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Multilingualism in Swiss SMEs

Language learning is not just an individual endeavor, but it can also be a valuable corporate benefit. One way to achieve this is through a language tandem exchange program, where employees can practice and improve their language skills with their colleagues.

Benefits of Language Tandem Exchange

Language tandem exchange offers numerous benefits for both employees and the company as a whole. Here are just a few of the many advantages:

  1. Improved communication: By practicing and improving their language skills, employees will be better able to communicate with colleagues who speak different languages. This can lead to a more cohesive and productive team.
  2. Increased cultural understanding and empathy: Through regular interactions with colleagues from different cultural backgrounds, employees will gain a deeper understanding and appreciation for different cultures and perspectives. This can lead to more empathy and understanding in the workplace, resulting in a more inclusive and diverse environment.
  3. Enhanced employee development and career opportunities: Language learning is a valuable skill that can enhance an employee's professional development and open up new career opportunities.
  4. Improved teamwork: By working together to practice and improve their language skills, employees will build stronger relationships and improve teamwork. This can lead to a more cohesive and productive team.
  5. Increased global competency: As the world becomes more interconnected, it's essential for companies to have employees who are globally competent. A language tandem exchange program can help employees develop this competency, making them better equipped to work with international clients or colleagues.

Get Started

One great way to implement a language tandem exchange program in the workplace is by signing up for sprachtandem.ch. On our website, companies can register and have their employees find language tandem partners within the company or on the entire platform. This allows for a wider variety of language pairings and the potential for employees to learn from native speakers. By utilizing sprachtandem.ch, companies can easily set up and manage a language tandem exchange program, making it a convenient and effective way to improve communication and cultural understanding in the workplace.

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Last active: 9.11.2025

Speaks

  • German

Learns

  • Portuguese

Joël

  • ☕️ In-Person

My name is Joël, and I live in Bern, Switzerland. Starting next summer, I’ll be spending a longer period in Brazil, so I’d love to learn Portuguese. In exchange, I’d be happy to help you with German! 😊 I also speak English and French, so we can use those languages as well if you like. Looking forward to meeting new people and learn.

Hobbies and interests

Different kinds of sports, playing the guitar, reading, and enjoying nature.

Last active: 8.11.2025

Speaks

  • German
  • English
  • French

Learns

  • Korean
  • Japanese

Carmen

  • CH-8050
  • Female
  • 61
  • ☕️ In-Person

Hallo Ich heisse Carmen. Ich möchte gerne mein Koreanisch auffrischen. Ich war schon einmal in Korea. Ich würde auch gerne Japan besuchen. Japanisch spreche ich noch nicht. Hast du Lust mit mir Deutsch, Englisch oder Französisch zu sprechen? Ich freue mich auf einen kulturellen Austausch und Reisetipps.

Hobbies and interests

Sprachen, Konzerte, Kino, Ausstellungen, Essen, Schwimmen, Spazieren, Kochen etc

Last active: 8.11.2025

Speaks

  • French
  • English

Learns

  • German

Cedric

  • CH-3018
  • Male
  • 38
  • ☕️ In-Person

Débutant en allemand (A1 en cours), je cherche simplement à pratiquer en dehors des cours pour booster un peu mon apprentissage. En échange de m'écouter dire des choses simples avec difficulté, je peux entretenir des conversations un peu plus sophistiquées en français (ma langue maternelle) ou en anglais (sans prétention).

Hobbies and interests

DIscutons-en ;-)

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