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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 2.8.2025

Speaks

  • Japanese

Learns

  • German
  • English

Aki

  • Female
  • 💻 Online
  • ☕️ In-Person

Hallo, ich komme aus Japan und wohne seit 7 Jahre in Deutschland. Deutsch habe ich im Sprachschuhle gelernt und jetzt würde gerne Alltagsdeutsch lernen:)

Hobbies and interests

Meine Hobbys sind Manga lesen, Reisen, Kochen und Backen (und näturlich Essen!)

Last active 2.8.2025

Speaks

  • German
  • French

Learns

  • English

Steven

  • 💻 Online
  • ☕️ In-Person

Ich studiere bereits auf deutsch. Da ich gerade viel englisch Vokabeln wegen meiner bevorstehenden Klausur lerne, suche ich mir jemanden mit dem/der ich mein englisch verbessern kann und ab und zu auf diese 3 Sprache ( Französisch, Deutsch, Englisch) austauschen können. Ich freue mich über eine nette Austausch. Viele Grüße Steven

Last active 2.8.2025

Speaks

  • German
  • French
  • English

Learns

  • French

Michael

  • CH-8049
  • Male
  • 49
  • ☕️ In-Person

Ich bin in Zürich aufgewachsen und arbeite aktuell an der ETH. Obwohl ich Französisch einmal gelernt habe, habe ich vieles vergessen. Nun möchte ich mein Französisch wieder aktivieren.

Hobbies and interests

Wandern, Lesen, Kunst

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