Learn German in Grand Rapids
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D.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
Lithuanian
English
LEARNS
Spanish
Portuguese
German
My favorite topics
Travel, sports, countries, languages, cooking, musi...
My language exchange partner is
Super dedicated language learners with a chill attitude to life
My learning goals
Practice a language with a real person for 6 months
N.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
English
Emoji
LEARNS
Portuguese
Spanish
Turkish
Ideal language community partner
Serious language learners, funny, thoughtful...
My learning goals
Deutsche verbersserung, Español practıcar, & to teach English
My favorite topics
Culture, music, food,cooking, series, politics, philosophy
K.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
English
LEARNS
German
Dutch
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! :) ❤️
C.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Dothraki
German
French
My favorite topics
Music, politics, languages, animals, science, movies, books,...
Perfect language exchange partner
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.
Find more than
38
German speakers in Grand Rapids
M.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
German
I want a conversation partner who is
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
C.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
English
LEARNS
German
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.
My language exchange partner is
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)
W.
Grand Rapids
NEWFluent
English
LEARNS
American Sign Language
French
Spanish
My favorite topics
Cats Books Writing Tv shows or movies Fan fiction or fandoms Lif...
Ideal language community 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.
H.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Spanish
German
Ideal conversation exchange partner
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.
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.
H.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
English
LEARNS
German
My favorite topics
Current events and culture, film and literature, and hobbies...
I want a conversation partner who is
Someone who is eager to gain new experiences through traveling, and is easy going and friendly.
My learning goals
I want to learn more colloquial german and sound less like someone who is speaking straight from a textbook. I’d like to learn more vocabulary and expand my understanding of grammar.
Connect with learners around the world
Join a global community
Learn what matters to you
Have fun, engaging conversations
M.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Korean
Russian
Perfect language 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.
J.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
English
Emoji
LEARNS
Chinese (Simplified)
Spanish
My favorite topics
I play guitar (both acoustic and bass guitar), I love playing...
My language exchange partner is
Someone accepting and understanding :)
My learning goals
I hope I can become fluent in a language someday, but until that day comes, I love to learn about culture :)
Simone uses Tandem to learn English skills required for her career.
"I hadn't learnt English for 15 years and only a year ago I was A2, or rather holiday English. Now I'm preparing for the C1 exam! So if you want to brush up on a language, Tandem is the perfect app for you."
A.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
Italian
English
LEARNS
Spanish
Chinese (Simplified)
Ideal language community partner
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
G.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Japanese
My learning goals
Better pronunciation and casual conversation skill...
My favorite topics
Food and cooking, Nintendo/video games, art and drawing, sewing, cosplay, anime, manga
Ideal conversation exchange partner
Close to my age, has hobbies they like to talk about
D.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Japanese
My learning goals
I would like to improve in my ability to speak Japanes...
My favorite topics
I enjoy talking about anything, really. Religion, socio-political ideologies, the mechanisms of society, culture, history, etc.
Perfect language exchange partner
Someone who would be willing to work with me as I make mistakes, while giving helpful corrections.
C.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Portuguese
My favorite topics
I enjoy learning about life, activities, food, travel etc. Really...
Ideal conversation exchange 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.
L.
Grand Rapids
Fluent
English
LEARNS
Arabic
Spanish
French
My learning goals
Keep up fluency of french and learn more about other languages...
My favorite topics
Travel, food, art, music, history, politics
I want a conversation partner who is
People who are open minded, love to travel, and enjoy life
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/racine />Racine, <a href=/learn/german/providence />Providence, and <a href=/learn/german/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 38 of them coming from Grand Rapids.