Language Learning in Tandem
Learning in tandem means learning the language of the partner in mutual exchange. A prerequisite level A1 (basic knowledge) in the desired language is recommended to get the most out of it. With your tandem partner, you choose the time, place (on-site or online) and frequency of your meetings. You decide together what your goals are (e.g. working on oral only or also writing).
How to find a tandem partner?
The University of Fribourg has joined the national platform edu.e-tandem.ch which offers the possibility of finding a partner in a Swiss University or Higher Education Institution free of charge.
Who is edu.e-tandem for?
This platform is aimed at Swiss universities and Higher Education Institutions. Interested members of the Unifr and of our partner institutions can register directly via this platform. You can choose the type of meeting (on-site or online) and the status of the partner (student, lecturer or employee). More than 50 languages are available.
How to register?
Log in to the platform edu.e-tandem.ch via your AAI|SWITCH edu-ID account and fill out the form.
What are resources for tandem learning?
Resources for working in Tandem can be found:
- on our Moodle platforms for self-directed learning in German, English and French. A variety of resources, for example Seagull, offer materials for tandems in a multitude of languages. Links to these platforms can be found under Online Resources.
- in our media library in the form of textbooks and games for all levels. To simplify your search use the "In a Tandem" criteria under "Modalities" on the online search tool. Places for tandem work can be reserved at the media library.