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Learn Russian in Chicago

Learn to actually speak Russian by making friends with native speakers

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My favorite topics

Я хочу свободно говорить на английском языке, поэтому готова...

My language exchange partner is

Терпеливый, потому как я не все с первого раза могу услышать и понять

My learning goals

Я хочу овладеть разговорным английским

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Ideal language community partner

I can help you with Russian language, and tell something about...

My learning goals

English grammar, right pronunciation, slang

My favorite topics

Hi-tech, music, movies, photos, learning languages.

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Chicago

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French

My learning goals

To speak French again and practice my English....

My favorite topics

Life, movies, yoga, music, programming)

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Anyone who wants to learn Russian.

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My favorite topics

Культура , спорт, жизн...

Perfect language exchange partner

Общительный и активный

My learning goals

Для меня это возможность улучшить языковые навыки также хочу узнать как живут люди в других странах .

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Russian speakers in Chicago

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I want a conversation partner who is

An easy going person, communicative, who speaks several languages,...

My learning goals

Practice Korean language

My favorite topics

Travel, tourism, chicago, outdoor activities, yoga, music, movies

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Chicago

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My learning goals

English-speakin...

My favorite topics

IT, design, traveling, hi-tech technologies

My language exchange partner is

English native, designer or developer

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Korean

My favorite topics

Cooking, reading, technology, travelling, Kdramas, Kpop, drinking...

Ideal language community partner

Mostly people who love learning new things in life and are outgoing

My learning goals

Getting to know other cultures around the world and integrating with them...

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Chicago

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Ideal conversation exchange partner

Путешественники, любители хорошей жизн...

My learning goals

Английский язык или французский

My favorite topics

О путешествиях, хочу побольше узнать достопримечательности которые той или иной стране

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Chicago

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My learning goals

I would like to speak english fluentl...

My favorite topics

Travel

Perfect language exchange partner

Anybody

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Chicago

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My favorite topics

Nature, workout, softwar...

I want a conversation partner who is

Anyone

My learning goals

Level up my english, make friends

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Chicago

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My language exchange partner is

Native Russian speakers. Patient people! I still have to translate...

My learning goals

I'd like to get a better grasp of grammar and also verbs of motion. Right now, I can definitely say I am walking somewhere, but uh. That's about it

My favorite topics

Hockey, books, roller derby, cats.

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Chicago

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Polish

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English

My learning goals

Speaking,reading and grammar...

My favorite topics

Just let’s talk about anything.You can tell me stories of your life.

Ideal language community partner

Every person can be perfect Tandem Buddy

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Join a global community

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Learn what matters to you

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Have fun, engaging conversations

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French

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My favorite topics

In Miami from September 14 to 17 In FTL from September 18 to...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

I’m Totally Open-Minded. I Can Talk to Anyone—from the Youngest to the Oldest, Men or Women. No Discrimination of Any Kind.️️‍️‍⚧️ Someone native?

My learning goals

1️⃣Short-Term Goals: Being fluent in English, French, Italian. 2️⃣Long-Term Goals: being fluent in Deutsch, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic, hindi 3️⃣Always: making friends around the world. WORK | TRAVEL

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Perfect language exchange partner

Весёлые ребят...

My learning goals

Выучить английский

My favorite topics

На любые

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My learning goals

Quiero aprender español con fluidez, quiero aprender más...

My favorite topics

Viajes, música, fitness, lectura de libros, cultura nacional, cualquier cosa.

I want a conversation partner who is

Sea respetuoso y tenga conversaciones amistosas, no me gusta hablar con gente grosera.

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Chicago

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French

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My favorite topics

I'm a ski and snowboard instructor ❄️ Photographer and cameraman...

My language exchange partner is

Cool people who like to share :)

My learning goals

Become as good as I can in Russian

Kai

Kai uses Tandem to share their culture with other members.

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“I love Tandem Pro. When I’m taking a trip to a new place, I always check out the “Travel” section to see if there is anyone who looks interesting there. It’s like having a local guide who teaches you a bit of their language!”

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Ideal language community partner

A native Italian, who speaks English fluentl...

My learning goals

To better my Italian and make friends

My favorite topics

Videogiochi, traveling, and culture.

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My learning goals

Hurry up and graduat...

My favorite topics

English, tourism, making money

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Anything is OK

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Chicago

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My favorite topics

Traveling, sports, technology...

Perfect language exchange partner

People who like to have fun, travelling, sports

My learning goals

Learn some language, make some friends

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Chicago

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I want a conversation partner who is

Patient, fun, helpful, knowledgeable, carin...

My learning goals

Improve speaking, writing, and reading abilities in Russian language

My favorite topics

Food, cooking, sports, music, travel, Russian culture

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My learning goals

Develope my listening and pronunciation skills...

My favorite topics

Events, daily life, pets, hobbies, tell me whatever you want feel free

My language exchange partner is

Open or talkative people, shy people are welcome too, interested in other cultures.

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My favorite topics

I am passionate about languages and language learning. I also...

Ideal language community partner

I am mostly self taught therefore I would love to meet natives and those who have any advice or would like to practice our target languages.

My learning goals

I’m considering learning 6 languages or more.

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Ideal conversation exchange partner

Preferably someone with similar interests but most importantly...

My learning goals

Develop my basic language skills and hopefully meet like-minded people along the way. I want to do something small each day to keep up my languages, even if every day isn't the same

My favorite topics

English and live in Chicago! I love discovering music and films to help me with my languages. My my recent project was to listen to music by each Spanish-speaking country. So let me know if you have a favorite to share!

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My learning goals

Meet new people and lear...

My favorite topics

Travel, books, science fiction, art, fashion

Perfect language exchange partner

Interesting, quick witted, sincere

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Chicago

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My favorite topics

I like talking about food, music, art, biology, sociology, and...

I want a conversation partner who is

Someone who is patient lol

My learning goals

Natural pronunciation, conversational fluency, vocabulary expansion

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My language exchange partner is

Nice kind and patien...

My learning goals

Learn how to communicate better.

My favorite topics

Political , Comics

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Chicago

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Turkish

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English

My learning goals

Become native speaker at English....

My favorite topics

I love everything about culture!

Ideal language community partner

Hi! I’m looking for American friends. Especially from Chicago. Just write me:) let’s be friends!

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My favorite topics

I love learning different languages...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Russian speakers

My learning goals

I just want to improve my conversational Russian

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Chicago

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Italian

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Perfect language exchange partner

Young wild and fre...

My learning goals

Be able to handle first meeting conversation and to understand general topic

My favorite topics

lifestyle and nightout conversiation. Sports and most important... your story

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My learning goals

Improve my social skills and make international friends along...

My favorite topics

Soccer, running, working out, chess, business, personal development

I want a conversation partner who is

I would like to meet people from different countries of the world.

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

Tandem is the world's largest language exchange app. There are currently 735 Russian speakers in Chicago looking to learn Russian 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 Russian language exchange in Chicago?

In Chicago there are 735 members ready to have a Russian language exchange.

Are there other locations in United States other than Chicago where I can find a Russian language exchange partner?

You can also find a Russian Tandem partner in <a href=/learn/russian/seattle />Seattle, <a href=/learn/russian/pasadena />Pasadena, and <a href=/learn/russian/colchester />Colchester.

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.