Find a language exchange partner at University of Teacher Education of Grisons (PH Graubünden)
At PH Graubünden in Chur, language practice is closely tied to teacher education. According to the university’s official pages, checked on 10 July 2026, it offers degree and continuing education programmes in German, Romansh and Italian. Students can choose modules in all three languages, and bilingual diplomas are available in Romansh–German or Italian–German. A tandem can therefore support much more than everyday conversation: it can help with lesson planning, school placements, presentations and subject-specific discussions.
The setting is equally concrete. The official campus page, checked on 10 July 2026, lists the main campus at Scalärastrasse 17 and additional training rooms at Storchengasse 4, both in Chur. On Sprachtandem.ch, you can add PH Graubünden to your profile and then search specifically for profiles that list the same university. The university information is not verified by PH Graubünden, and Sprachtandem.ch is not an official PHGR service.
Why look for a language exchange partner at PH Graubünden?
At PH Graubünden, a tandem connects language practice with teacher education: explaining a lesson sequence, giving assignment feedback, preparing for a school placement or discussing terminology from education and subject didactics.
The official university profile, checked on 10 July 2026, lists research priorities in multilingualism, school and MINT/STEM, and educational sciences. It also names four research professorships, including Romansh and Romansh didactics as well as Italian and Italian didactics. Researchers and staff can therefore use a tandem to discuss specialist ideas across language boundaries.
- Practise German, Romansh or Italian around modules, placements and teaching situations.
- Find someone who is more likely to understand the rhythm and demands of the same teacher-education setting.
- Arrange a session around the library, canteen, cafeteria or common areas listed on the campus page as of 10 July 2026, provided the chosen space is open and accessible.
- Receive direct feedback while offering your own language, vocabulary or regional expressions in return.
New to tandem learning? What is a language tandem? explains the format, while Language exchange in Chur gives you a wider local starting point.
Now available: add your university to your profile
Add PH Graubünden as your university in your profile, then use the search to filter for profiles that list the same institution. In this multilingual teacher-education context, that is more useful than searching only for “Italian” or “German”: you can look for people who recognise the campus routine, the role of school placements and the vocabulary used in education.
The university field is information supplied by the user on Sprachtandem.ch. It is not confirmation by PH Graubünden and does not indicate a partnership. Add the language you offer, the language you want to practise and the reason behind your goal—for example, an Italian-language module, a placement in a Romansh-speaking area or greater confidence in German subject discussions.
New users can create a profile. The guide Get Started with Sprachtandem.ch explains how your profile and the search work together.
How to search within your university
- Add PH Graubünden to your profile accurately. For practical guidance, see Get Started with Sprachtandem.ch.
- Select the language you offer and the one you want to learn or strengthen. The pages on Learning German and Learning Italian can help you define a clearer goal.
- Filter the search by PH Graubünden so that you see profiles with the same university listed.
- Compare learning goals, language level, interests and availability. Finding the Ideal Language Exchange Partner offers useful criteria.
- Make contact and suggest a first conversation online, in Chur or at a suitable, accessible place near the campus. Agree on the duration, meeting point and language split in advance.
Three cantonal languages, one teacher-education campus
According to the official study page checked on 10 July 2026, PH Graubünden offers selectable modules and voluntary language courses in German, Romansh and Italian, plus bilingual diplomas in Romansh–German or Italian–German. Tandem goals can therefore be precise: rehearse a presentation in Italian, gain confidence in German as a working language or build Romansh fluency for school practice.
French and English are also named as relevant foreign languages in the study environment. To avoid a vague match, describe the context in your profile: “Italian for lesson planning”, “German for subject discussions” or “Romansh for school practice”. These are the languages spoken in Switzerland provides broader context for the country’s multilingual setting.
The International Office coordinates incoming and outgoing mobility. On the official page checked on 10 July 2026, PH Graubünden states that incoming students attending regular courses need German at B2 level. A tandem does not replace a formal language certificate or advice from the university, but it can help you prepare specialist vocabulary, listening comprehension and spontaneous conversations.
Who benefits from a language tandem at PH Graubünden?
A university-based tandem suits people who want regular practice and a shared point of reference. At PH Graubünden, it is particularly useful for:
- Students taking German-, Italian- or Romansh-language modules who want to prepare presentations and subject discussions.
- Students working towards a bilingual diploma who want to use both languages beyond formal classes.
- Incoming students strengthening their German for regular courses and everyday life in Chur.
- Researchers and staff communicating work on multilingualism, subject didactics, MINT/STEM or educational sciences.
- New members of the university community who want to build contacts and understand Graubünden’s multilingual context.
A simple structure helps: split the time between both languages, choose one concrete topic and note a few useful expressions at the end. Make the Most of Your Practice Session offers further ideas.
Start your language exchange at PH Graubünden
At the Scalärastrasse campus, people plan lessons, develop language skills and communicate educational ideas across several languages. The university filter turns that shared setting into a practical search criterion: add PH Graubünden, describe your goal precisely and look for someone whose language, learning rhythm and availability fit your own.
A manageable start is enough—perhaps one short weekly session, alternating between German and Italian, or with a clear focus on Romansh. In this way, the university’s three-language setting can become a regular learning habit that fits around modules, placements, research and work.
Frequently asked questions about language exchange at PH Graubünden
How can I search specifically for people from PH Graubünden?
Add PH Graubünden to your profile, select the language you offer and the language you want to practise, then use the university filter in the search. Check each profile’s learning goal, level and availability as well. The university information is not verified by PH Graubünden; it is voluntary profile and search information on Sprachtandem.ch.
Where can a tandem meet around the PH Graubünden campus?
The official campus page checked on 10 July 2026 lists the main address as Scalärastrasse 17 in Chur and additional training rooms at Storchengasse 4. It also names a library, canteen, cafeteria and common areas. Choose only a place that is actually open and accessible, respect house rules, and use a public venue in Chur or an online meeting when that is more suitable.
Which languages are particularly relevant for a tandem at PH Graubünden?
German, Romansh and Italian are especially relevant. According to the official study page checked on 10 July 2026, PH Graubünden offers study and continuing education programmes in these three languages and provides selectable modules. French and English also appear in the foreign-language environment. State both the language and the purpose in your profile, such as Italian for lesson planning, German for subject discussions or Romansh for school practice.
Who can use the university field in their profile?
The feature is suitable for students, exchange students, researchers, lecturers, staff and other people whose connection with PH Graubünden is accurate. The information should be entered truthfully. It is not an official verification, student ID or proof of employment, and it does not mean that Sprachtandem.ch and PH Graubünden are affiliated.
Can a language tandem help me prepare for a mobility stay?
Yes, as a supplement. PH Graubünden’s International Office coordinates incoming and outgoing mobility. According to the official page checked on 10 July 2026, incoming students taking regular courses need German at B2 level, while advanced B2 or C1 is described as ideal for studies at partner institutions. A tandem cannot replace certificates, admission requirements or binding advice from the International Office.