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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 22.1.2025

Speaks

  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • English

Learns

  • French
  • German

Yijia

  • Female
  • 24
  • 💻 Online
  • ☕️ In-Person

I'm from Toronto, Canada and am currently living in Shanghai, China. I speak English and Chinese fluently and would like to improve my French and German! I'm a grad student researching neurodegenerative diseases.

Hobbies and interests

I like to run, swim, hike, play piano, read, spend time with friends, and cook!

Last active 21.1.2025

Speaks

  • English
  • Russian

Learns

  • German

Daria

  • CH-4053
  • Female
  • 23
  • ☕️ In-Person

Hi! I’m focused on improving my German and would love to practice speaking. I’m also happy to help with English or Russian in return. Looking forward to connecting and learning together!

Hobbies and interests

Art, design, traveling, sports, baking

Last active 22.1.2025

Speaks

  • German
  • English
  • Russian

Learns

  • Spanish

Margot

  • ☕️ In-Person

Hallo zusammen, ich lebe in Zürich und habe eine ukrainische Mutter und einen chilenischen Vater. Russisch habe ich als Kind gut gelernt. Spanisch leider nicht, dafür jetzt sehr motiviert. Ich kann Konversationen führen, aber leider noch immer mit vielen Fehlern 🙈 Über eine Person aus Chile freue ich mich sehr 💕

Hobbies and interests

lesen, tanzen, reisen, essen

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