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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: 25.10.2025

Speaks

  • German
  • Swiss German
  • English

Learns

  • Spanish

Dayrith

  • CH-2540
  • Female
  • 30
  • ☕️ In-Person

Hallo Ich wohne in der Nähe von Solothurn und suche jemanden, um spanisch zu lernen. Nächstes Jahr werde ich und mein Freund in Ecuador reisen und hoffe bis dahin mein Spanisch zu verbessern. Mein Sprachniveau ist bei A2 (hörverstehen besser).

Hobbies and interests

Wandern, Natur geniessen, Städtetrips, feines Essen, Musik

Last active: 25.10.2025

Speaks

  • English
  • Spanish

Learns

  • German
  • French

Kevin

  • ☕️ In-Person

Hallo, meine Muttersprache ist Englisch (geboren und aufgewachsen in den USA) und Spanisch (von lateinamerikanischen Eltern). Ich möchte Deutsch (A1) lernen und mein Französisch (B1) verbessern.

Last active: 25.10.2025

Speaks

  • German
  • Persian
  • Arabic

Learns

  • English
  • German
  • Spanish

Niamat

  • CH-8907
  • Male
  • 26
  • ☕️ In-Person

Hello! I’m Niamatullah from Zurich. I’m learning English and would love to meet people from different cultures. Let’s practice English together and have nice conversations over coffee!

Hobbies and interests

Volleyball,Spazieren zu gehen,reisen,lesen und etwas neues zu lernen.

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