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Learn Italian in Grand Rapids

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My favorite topics

Music, traveling,learning new language...

My language exchange partner 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

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Grand Rapids

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German

Ideal language community partner

Super dedicated language learners with a chill attitude to lif...

My learning goals

Practice a language with a real person for 6 months

My favorite topics

Travel, sports, countries, languages, cooking, music

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Grand Rapids

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Danish

My learning goals

-I will be going to Germany in Fall 2023 for an intensive German...

My favorite topics

Reading, games (board games and video games), animals, traveling, hiking, camping, history, music, visiting local parks

Ideal conversation exchange partner

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! :) ❤️

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Grand Rapids

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French

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Spanish

My favorite topics

Cats Books Writing Tv shows or movies Fan fiction or fandoms Lif...

Perfect language exchange partner

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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Italian speakers in Grand Rapids

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Grand Rapids

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Dothraki

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French

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Someone who loves different cultures....

My learning goals

I would like to further my language skills so I am more prepared when traveling out of the country. Learning about different cultures from around the world. I have traveled to Germany, but I spoke a lot of English while I was there.

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.

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Grand Rapids

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Emoji

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Spanish

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 :)

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Grand Rapids

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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.

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Grand Rapids

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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

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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.

Perfect language exchange partner

A girl who is around my age who is willing to help me improve my Chinese (and in return I could help her with English)

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Grand Rapids

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English

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German

My favorite topics

I love talking about language, music, culture, and books. I have...

I want a conversation partner who is

I am looking for someone that I can communicate with regularly and who is interesting!

My learning goals

I am hoping to improve my grammar and speaking confidence.

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G.

Grand Rapids

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English

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Japanese

My language exchange partner is

Close to my age, has hobbies they like to talk abou...

My learning goals

Better pronunciation and casual conversation skills

My favorite topics

Food and cooking, Nintendo/video games, art and drawing, sewing, cosplay, anime, manga

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Grand Rapids

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French

My learning goals

I want to practice my (very) basic Spanish...

My favorite topics

Food, music, dance.

Ideal language community partner

Someone who's curious and fun loving!

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My favorite topics

Ejercicio y Pitbull...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Megustaria aprender inglés y que sea con una mujer

My learning goals

Aprender inglés y practicarlo como escribirlo

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Grand Rapids

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English

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Italian

Perfect language exchange partner

Has a good sense of humor but also enjoys a meaningful conversatio...

My learning goals

Basic knowledge of different languages

My favorite topics

Literature, hobbies and passions

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Grand Rapids

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German

My learning goals

To learn another language and hopefully make a friend or two...

My favorite topics

Music, books, sex work, politics, space

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone who is easy going, clever, and can debate without resorting to insults

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Grand Rapids

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English

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Hindi

My favorite topics

Food, Philosophy, Technology, Economics, Cultur...

My language exchange partner is

Someone who wants to be friends and learn about each others lives.

My learning goals

I want to improve my Chinese and Hindi.

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Jun uses Tandem to improve his English speaking and listening skills.

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Grand Rapids

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English

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French

Ideal language community partner

Funny, kind,...

My learning goals

To speak fluently in another language and to meet new people

My favorite topics

Soccer/Futbol, Skiing, Funny jokes/stories, traveling

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Grand Rapids

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Arabic

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French

My learning goals

Keep up fluency of french and learn more about other languages...

My favorite topics

Travel, food, art, music, history, politics

Ideal conversation exchange partner

People who are open minded, love to travel, and enjoy life

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Grand Rapids

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Emoji

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Japanese

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My favorite topics

Arte, cartoons, música, películas, cultura, viaje. Im trying...

Perfect language exchange partner

Funny and nice.

My learning goals

Fluency!

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Grand Rapids

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I want a conversation partner who is

Une personne a qui je peut parler très facile....

My learning goals

Les gens.

My favorite topics

Les animaux, la vie, et la musique.

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Korean

My learning goals

Learn the basics of korean before Ma...

My favorite topics

Reading Art Taking pictures Dramas

My language exchange partner is

Funny, interesting new friends

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Grand Rapids

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English

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Bosnian

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Spanish

My favorite topics

Design, science, arts, and pop cultur...

Ideal language community partner

People who are willing to correct me when I say something wrong :)

My learning goals

I would like to have fluid conversation!

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M.

Grand Rapids

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English

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Korean

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Russian

Ideal conversation exchange partner

just about anyone...

My learning goals

increasing vocabulary, improving pronunciation, and gaining confidence in conversations❗️

My favorite topics

music, video games, comics, learning, social work, kpop, kdramas, history, etc.

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Grand Rapids

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English

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German

My learning goals

Better understanding of another languag...

My favorite topics

Music, politics, history

Perfect language exchange partner

A funny and creative one

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Grand Rapids

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English

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Spanish

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German

My favorite topics

movies, baseball, video game...

I want a conversation partner who is

Just someone to be patient with me. I'm a slow learner.

My learning goals

Get to a basic conversational level of Spanish

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Grand Rapids

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English

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French

My language exchange partner is

A person who knows French, learning English, enjoys talking conversationally...

My learning goals

Adequate French.

My favorite topics

French, sports, human characteristics

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H.

Grand Rapids

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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 language community partner

Someone who is eager to gain new experiences through traveling, and is easy going and friendly.

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Grand Rapids

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English

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Japanese

My favorite topics

I enjoy talking about anything, really. Religion, socio-political...

Ideal conversation exchange 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

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Grand Rapids

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English

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French

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Perfect language exchange partner

Nice, carin...

My learning goals

To learn another language

My favorite topics

Food, love

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Grand Rapids

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English

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My learning goals

I would like to learn to be more conversational in Spanish...

My favorite topics

Travel, food, soccer and cities

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone with an interest in sports and likes travel.

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 Italian speakers in Grand Rapids looking to learn Italian 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 Italian language exchange in Grand Rapids?

In Grand Rapids there are 38 members ready to have a Italian language exchange.

Are there other locations in United States other than Grand Rapids where I can find a Italian language exchange partner?

You can also find a Italian Tandem partner in <a href=/learn/italian/anchorage />Anchorage, <a href=/learn/italian/cupertino />Cupertino, and <a href=/learn/italian/limerick />Limerick.

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.