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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 4.4.2025

Speaks

  • English
  • German
  • Swiss German

Learns

  • Korean

Nadja

  • CH-3000
  • Female
  • 34
  • 💻 Online
  • ☕️ In-Person

안녕하세요! 저는 나댜이라고 합니다. 스위스사람이고 베른에 살아요. 저는 한국어 초보자예요. 말하기와 듣기를 연습하고 싶어요. 독일어 가르칠 수 있어요. 반갑습니다 :)

Hobbies and interests

Swimming, Trekking, Cycling, Food, Nature

Last active 3.4.2025

Speaks

  • English
  • Turkish

Learns

  • German

Orcun

  • CH-4142
  • Male
  • 40
  • ☕️ In-Person

I'm making a new start in Basel. Since my wife is busy, I would like to meet people with whom I can spend my free time and practice my German. Maybe we can have a coffee together, visit museums or just chat.

Hobbies and interests

Communicating with locals, learning about Swiss culture. Skiing. Photography

Last active 3.4.2025

Speaks

  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • English

Learns

  • German
  • Swiss German

Sheungyan

  • CH-8700
  • Male
  • 38
  • ☕️ In-Person

I would like to practice German and probably learn Swiss German in the future. Would love to talk in Mandarin in exchange. I'm easygoing.

Hobbies and interests

Running, Cycling, 刷抖音

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