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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 9.5.2025

Speaks

  • German

Learns

  • Russian

Nadja

  • CH-8037
  • Female
  • 45
  • ☕️ In-Person

Hallo! Ich bin Nadja und wohne in Zürich und in Berlin. Ich habe eigentlich keinen Bezug zur russischen Sprache, mag sie aber sehr und möchte sie erlernen. Ich lerne erst seit einigen Monaten über Duolingo und bin demnach noch absolute Anfängerin. Ich spreche Deutsch und Schweizerdeutsch.

Hobbies and interests

Freunde treffen, lesen, Kultur

Last active 9.5.2025

Speaks

  • German
  • English
  • Romanian

Learns

  • French

Cristina

  • CH-3012
  • Female
  • 39
  • ☕️ In-Person

Je suis à moitié allemande et à moitié roumaine et je parle l'allemand standard. Je suis moitié allemande, moitié roumaine et je parle l'allemand standard. J'ai vécu en Allemagne et en Roumanie et je suis maintenant à Berne depuis 5 ans. Actuellement, j'ai un niveau B1 en français

Hobbies and interests

littérature, art, sociologie, idées, vie

Last active 9.5.2025

Speaks

  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • German
  • English

Learns

  • German

  • 💻 Online

Hallo! Ich bin Chinesin, lebe seit 5 Jahren in Bayern. Meine Muttersprache ist Mandarin. Ich lese gut Deutsch, aber spreche noch nicht flüssig. Suche Tandempartner*in für 30 Min. täglich oder alle 2 Tage. Gerne helfe ich auch beim Chinesisch!

Hobbies and interests

Fan von Dokus, wandern in der Natur, Gassi gehen

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