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287 language exchange partners in Oakland looking to learn languages

Sriram, 33
Oakland
SpeaksEnglish, Tamil
LearnsFrench
My exchange partner isGoes with the flow, with a good dose of discipline so we can practice
My learning goalsTo get to expert level in Française
My favorite topicsCulture, movies, music, books, art, computer science, mathematics
Daniel, 28
Oakland
SpeaksEnglish
LearnsSpanish, French
Ideal language community partnerPeople who can help me learn casual, conversational French and maybe teach me things about the world I don't yet know. Cultural exchange as well.
My learning goalsLanguage and cultural exchange. Learn new things. Improve my speaking abilities.
My favorite topicsSurfing, philosophy, science, music festivals, acoustics and speakers, cuisine, economics, politics, history, art.... everything.
Iris, 24
Oakland
SpeaksEnglish
LearnsChinese
Ideal conversation exchange partnerSomeone that wants to talk in person rather than over text or the phone! Also likes being outside or eating food lol
My learning goalsTo either maintain my measly kindergartener speaking level, but hopefully improve on it! Not as focused on reading/writing
My favorite topicsAnything that my conversing partner is interested in, passionate or curious about! With my friends, I usually talk about music, fun activities to do, what’s going on in our lives - all the usual stuff :)
Marguerite, 64
Oakland
SpeaksEnglish
LearnsSpanish
Perfect language exchange partnerA native Chilean speaker
My learning goalsBecome conversational with Chileans and other Spanish speakers. Help others learn english and what's going on in the US.
My favorite topicsCurrent affairs, travel, outdoor activities
Paul, 25
Oakland
SpeaksEnglish
LearnsSpanish
My conversation partnerA little patient with me and willing to correct me and help me learn. I expect to be the same.
My learning goalsTo be able to hold complex conversations with other people in Spanish. To expand my vocabulary. To visit a Spanish-speaking country and be able to talk exclusively in Spanish.
My favorite topicsMusic, science, technology, philosophy, food, history, linguistics
Angie, 48
Oakland
SpeaksEnglish
LearnsDanish, Spanish
My exchange partner isoptimistic, traveler
My learning goalsable to have conversations
My favorite topicsnature, music, food
Aaron, 33
Oakland
SpeaksEnglish
LearnsChinese
My exchange partner isSomeone who makes me feel happy 😊
My learning goalsBeing able to speak a few phrases
My favorite topicsProgramming, music, people
Passion, 35
Oakland
SpeaksEnglish, Cantonese
LearnsFrench
Ideal language community partnereager to learn, friendly
My learning goalsTo learn the language, culture, and live in France a few months a year
My favorite topicsTraveling, places to live
Brian, 28
Oakland
SpeaksEnglish
LearnsKorean, Zhuang, Cantonese
Ideal conversation exchange partnerNice, social
My learning goalsGet to a comfortable speaking level, make new friends. 練習讀寫講中文 和 交新朋友。한국어를 배우다하고 친구를 사귀요! 😊
My favorite topicsMusic, exercise, food, socializing
Kafi, 42
Oakland
SpeaksEnglish
LearnsFrench
Perfect language exchange partnerPatient. Responsive.
My learning goalsIncreased fluency.
My favorite topicsDance. Politics. Yoga. Celebrities. Beyoncé.
Desiree, 29
Oakland
SpeaksEnglish
LearnsSpanish, French, Urdu
My conversation partnerNo preference
My learning goalsTo become at least conversational in many languages
My favorite topicsFood, culture, art, travel
Karla, 35
Oakland
SpeaksEnglish
LearnsJapanese
My exchange partner isMy perfect Tandem partner is a native speaker who will double as an acquaintance or friend. I would love someone who is as obsessed with grammar as I am, but it's okay if they're more relaxed. I hope that we can push each other to be great.
My learning goalsNear-native proficiency, or at least be about to hold a conversation and navigate Japan.
My favorite topicsAnime, manga, books, family, food, travel, games. 漫画と本を読むのが好きです。私もアニメとテレビゲームと旅行と家族が大好きです。アメリカに漫画を編集します。
Kirit, 19
Oakland
SpeaksEnglish, Panjabi
LearnsJapanese
Ideal language community partnerFriendly and Understanding
My learning goalsLearn at least many basic phrases used in everyday life. I also want to learn about Okinawa
My favorite topicsI make music and want to become a music composer one day.
Kieta, 21
Oakland
SpeaksEnglish
LearnsJapanese
Ideal conversation exchange partnerclose to my age, excited to learn a new language
My learning goalsbecome more confident in conversation, learn new perspectives
My favorite topicstravel, music, movies/tv, current events
Jonah, 37
Oakland
SpeaksEnglish
LearnsThai
Perfect language exchange partnerLet’s exchange language a few times per week
My learning goalsTo practice and get better!
My favorite topicsWant to talk/Audio call 📞 📱 ☎️ on Tandem? Are you a Teacher? Yes. Do you live in Thailand? No. Where do you live? San Francisco, 🇺🇸. Got any more questions? Let’s talk Audio call 📞 📱 ☎️ on Tandem
kasi, 40
Oakland
SpeaksEnglish
LearnsSpanish, Japanese, Sign language
My conversation partnerA slow talker lol
My learning goalsConversational fluency
My favorite topicsPolitics, movies, nature, science, health.
Katy, 27
Oakland
SpeaksEnglish
LearnsKorean
My exchange partner isAnyone located in San Francisco Bay Area who wants to meet up!
My learning goalsI want to become more fluent in Korean
My favorite topicsMusic, movies, fashion, anything
Sasha, 37
Oakland
SpeaksEnglish
LearnsSpanish
Ideal language community partnerSomeone who is outgoing, eager to help and be helped, and also understands how language learning works.
My learning goalsAchieve a basic level of Spanish fluency
My favorite topicsTravel, culture, sports, hobbies, lots of things
Vonelle, 40
Oakland
SpeaksEnglish
LearnsSpanish, French
Ideal conversation exchange partnerOne that is easy going and has patience. I'm NOT LOOKING FOR A BOYFRIEND, HUSBAND OR ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIP. I'm here to learn French and Spanish. Please contact me if you want to help me and want me to help you.
My learning goalsTo learn how to hear what is being said and be able to respond. I would love to be fluent in both French and Spanish.
My favorite topicsTraveling, dancing and exploring my local neighborhoods.
Derek, 34
Oakland
SpeaksEnglish
LearnsGerman, French, Cantonese
Perfect language exchange partnerOpen minded and patient
My learning goalsTo be fluent in multiple languages
My favorite topicsPolitics, culture, sports or movies
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