simone uses Tandem to learn English skills required for her career.

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"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."

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D.

Vancouver

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Ideal language community partner

一年間日本に住んでいました!日本人と友達になりたい...

My learning goals

日本語が話せるようになりたい。 もっと言葉と表現が学びたい

My favorite topics

旅行するのが大好き。旅行について話しよう✈️! 教えるのが好きなので、英語でわからないことがあったら、いつでも聞いて!

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N.

Vancouver

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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

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X.

Vancouver

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My favorite topics

Travel, cycling, motorcycling...

Perfect language exchange partner

Someone who can speak the languages I want to practise.

My learning goals

My lifetime goal is to speak Mandarin fluently, and Spanish at an average level.

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T.

Vancouver

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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.

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S.

Vancouver

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French

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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

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J.

Vancouver

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My favorite topics

Snowboarding, photography, cooking, anime, video games, boxing,...

Ideal language community partner

Nice, friendly, patient and non-judgemental

My learning goals

Be able to make friends from all over the world

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D.

Vancouver

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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

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H.

Vancouver

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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.

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B.

Vancouver

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My favorite topics

I love talking about a variety of topics. My favorites are art,...

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone who is extremely enthusiastic about learning

My learning goals

To become fluent in the languages I'm practicing

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E.

Vancouver

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My language exchange partner is

Friendly, patient, reliabl...

My learning goals

Practice my Spanish and French conversation skills

My favorite topics

Movies, politics, animals, travelling

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L.

Vancouver

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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.

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C.

Vancouver

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My favorite topics

Music, food, jazz, technology, learnin...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Anyone! I get along great with other musicians

My learning goals

I want to improve my French aural comprehension and work on my vocabulary

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M.

Vancouver

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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.

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R.

Vancouver

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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.