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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.

Find tandem partners in over 70 languages ✌️

Last active: 19.8.2026

Speaks

  • English
  • Romanian

Learns

  • German
  • Swiss German

Rucsi

  • Female
  • 💻 Online
  • ☕️ In-Person

Hi, I'm Rucsi! I grew up in Romania and lived in the UK for 8 years before moving to Zürich. I have been learning German but I want to reach fluency and I need to practice my conversation skills. I am fluent in Romanian and English and would love to help someone else in their language journey. I am open to discuss various topics.

Hobbies and interests

Yoga, reading, music, cycling, cooking, painting, cats.

Last active: 18.8.2026

Speaks

  • French
  • English
  • Italian

Learns

  • German

Lucie

  • Female
  • 27
  • ☕️ In-Person

Hi :) Born and raised in Lausanne, I am looking for someone to practice – and improve ! – my German (currently A2-B1), which mostly needs real conversations. Happy to meet over a coffee to chat ! (French native speaker, C1 in English, notions of Italian as well)

Hobbies and interests

Pilates, course, expo & musées, culture, actualité & politique, cafés

Last active: 18.8.2026

Speaks

  • Korean

Learns

  • English
  • French

Seonghwan Lee

  • ☕️ In-Person

Hello! My name is Seonghwan Lee, and I’m from South Korea. I will be staying in Lausanne as an EPFL student for 1 year. I’m really happy to be here now. I worked as an urban planner and architect for 6 years, so I really enjoy exploring cities, architecture, and landscapes. From this perspective, Switzerland is a wonderful country fo

Hobbies and interests

I love looking around, traveling, exploring, watching movies, and reading books.

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