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Learn French in San Francisco

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I've made a website about alt music (metal, electro and rock)...

My language exchange partner is

Whoever wants to talk about music, videogames, movies or even food and trips!!

My learning goals

I'm looking to speak a bit of Japanese. Enough to get a discussion first and then to read it! I could give advices on english and french as well. :)

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Ideal language community partner

Someone as much interested as i do to learn new things every...

My learning goals

Improve my writen English skills and starting learning Spanish & Russian.

My favorite topics

Travel - Food - Culture - Musique - Cinema - Politics - Arts

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San Francisco

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My learning goals

Improve my English, discover new cultures and great people, have...

My favorite topics

Exploration, travel, science, reading, hiking, climbing, crazy projects...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

A curious person who wants to learn and discover

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San Francisco

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My favorite topics

Anything goes, literally up to talk about anything...

Perfect language exchange partner

Someone who can help me improve my language skills.

My learning goals

To be better at mandarin, be able to understand my friends and just know more languages.

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San Francisco

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I want a conversation partner who is

Er ist nett, lustig und Unternehmungslustig...

My learning goals

Perfekt sprechen und kein Grammatikfehler mehr machen.

My favorite topics

Politik in Deutschland

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San Francisco

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My learning goals

Language practice, exposure to new idea...

My favorite topics

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

My language exchange partner is

Fun/talkative, interest in grammar, detail orientation

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San Francisco

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I am passionate about languages and everything that has to do...

Ideal language community 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!

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.

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San Francisco

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English

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Curious, open minded, local...

My learning goals

Basic skills, historic background.

My favorite topics

Art, sport, food, travel, business.

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My learning goals

I want to go from intermediate to advance...

My favorite topics

Family News Work

Perfect language exchange partner

Someone who is friendly and happy

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San Francisco

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My favorite topics

La vie quotidienne, le sport, les films, les effets spéciaux,...

I want a conversation partner who is

Aucune idée quelqu’un de pédagogue ?

My learning goals

Apprendre une langue : Anglais et Japonais

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San Francisco

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My language exchange partner is

Someone patient! Friendly and funny...

My learning goals

Improve French conversational skills

My favorite topics

Travel, politics/current events, food

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San Francisco

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Catalan

My learning goals

Practice languages, make friendship...

My favorite topics

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

Ideal language community partner

Someone close to my age, easy-going, fun

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San Francisco

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My favorite topics

news, food, swing dance, Asian American identit...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

easygoing, friendly, patient

My learning goals

practice conversational French

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San Francisco

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Patient and willing to shar...

My learning goals

Comfortable in daily conversations more humor

My favorite topics

Travel, food, social, culture, fitness, learning

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San Francisco

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My learning goals

Just to practice speaking another languag...

My favorite topics

Music, food and pop culture

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone who is willing to chat about anything

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San Francisco

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My favorite topics

Culture, Travel, Entertainment, Architecture, Gardening / Horticulture,...

My language exchange partner is

Native French speakers around my age with similar interests.

My learning goals

Proficient conversational skills for traveling in France and Quebec

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"Fantastic app full of fantastic people. I’ve made many friends and I’m even planning trips to see them. It’s turned my life around!"

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Ideal language community partner

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 would like to improve my French ...

My favorite topics

Human nature ,society, cultures, news, climate change, emotions, future of the humanity, fashion, music festivals, personal development

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Fun, easy going, intelligent

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San Francisco

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My favorite topics

Voyager, musique, technologi...

Perfect language exchange partner

open-minded, passionate, love to travel

My learning goals

Meet people, traveling, chat fluently

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San Francisco

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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 :)

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San Francisco

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My learning goals

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

My favorite topics

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

My language exchange partner is

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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My favorite topics

Languages are food of the soul.I enjoy opposites, I love silence...

Ideal language community partner

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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Italian

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Ideal conversation exchange partner

Someone interested in what I like to talk abou...

My learning goals

Learn new language

My favorite topics

Food hobbies travel

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San Francisco

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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...

Perfect language exchange partner

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

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San Francisco

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My favorite topics

Current events, science, tv show...

I want a conversation partner who is

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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desperately navigating our twentie...

My learning goals

meet new friends and practice languages

My favorite topics

music, technology, hobbies, travel

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San Francisco

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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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English

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French

My favorite topics

Movies, History, Travel, Politics, News, Technolog...

Ideal conversation exchange 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

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San Francisco

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Perfect language exchange partner

Anyone who has an open mind and loves sharing stories; chi ha...

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

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San Francisco

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My learning goals

i want to feel comfortable speaking with someon...

My favorite topics

music, books, films, science, school, family

I want a conversation partner who is

funny, is goal oriented, wants to improve

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/orlando />Orlando, <a href=/learn/french/raleigh />Raleigh, and <a href=/learn/french/knoxville />Knoxville.

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.