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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.

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Last active 23.6.2025

Speaks

  • Italian
  • English

Learns

  • German
  • Swiss German

Klaudjo Deda

  • ☕️ In-Person

Hobbies and interests

Music 🎵 Football ⚽️

Last active 22.6.2025

Speaks

  • German
  • English

Learns

  • Italian
  • French

Lucienne

  • CH-4448
  • Female
  • 35
  • 💻 Online
  • ☕️ In-Person

Hallo ich bin Lucie und seit Februar 25 mit meinem Mann und 2 Katzen in die Schweiz ausgewandert. Zurzeit bin ich in Elternzeit. Ich möchte die Gelegenheit nutzen neue Kontakte zu knüpfen und gleichzeitig tolle Sprachen zu lernen. Am liebsten in einem Café oder einem Spaziergang. Gern auch online.

Hobbies and interests

Wandern, Klettersteig, Reisen, Rennrad, Tiere, Kochen und Backen, Bücher

Last active 21.6.2025

Speaks

  • German
  • English
  • Swiss German

Learns

  • Greek

Claude

  • CH-8610
  • Male
  • 51
  • 💻 Online
  • ☕️ In-Person

Da ich fast jedes Jahr in Griechenland bin seit 1980 und immer wieder andere Inseln besuche, habe ich mich jetzt mal entschlossen mich in grichisch zu versuchen. Bis jetzt bin ich mit Duolingo am lernen, aber vielleicht finde ich hier jemanden der mir auch helfen kann und meine verständnis Lücken füllen kann.

Hobbies and interests

Geocaching, Kochen, Bachen, Craftbeer

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