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Learn Russian in Chicago

Learn to actually speak Russian by making friends with native speakers

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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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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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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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My favorite topics

О путешествиях, хочу побольше узнать достопримечательности которые...

Ideal language community partner

Путешественники, любители хорошей жизни

My learning goals

Английский язык или французский

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Ideal conversation exchange partner

Anybod...

My learning goals

I would like to speak english fluently

My favorite topics

Travel

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Chicago

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English

My learning goals

Level up my english, make friend...

My favorite topics

Nature, workout, software

Perfect language exchange partner

Anyone

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Chicago

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Turkish

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English

My favorite topics

I love everything about culture!...

I want a conversation partner who is

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

My learning goals

Become native speaker at English.

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My language exchange partner is

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

My learning goals

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

My favorite topics

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

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Chicago

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My learning goals

Aprender el idioma inglé...

My favorite topics

Vida espiritual. Diseño de Interiores. Cocina e idiomas. Culturas.

Ideal language community partner

Nativos del idioma inglés

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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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My favorite topics

Travel, books, science fiction, art, fashio...

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Interesting, quick witted, sincere

My learning goals

Meet new people and learn

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Chicago

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Perfect language exchange partner

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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English

My learning goals

Develope my listening and pronunciation skills...

My favorite topics

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

I want a conversation partner who is

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

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My favorite topics

Traveling, sports, technology...

My language exchange partner is

People who like to have fun, travelling, sports

My learning goals

Learn some language, make some friends

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"I have never made so many friends so fast. It’s really fun having all these people to learn languages with."

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Ideal language community partner

Nice kind and patien...

My learning goals

Learn how to communicate better.

My favorite topics

Political , Comics

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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.

Ideal conversation exchange partner

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

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My favorite topics

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

Perfect language exchange partner

Young wild and free

My learning goals

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

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I want a conversation partner who is

The perfect tandem buddy would be willing to converse with me...

My learning goals

I want to be more comfortable with speaking with someone and being understood with my thoughts.

My favorite topics

I love discussion about music, food, and travel.

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My learning goals

Выучить английски...

My favorite topics

На любые

My language exchange partner is

Весёлые ребята

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Japanese

My favorite topics

Film 映画, animationアニメーション, drawingドローイング, photography撮影, music音楽,...

Ideal language community partner

Replies regularly, similar interests, helpful. We can share our favorite things, our daily life, our troubles, and talk about meaningful things.

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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Ideal conversation exchange 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

Perfect language exchange partner

Anything is OK

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Chicago

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My favorite topics

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

I want a conversation partner who is

Every person can be perfect Tandem Buddy

My learning goals

Speaking,reading and grammar.

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Chicago

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French

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My language exchange partner is

Cool people who like to share :)...

My learning goals

Become as good as I can in Russian

My favorite topics

I'm a ski and snowboard instructor ❄️ Photographer and cameraman Trying to be an adventurer around the globe you can check my pictures on instagram : vascolopez

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My learning goals

Natural pronunciation, conversational fluency, vocabulary expansio...

My favorite topics

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

Ideal language community partner

Someone who is patient lol

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Chicago

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My favorite topics

Hockey, books, roller derby, cats....

Ideal conversation exchange partner

Native Russian speakers. Patient people! I still have to translate in my head first!

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

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Russian speaker...

My learning goals

I just want to improve my conversational Russian

My favorite topics

I love learning different languages!

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My learning goals

Develop my basic language skills and hopefully meet like-minded...

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!

I want a conversation partner who is

Preferably someone with similar interests but most importantly open-minded, friendly and passionate about learning and meeting new people

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/jersey-city />Jersey City, <a href=/learn/russian/leominster />Leominster, and <a href=/learn/russian/philadelphia />Philadelphia.

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.