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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 25.6.2025

Speaks

  • German
  • English

Learns

  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Lyndon

  • CH-8001
  • Male
  • 22
  • ☕️ In-Person

Hey, ich lerne momentan Mandarin und brauche hierzu einen Sprachpartner. Ich arbeite in Zürich und würde Meet-Ups in der Stadt bevorzugen. Ich bin 21 Jahre alt, Schweizer und freue mich dich kennenzulernen und gemeinsam unsere Sprachkenntnisse zu verbessern! Ich spreche Deutsch und Englisch, wobei ich dir gerne helfe.

Hobbies and interests

Joggen, Schwimmen, Klavier spielen, Chinesisch lernen

Last active 25.6.2025

Speaks

  • Spanish
  • French

Learns

  • German
  • Swiss German

Raquel

  • CH-8005
  • Female
  • 29
  • ☕️ In-Person

Hallo, ich bin Raquel, ich möchte mein Deutsch verbessern und Schweizerdeutsch verstehen, im Gegenzug kann ich anbieten, mit Spanisch zu helfen. Ich liebe es, neue Leute kennenzulernen und auf Entdeckungstour zu gehen :)

Hobbies and interests

Sport, Berge, Musik, Ping-pong

Last active 25.6.2025

Speaks

  • Swiss German
  • German

Learns

  • French

Marie-Luise

  • CH-3001
  • Female
  • 24
  • 💻 Online
  • ☕️ In-Person

Hallo, ich wohne in Bern und meine Muttersprache ist Schweizerdeutsch bzw. Deutsch. Ich möchte gerne mein Französisch verbessern (vor allem das Sprechen).

Hobbies and interests

Wandern, Tennis spielen, Skifahren

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