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Learn French in San Francisco

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French speakers in San Francisco

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San Francisco

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My learning goals

I can understand Portuguese and French much better than i can speak it. I'd like to improve my conversational ability.

My favorite topics

Food, music, culture, art, science.

My language exchange partner is

Easy going, fun, with a good sense of humor, smart.

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San Francisco

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German

My favorite topics

Politik in Deutschland

Ideal language community partner

Er ist nett, lustig und Unternehmungslustig.

My learning goals

Perfekt sprechen und kein Grammatikfehler mehr machen.

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San Francisco

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English

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Ideal conversation exchange partner

Fun/talkative, interest in grammar, detail orientation

My learning goals

Language practice, exposure to new ideas

My favorite topics

Languages (German/Swiss German/French/Mandarin), economics, tech/coding/startups/CS, typography/lettering, philosophizing, art

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San Francisco

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French

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Spanish

My learning goals

I’d like to find someone fluent in Spanish that would be willing to practice with me. I have an upper beginner level and I feel that I would really benefit from someone than can correct me, be patient yet natural.

My favorite topics

I am passionate about languages and everything that has to do with it in general. I love to learn a lot and keep myself intellectually stimulated.

Perfect language exchange partner

I love people that have a lot to teach and to bring to the table. I feel you always learn better through interesting conversation and I’m open to talk about anything! I’m a French teacher so I can teach you French. Not here for love, thank you!

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San Francisco

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Italian

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French

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English

My favorite topics

Art, sport, food, travel, business.

I want a conversation partner who is

Curious, open minded, local.

My learning goals

Basic skills, historic background.

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San Francisco

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English

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French

My language exchange partner is

I like talking to people all over the world!

My learning goals

I want to reach ~B1 in French

My favorite topics

Art and music, literature, internet culture

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San Francisco

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My learning goals

I teach English as a second language in California and can definitely help you with your grammar! I lived in Italy for a year, but my Italian really needs some practice! I miss the bel paese and solo vorrei praticare :)

My favorite topics

Philosophy, culture/anthropology, language, linguistics, love, art, travel, the human condition, music, etc

Ideal language community partner

Anyone who has an open mind and loves sharing stories; chi ha una mente aperta e piace parlare :)

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San Francisco

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English

My favorite topics

La vie quotidienne, le sport, les films, les effets spéciaux, paternité, l’art

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Aucune idée quelqu’un de pédagogue ?

My learning goals

Apprendre une langue : Anglais et Japonais

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M.

San Francisco

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Perfect language exchange partner

Any relatively laid back person like me

My learning goals

Imrpoving my français and the basics of 中文. I can speak a medium amount of French, but I have bad grammar, small vocabulary, and pronounce things terribly .

My favorite topics

I enjoy a lot of technology related topics (possibly because I'm a software developer ), but I also enjoy deeper conversation about relationships, life goals. A few interests Photography (dslr) ‍ Coding Sports (playing them) Netflix

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San Francisco

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English

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German

My learning goals

I want to go from intermediate to advanced

My favorite topics

Family News Work

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone who is friendly and happy

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San Francisco

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English

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French

My favorite topics

Travel, politics/current events, food

My language exchange partner is

Someone patient! Friendly and funny

My learning goals

Improve French conversational skills

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"I have never made so many friends so fast. It’s really fun having all these people to learn languages with."

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San Francisco

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English

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Ideal language community partner

Someone who likes talking about themselves and their life. Someone who isn’t afraid to share a bit of themselves

My learning goals

Comfortable, casual, conversationality

My favorite topics

Movies, History, Travel, Politics, News, Technology

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San Francisco

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Italian

My learning goals

J’aimerais découvrir différentes cultures, commencer à apprendre l’espagnol, continuer à apprendre le chinois et pratiquer mon anglais pour améliorer mon expression écrite et orale.

My favorite topics

J’adore discuter de plein de choses. j’adore la musique, pas musicienne, mais dans l’âme, oui ! Sinon j’aime beaucoup voyager. j’aimerais discuter de la vie de tous les jours aussi, pour en apprendre plus sur différents monde de vie :)

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Une partenaire tandem idéale serait une personne avec qui je pourrais discuter de tout et de rien, ouvert d’esprit. Une personne gentille, bavarde qui a soif d’enseigner et d’apprendre.

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San Francisco

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English

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French

My favorite topics

news, food, swing dance, Asian American identity

Perfect language exchange partner

easygoing, friendly, patient

My learning goals

practice conversational French

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San Francisco

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English

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I want a conversation partner who is

Alguien inteligente que sea amable y respetuoso en todas las interacciones.

My learning goals

Practicing Es & De, learning Fr/Pt. Profundizar mis habilidades en español. Ya lo hablo con bastante fluidez pero me gustaría poder expresar mis experiencias y pensamientos de un nivel aún más profundo. Gerne sprechen, um Deutsch zu verbessern!

My favorite topics

¡De todo! De idiomas, viajes, la política, diferencias de cultura y comida, la comida/la cocina, tus experiencias hasta ahora en la vida.

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L.

San Francisco

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Chinese (Traditional)

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English

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French

My learning goals

Meet people, traveling, chat fluently

My favorite topics

Voyager, musique, technologie

My language exchange partner is

open-minded, passionate, love to travel

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San Francisco

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English

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German

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French

My favorite topics

Current events, science, tv shows

Ideal language community partner

Someone who is good at listening who is patient and okay at letting mistakes slide

My learning goals

I would like to learn french and also keep my German fresh

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San Francisco

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English

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French

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Italian

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Spanish

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone interested in what I like to talk about

My learning goals

Learn new language

My favorite topics

Food hobbies travel

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San Francisco

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English

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French

My learning goals

To improve my French and learn about French (and Canadian-French) culture

My favorite topics

Books, the Environment, Film, Languages, Music, Nature, Travel,

Perfect language exchange partner

Someone who is open-minded, adventurous, has a good sense of humor, and has a positive outlook on life

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San Francisco

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Arabic

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French

My favorite topics

Languages are food of the soul.I enjoy opposites, I love silence and noise, adore the night and wait for the sun, socialize the return to my shell, born in winter yet dwell in summers. I’m a complex mind looking for simplicity.Books , coffee ☕️ playas

I want a conversation partner who is

I love the people who're willing to listen, learn, and share new things, such as languages, books, leadership, and a great moment in life. Also, I'm really into people that willing to learn, help, and not judge. If you are , let’s chat! .hit me up

My learning goals

We Share how to create a great culture that people feel. we learn tips in which how to memorize vocabulary and learn languages easily, and share how to be a great leader. Also, learning about their cultures. Let's talk and ask each other questions.

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San Francisco

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French

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English

My language exchange partner is

Mon partenaire Tandem idéal serait une personne voulant apprendre le français et qui m’apprendrait l’anglais.

My learning goals

Je veux apprendre à parler couramment l’anglais.

My favorite topics

J’aimerai parler de la mode, des études, de l’actualité...

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San Francisco

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Portuguese

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French

My learning goals

Improve my language skills.

My favorite topics

Culture Music Technology

Ideal language community partner

People who wanna improve your language skills and learn new things about culture and traveling. Remember, this is Tandem, not Tinder.

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San Francisco

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Chinese (Simplified)

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French

My favorite topics

Travel, food, social, culture, fitness, learning

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Patient and willing to share

My learning goals

Comfortable in daily conversations more humor

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M.

San Francisco

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Italian

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Catalan

Perfect language exchange partner

Someone close to my age, easy-going, fun

My learning goals

Practice languages, make friendships

My favorite topics

Photography, TV shows, movies, books, technology, travelling, dogs, other animals, relationships, and more!

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San Francisco

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English

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French

My learning goals

Proficient conversational skills for traveling in France and Quebec

My favorite topics

Culture, Travel, Entertainment, Architecture, Gardening / Horticulture, Dogs, Beekeeping

I want a conversation partner who is

Native French speakers around my age with similar interests.

Looking for an online language exchange partner in San Francisco, United States?

Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 524 French speakers in San Francisco looking to learn French 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 French language exchange in San Francisco?

In San Francisco there are 524 members ready to have a French language exchange.

Are there other locations in United States other than San Francisco where I can find a French language exchange partner?

You can also find a French Tandem partner in <a href=/learn/french/columbia />Columbia, <a href=/learn/french/columbus />Columbus, and <a href=/learn/french/coventry />Coventry.

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 524 of them coming from San Francisco.