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What is a language tandem?

A language tandem is when two people with different mother tongues come together to teach the other person their own mother tongue.

How does a language tandem work?

The easiest way to explain language tandem is with an example: Lisa from Zurich will soon be travelling to France for a semester abroad. She has already attended a course at a language school to learn French, but she lacks the opportunity to practise free conversation. Louise from Paris has recently accepted a job in Zurich. In order to better participate in life in Switzerland, she wants to improve her German as quickly as possible. The two find each other through Sprachtandem.ch. They first write a few messages to make sure they both have the same idea about the meeting. Then they meet in a public place. First they speak German for half an hour, then they switch to French for the same amount of time.

Not only do they learn the language of their respective language partners, but they also learn about their culture and gain insider knowledge from another country.
The learning/practice method is fun and lets you get to know your counterpart in an uncomplicated and relaxed way. Sprachtandem has the special advantage that the lessons are free of charge because of the exchange principle.

Find tandem partners in over 70 languages ✌️

Last active: 28.10.2025

Speaks

  • Russian
  • Ukrainian

Learns

  • German
  • English

Antonia

  • CH-3008
  • Female
  • 35
  • 💻 Online
  • ☕️ In-Person

Mein Name ist Antonia und ich lerne Deutsch. Meine Muttersprachen sind Russisch und Ukrainisch. Ich freue mich auf ein Gespräch.

Hobbies and interests

Ich liebe es, schöne Fotos zu machen. Ich liebe Tiere, die Natur….

Last active: 28.10.2025

Speaks

  • Russian
  • English
  • German

Learns

  • Japanese

Max

  • CH-8000
  • Male
  • 22
  • 💻 Online
  • ☕️ In-Person

Certified Russian state traitor. Learning languages faster than the FSB learns my new address. You teach me - I’ll tell you how to survive exile... Preferably personally

Hobbies and interests

Troublemaking, troubleshooting, sport, networking, economics, fashion, long hair

Last active: 28.10.2025

Speaks

  • Greek
  • English

Learns

  • German
  • Swiss German
  • Spanish

Georgia

  • CH-8152
  • Female
  • 25
  • 💻 Online
  • ☕️ In-Person

I’d be happy to help you with your Greek or English — maybe while going for a walk or over a cup of coffee ☕ I’m currently learning German (A1 level) and would love to practice it in a relaxed, friendly way. I’m also curious about Swiss German!

Hobbies and interests

Dancing, music, painting, piano, improvisation, cooking, travelling, reading

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