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Language Exchange in Santa Barbara

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Find Language Exchange Partners from Santa Barbara

Here are 20 of our most recent Santa Barbara members that could become your language exchange partner in Santa Barbara.

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Name Country
(City)
Native Language Practicing Language Description

person Stephen
December 3, 2025
United States
(Santa Barbara)
English
French
I’m a native English speaker from California and live in Santa Barbara. I have previously lived in Paris and want to find a French language exchange partner to continue working on my French. I’m a university professor at UCSB and enjoy biking, campin..... translate

person Edward
November 19, 2025
United States
(Santa Barbara)
English
French
Italian
Russian
Edward from California translate

person Patrick
October 10, 2025
United States
(Santa Barbara)
English
French
Bonjour, je m'appelle Patrick et je suis professeur de sociologie en Californie du Sud. J'apprends le français depuis presque un an et demi et je suis très motivée. Je suis au niveau intermédiaire et je voudrais trouver quelqu'un de pa..... translate

person Daeun
October 4, 2025
United States
(Santa Barbara)
Korean
English
Hi, My name is Dana. I'm a Korean woman interested in improving my english and learning more about other cultures. I'd love to do a language exchange where I can help you with Korean and in return practice my english with you. I enjoy c..... translate

person Jose
September 17, 2025
United States
(Santa Barbara)
English
Japanese
Spanish
Hello nice to meet you. I’m interested in knowing different languages to improve my speaking skills. translate

person Nathalie
September 16, 2025
United States
(Santa Barbara)
French
English
I am a French native speaker who lives in the Santa Barbara/Goleta area. I would like to perfect my English conversational skills and help you improve your French. I work at UCSB. translate

person martin
September 7, 2025
United States
(Santa Barbara)
English
French
I've spent half my life in the US but grew up in the UK so am familiar with both. I have a 'mid-atlantic' accent midway to each. I've been through graduate school (UCSB) in the US and undergraduate in the UK (Sussex) and have a h..... translate

person Ron
June 21, 2025
United States
(Santa Barbara)
English
German
I am a college professor in California and I will be traveling on an extended trip to Germany/Austria in 2025. I reached a decent level of German language ability many years ago, but I would like to practice and improve my spoken German. I am happy t..... translate

person John
April 21, 2025
United States
(Santa Barbara)
English
French
I would like to learn French! This was recommended by a friend! translate

person BRENDA
January 21, 2025
United States
(SANTA BARBARA)
English
Spanish
I am a 69 year old woman whose Spanish level is A1-A2. I really need conversation to move ahead. I am a native English speaker and former English teacher, so I can help you with English! I prefer Zoom, Skype, etc. I travel to Mexico fairly regularly ..... translate

person SB Native
January 10, 2025
United States
(Santa Barbara)
English
Japanese
My son would like to find a conversation partner to practice Japanese. Anyone able to meet in Santa Barbara? He is a Junior in high school. Thank you. translate

person Rosalie
December 9, 2024
United States
(Santa Barbara)
English
German
I am an American looking to practice German conversation. I have studied in school for two years and will be moving to Stuttgart in 2025. I enjoy food, exploring, nature, exercise, and arts and crafts. translate

person Bret ブレット
December 8, 2024
United States
(Santa Barbara)
English
Japanese
Hi! I am teaching myself Japanese because I plan to visit Japan next year. I enjoy the culture, anime, etc. Also, I used to live in China and both speak and read Mandarin. That has been helpful as I start learning kanji. I am outgoing, and not shy to..... translate

person Woncheol
December 8, 2024
United States
(Santa Barbara)
Korean
English
I'm a postdoc researcher at UCSB translate

person Sam
October 17, 2024
United States
(Santa Barbara)
English
Korean
안녕하세요~~~ I am a grad student at UCSB. I used to have a lot more opportunity to use Korean but not so much these days. Recently graduated so now have a lot more time to try new things! I like to recommend my favorite food and cafes. I watch a lot of m..... translate

person austin
September 17, 2024
United States
(santa barbara)
English
Korean
Japanese
Chinese, Mandarin
hi im studying japanese and chinese, studying for n1 and looking to study abroad in taiwan next year! translate

person James
August 31, 2024
United States
(Santa Barbara)
Korean
German
Russian
- Other -
French
Hi! I'm a graduate student studying astronomy in California. I was born and raised in Korea, and I'd love to learn new languages (German, Russian, etc.) I'd also love to chat with anyone interested in learning Korean. I'm open to ..... translate

person Alex
August 29, 2024
United States
(Santa Barbara)
Chinese, Mandarin
English
English
Japanese
I am 21, currently an international student in a university in the USA, US news rating top 30 when I entered the school, meanwhile studying Japanese and it has been 2 years. I have a conflicts on schedule with the Japanese Language Club of our school..... translate

person Eric
August 26, 2024
United States
(Santa Barbara)
English
Spanish
French
My name is Eric. I was born and raised in Southern California where Spanish is almost as common as English. I have spent a lot of time Traveling in Mexico and Latin America. I have even visited Spain twice. Despite haven taken 4 years of Spanish cour..... translate

person Parker
June 7, 2024
United States
(Santa Barbara)
English
Spanish
Travelling around South America / Mexico and want to practice Spanish and English with non-native speakers who want to practice. Will be in Oaxaca for most of June! translate

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