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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 2.8.2025

Speaks

  • Japanese

Learns

  • German
  • English

Aki

  • Female
  • 💻 Online
  • ☕️ In-Person

Hallo, ich komme aus Japan und wohne seit 7 Jahre in Deutschland. Deutsch habe ich im Sprachschuhle gelernt und jetzt würde gerne Alltagsdeutsch lernen:)

Hobbies and interests

Meine Hobbys sind Manga lesen, Reisen, Kochen und Backen (und näturlich Essen!)

Last active 2.8.2025

Speaks

  • German
  • French

Learns

  • English

Steven

  • 💻 Online
  • ☕️ In-Person

Ich studiere bereits auf deutsch. Da ich gerade viel englisch Vokabeln wegen meiner bevorstehenden Klausur lerne, suche ich mir jemanden mit dem/der ich mein englisch verbessern kann und ab und zu auf diese 3 Sprache ( Französisch, Deutsch, Englisch) austauschen können. Ich freue mich über eine nette Austausch. Viele Grüße Steven

Last active 2.8.2025

Speaks

  • German
  • French
  • English

Learns

  • French

Michael

  • CH-8049
  • Male
  • 49
  • ☕️ In-Person

Ich bin in Zürich aufgewachsen und arbeite aktuell an der ETH. Obwohl ich Französisch einmal gelernt habe, habe ich vieles vergessen. Nun möchte ich mein Französisch wieder aktivieren.

Hobbies and interests

Wandern, Lesen, Kunst

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