
Learn Japanese in Chicago
Learn to actually speak Japanese by making friends with native speakers
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I love talking about relationships and tv shows or movies. I’m...
Perfect language exchange partner
My perfect partner doesn’t exist because I don’t ride bikes
My learning goals
I want to be able to fluently speak so I can teach other African people how to speak
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Japanese speakers in Chicago
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One who loves making friends, and eager to learn new languages....
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m now working in Japan, so I can also help you with Japanese My native language is Mandarin Chinese, so we can practice Chinese of course!
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Fashion, Makeup, Language. I can talk about everything. Feel free to message me:)
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Back from Berlin. Have studied seriously for several years. Also like music (piano, trumpet), medicine, literature, philosophy, art. Calls are best Lived multiple years in Berlin, Paris, Buenos Aires, Miami, Tel-Aviv, Delhi…
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Ideal conversation exchange partner
Replies regularly, similar interests, helpful. We can share our...
My learning goals
Build strong relationships and practice languages. I'm looking forward to your messages. よろしくお願いします!(๑˃̵ᴗ˂̵)
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Film 映画, animationアニメーション, drawingドローイング, photography撮影, music音楽, video gamesビディオゲーム
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Hi! I’m Pawel . I’m curious about different cultures and love...
I want a conversation partner who is
My ideal language exchange partner is patient, friendly, and happy to correct me, while also enjoying casual conversations about daily life and culture.
My learning goals
I want more confidence when speaking and more natural conversations with native speakers. I want more listening practice so I can understand everyday speech better. I want more corrections for grammar and pronunciation to sound clearer.
My language exchange partner is
Anyone who's just as willing and eager to talk about culture...
My learning goals
I really want to hone my Japanese writing/speaking skills, as well as getting to know other people from around the world
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Nursing major | Creative writer | Cosplayer アニメ、マンガ、日本語を学んでいます✌ I love to tall about culture and language, and I love to write! Hi, it's nice to meet you! はじめまして!
My learning goals
I would like to meet friends and also be able to learn Japanese...
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Yaoi, bands, music, K-pop, anime, fanfiction, reading
Ideal language community partner
Someone who is pretty open and also someone who is pretty respectful. Someone with same interests, and have a great sense of humor would also be pretty nice.
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Anything...But does anybody really read this?...
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Someone who would want to become a friend and text daily to practice our new language. Who has a true desire to learn or get better at English.
My learning goals
To be able to speak Japanese for when I go to Japan.

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Ideal language community partner
I’d like to talk to anyone who’d like to talk to me. みんなと話したい(゚∀゚...
My learning goals
I wish i can get to know about culture through language learning, and perhaps find the connection between history and society too
My favorite topics
I’d like to talk about art, philosophy, travel and good foodsʕ •ᴥ•ʔ 藝術、哲学、旅行とうまいものが好きだ(=´∀`) 日本をもっと勉強したいなあ!
My learning goals
I have never learned a 2nd language. I think it is important...
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Graphic design and photography. I love a good movie and playing video games.
Ideal conversation exchange partner
One who is laid back and will help me learn. Someone who is willing to chat despite being a basic conversation. I have to start somewhere to learn : )
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Anything that’s related to culture, music, movie, and nature...
Perfect language exchange partner
Seeking for some friends who are friendly and inspiring!
My learning goals
My goal is to make friends and hopefully we can learn stuff from each other. if I can improve my communications skill here and fix my pronunciation in Japanese that will be awesome :)
I want a conversation partner who is
I don’t really have a preference. Feel free to ask me about America...
My learning goals
Ultimately, I want to become fluent. I have to be fluent in order to work in Tokyo as an occupational therapy assistant but I also personally want to. I also want to reach an advanced beginner level or intermediate level by the end of this December.
My favorite topics
The occupational therapy field, Japan and its culture, Japan’s medical field, & video games. But I’m open to talking about anything.
My learning goals
I want to pass the N1 test and can have meaningful conversation...
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Anything related to Japan excites me! I am trying to expand my knowledge on Japan :) 日本大好き
My language exchange partner is
Friendly, open to talk about anything, patient with my Japanese
My favorite topics
I love discussion about music, food, and travel...
I want a conversation partner who is
The perfect tandem buddy would be willing to converse with me about anything and help me learn not only the language but introduce me to the culture as well
My learning goals
I want to be more comfortable with speaking with someone and being understood with my thoughts.
My language exchange partner is
Someone who is very interesting to talk to - someone who brings...
My learning goals
I want to become comfortable communicating in other languages and with helping others learn English!
My favorite topics
Philosophy, art, theology, literature, video games, anime, film, psychology, culture, linguistics/philology, LGBT issues, fashion, really anything besides sports
My learning goals
I want to improve my language skills (right now in Indonesian...
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music, poetry, anime, university/studies, sociology, anthropology, history, politics/current events, food, traveling/different cultures
Ideal language community partner
The perfect tandem buddy would be a friendly but curious person who can both be serious and joking. We can talk about a wide range of topics from just idle chit chat and jokes to heavy topics like politics and history. They would be understanding and driv
My learning goals
I would like to make friends, friends I can potentially visit,...
My favorite topics
I like to discuss life, meaning, science, movies, sports, relationships, politics, anime, and technology. 私は人生、意味、科学、映画、スポーツ、関係、政治、アニメ、テクノロジーについて話したい。
I want a conversation partner who is
Someone open to conversation, learning, and challenging. Easy to get along with and very down to earth. 誰かが会話、学習、そして挑戦することができます。一緒にやって来ると簡単に地球に非常にダウンします。
Looking for an online language exchange partner in Chicago, United States?
Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 735 Japanese speakers in Chicago looking to learn Japanese 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 Japanese language exchange in Chicago?
In Chicago there are 735 members ready to have a Japanese language exchange.
Are there other locations in United States other than Chicago where I can find a Japanese language exchange partner?
You can also find a Japanese Tandem partner in <a href=/learn/japanese/charlotte />Charlotte, <a href=/learn/japanese/mission-viejo />Mission Viejo, and <a href=/learn/japanese/dallas />Dallas.
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 735 of them coming from Chicago.

































