Learn German in Grand Rapids
Learn to actually speak German by making friends with native speakers
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K.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
English
LEARNS
German
My favorite topics
Reading, games (board games and video games), animals, traveling,...
My language exchange partner is
I’m looking for someone to chat with a little bit each day over a variety of topics! Easy going, up beat, friendly, and positive! :) ❤️
My learning goals
-I will be going to Germany in Fall 2023 for an intensive German course. I would like to be comfortable having conversations in German before I arrive in Germany.
C.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
English
LEARNS
German
Ideal language community partner
A girl who is around my age who is willing to help me improve...
My learning goals
Improve my Mandarin Chinese language ability.
My favorite topics
I love music! (Even though I study Chinese, I love K pop, my favorite group is BTS) I play the trombone and piano. I’m also a fan of Star Wars/Star Trek.
H.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
English
LEARNS
German
My learning goals
I want to learn more colloquial german and sound less like someone...
My favorite topics
Current events and culture, film and literature, and hobbies like cooking!
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Someone who is eager to gain new experiences through traveling, and is easy going and friendly.
Find more than
38
German speakers in Grand Rapids
A.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
Italian
English
LEARNS
Spanish
I want a conversation partner who is
I'm an Italian living in US. Anybody who likes to practice languages...
My learning goals
Trying to learn Spanish and review my Chinese :) Currently living in US
My favorite topics
Music, traveling,learning new languages
J.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
English
Emoji
LEARNS
Chinese (Simplified)
My learning goals
I hope I can become fluent in a language someday, but until that...
My favorite topics
I play guitar (both acoustic and bass guitar), I love playing video games, doing stuff with computers, and listening to music (and I love languages)
My language exchange partner is
Someone accepting and understanding :)
C.
Grand Rapids
NEWFluent
English
LEARNS
Portuguese
My favorite topics
I enjoy learning about life, activities, food, travel etc. Really...
Ideal language community partner
Is patient with a sense of humor :)
My learning goals
To be able to converse with my Portuguese friends and with others while traveling and visiting.
M.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Open, Intelligent, Curious, Adventurous, Likes Meeting New People,...
My learning goals
Practice my Spanish, as I rarely have the opportunity to practice it, learn new colloquial phrases. Practice and maintain my German
My favorite topics
Tech, Music, Travel, Languages, Culture, Food, Books, Lord of the Rings, Star Wars, Photography, Movies, Shows, Marvel
Speaking is the fastest way to fluency
Practice listening, improve your pronunciation, and learn to speak a foreign language with native speakers – no matter where you are.
W.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
English
LEARNS
American Sign Language
My favorite topics
Cats Books Writing Tv shows or movies Fan fiction or fandoms Lif...
I want a conversation partner who is
Someone kind and sweet, loves language, is very patient. Loves to joke around and goof off but can be serious when need be. Just relaxed and chill.
My learning goals
I want to become more fluent in these languages not just speaking-wise but writing-wise. I want to be able to communicate effectively and not just follow a script. I also want to gain more friends that I can converse with.
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Join a global community
Learn what matters to you
Have fun, engaging conversations
C.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Dothraki
My learning goals
I would like to further my language skills so I am more prepared...
My favorite topics
Music, politics, languages, animals, science, movies, books, life. I work at a brewery in Michigan! I have taken Russian, French, and German classes through my university, but I’m best at German.
I want a conversation partner who is
Someone who loves different cultures.
Jun uses Tandem to improve his English speaking and listening skills.
“Tandem Pro has given me lifelong friends. I met them all through the “Near me” feature, which shows people practicing languages in the city where you live. 100% recommend.”
H.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
I want a conversation partner who is
I am looking for someone that I can communicate with regularly...
My learning goals
I am hoping to improve my grammar and speaking confidence.
My favorite topics
I love talking about language, music, culture, and books. I have broad interests and I like be discussing anything with someone who is passionate about their topic.
D.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Japanese
My favorite topics
I enjoy talking about anything, really. Religion, socio-political...
Ideal language community partner
Someone who would be willing to work with me as I make mistakes, while giving helpful corrections.
My learning goals
I would like to improve in my ability to speak Japanese
Looking for an online language exchange partner in Grand Rapids, United States?
Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 38 German speakers in Grand Rapids looking to learn German 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 German language exchange in Grand Rapids?
In Grand Rapids there are 38 members ready to have a German language exchange.
Are there other locations in United States other than Grand Rapids where I can find a German language exchange partner?
You can also find a German Tandem partner in <a href=/learn/german/dallas />Dallas, <a href=/learn/german/clifton />Clifton, and <a href=/learn/german/college-park />College Park.
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 38 of them coming from Grand Rapids.