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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 4.6.2025

Speaks

  • English

Learns

  • German

Hans Luck

  • CH-3047
  • Male
  • 59
  • ☕️ In-Person

Hello, I come from the U.S. and have worked as an English teacher in Bern for many years. I have dual citizenship- my father was Swiss and I speak Swiss-German but I have long wanted to learn standard German. I currently take lessons at Academia in Bern but would like to further my knowledge through conversation.

Hobbies and interests

I enjoy cooking, reading (very important), biking, hiking and traveling.

Last active 4.6.2025

Speaks

  • Swiss German
  • German

Learns

  • English

Barbok

  • CH-3600
  • Male
  • 41
  • ☕️ In-Person

Hallo Community, ich suche dringend jemanden, der sehr gut Englisch spricht, da ich selbst nur wenig Englisch verstehe. Ich möchte meine Alltagskommunikation verbessern, sei es beim Einkaufen, in einfachen Gesprächen oder beim Reden über Natur. Am liebsten würde ich aber über Technologie lernen, da mich das Thema sehr interessiert.

Last active 3.6.2025

Speaks

  • French
  • English

Learns

  • German

Ulysse

  • CH-3012
  • Male
  • 39
  • 💻 Online
  • ☕️ In-Person

Salut ! Ich komme aus Norden Frankreich und ich wohne in Bern seit fast 5 Jahren. Mein Deutsch ist etwa B1 - B2 seit... zu lang. Zu Hause sprechen meine Frau und mein Sohn in Berndeutsch, und dass nicht hilft :/ Ich suche nach einen tandem in Bern. Während ein Kaffee oder ein Bier trinken, oder in Bern spazieren. [email protected]

Hobbies and interests

Musik, Konzert, Nachhaltigkeit, Politik, Natur, nahrung

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