Learn English in Vancouver
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T.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
Sanskrit, Saṁskṛtam
Hindi
LEARNS
Kazakh
Italian
Portuguese
My favorite topics
Farms and windows . Birds and travel ...
My language exchange partner is
Be respectful, and genuinely curious.
My learning goals
make new friends, learn the languages, travel to beautiful countries, connect, and and make good memories ✈️
F.
Vancouver
Fluent
German
English
LEARNS
Persian
Italian
Turkish
Ideal language community partner
Interesting people with a positive mindse...
My learning goals
Be fluent in more languages because languages are the key! ;)
My favorite topics
Life, Travel, Culture, Business, Personalities, Goals, Dreams
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
Spanish
Portuguese
My learning goals
Me encantaría conocer culturas y un día viajar a conocerlas en...
My favorite topics
cosas que te hacen sonreir ✨ ig:@afacheen
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
French
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
M.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
My language exchange partner is
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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N.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Korean
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
My learning goals
Increased speaking proficiency in Korean and Chinese
S.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
French
LEARNS
Korean
Perfect language exchange partner
are patient, kind, and eager to help and learn! Also I would...
My learning goals
Perfect my French, learn the basics of Vietnamese (Southern) and Korean
My favorite topics
Makeup, Fashion, Beauty, Travel, Music, Art, Animals, Linguistics
Grace uses Tandem to feel connected to the world.
"I have never made so many friends so fast. It’s really fun having all these people to learn languages with."
S.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
Ideal language community 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.
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Patient, understanding, encouraging, uplifting, honest, kind, and fun!
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
My language exchange partner is
Someone outgoing, and is able to keep a conversation going.
J.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
Portuguese
LEARNS
German
My favorite topics
Travel, dance, culture, science, and science fictio...
Ideal language community partner
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
M.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
German
Ideal conversation 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.
A.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Chinese (Simplified)
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！...
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
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。
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. I'm focused on being able to know language inside and out, to think in it.
My learning goals
Fluency in Spanish, French, German and Italian
R.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
Chinese (Traditional)
LEARNS
Japanese
My language exchange partner 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！ ...
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!
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.
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.
K.
Vancouver
Fluent
English
Malay
LEARNS
Japanese
Perfect language exchange partner
#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
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/dieppe />Dieppe, <a href=/learn/english/st.-catharines />St. Catharines, and <a href=/learn/english/calgary />Calgary.
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.