Language learning in tandem
For all interested persons at UPB
- with a desire for direct linguistic and cultural exchange
- with previous knowledge of a language1
- with an interest in training individual fields (e.g. "speaking")
You must have found a partner for the tandem course, e.g. in the tandem market
1 Special features for zero knowledge or A1: If you have little knowledge of the target language, you cannot organise a language tandem in the strict sense (it can still be useful for an exchange about language and culture).
You should be aware of this: If you as a learner only have an A1 level, it is more difficult for your partner because you cannot help him/her as well if you lack basic language skills in his/her mother tongue.
Basic Rules
- We meet regularly (e.g. 1-2 times a week, at least 2 hours per week in total).
- We practise both languages separately.
- We spend the same amount of time on each language at each meeting.
- As a learner, I decide what we do.
- As an expert, I am patient and help.
- We treat each other with respect and inform our partner if we cannot keep to agreements.
Depending on the format:
- 1) Free learning is possible at any time without registration (workshops only on certain dates). For the search for partners & contact: Link Tandembörse
- 2) Tandem course: winter semester 25/26 (registration up to 1 week before the workshop or course start via the website. (Registration via PAUL is optional. It shows your interest in learning in tandem).
A project run by the University of Greifswald and others, with important tips for tandem learning and good ideas and materials (videos, photos, topic sheets) for tandem work for various languages and levels A1-B2. You can also find a selection of topic sheets and handouts as printouts in the media centre / SPRECHraum.
Cross-language material in different languages for conversation topics & activities (e.g. in the fields of "getting to know each other", "exchanging information" or "creative activities") with indication of level
Find a Tandem - TandemPartners
Regional/local search for tandem partners (Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, Denmark, USA and UK) - face-to-face or e-Tandem
Find e-Tandem partners worldwide via app and communicate via smartphone (with correction function); for a fee: book a tutor. Target languages: DE, EN, ES, F, IT, JP, RUS, PRT, CN
„I found the input from a native speaker particularly helpful, giving me an even more detailed look behind the scenes of the language and culture. We were also able to work very individually and I made a new friend.”
