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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: 22.10.2025

Speaks

  • German
  • English

Learns

  • Spanish
  • French

Aurelia

  • CH-3013
  • Female
  • 32
  • ☕️ In-Person

Da ich plane bald für mehrere Monate nach Spanien zu gehen, wäre ich froh um ein Spanisch-Tandem. Ich lerne seit etwas mehr als 1 Jahr auf Duolingo, ein Gespräch zu führen ist aber definitiv eine grössere Herausforderung. Würde mich sehr freuen, wenn sich hier eine solche Möglichkeit ergibt!

Hobbies and interests

Tiere, klettern, häkeln, Nachhaltigkeit, Veganismus, mentale Gesundheit

Last active: 22.10.2025

Speaks

  • English
  • German

Learns

  • German

Lincoln Dibler

  • 💻 Online
  • ☕️ In-Person

Hi my name is Lincoln! I am currently living and working in the USA, but I want to study in Germany next year. In preparation for that, I would love to improve my German! I would be more than happy to help you learn English. I would also love to talk with others currently learning German! I am only around B1 in German currently!

Hobbies and interests

Sewing, reading, and learning

Last active: 22.10.2025

Speaks

  • Arabic
  • English

Learns

  • German

Dr. Ibrahim

  • Male
  • 53
  • 💻 Online

Mein Sprachniveau ist B1 und ich möchte mein Deutsch verbessern. Ich habe in verschiedenen Ländern (Kasachstan, Frankreich, Japan, Schweden) gearbeitet und lebe seit 2009 in Deutschland, wo ich als Forscher tätig bin. Ich spreche Englisch und Russisch, aber meine Muttersprache ist Arabisch.

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