Tandem: Language exchange

Practice a language with native speakers and take it to the next level.

Whether you’re aiming to learn a new language or improve fluency in one you already know, having engaging conversations with an exchange partner makes all the difference. You can even learn a language with international friends while expanding your skills and cultural understanding.

Whatever your language goal is—language learning for travel, business, or personal growth—you can reach it while meeting new people and making friends around the globe. It’s easy: just choose a language you want to learn, find a Tandem member with similar interests, and you’re ready to go!

Once you’re connected, the real fun begins! Learn from each other, practice speaking, and find fluency faster through conversation practice! Text, call, or even video chat—communication with your language exchange partner is as flexible as you need it to be. It’s the perfect way to meet people and improve your language skills at the same time.

With Tandem, you can learn languages through 1-to-1 chats or with Parties, the ultimate group learning audio space. There are millions of Tandem members waiting for you, so find your people and start speaking their language today!

Choose from over 300 languages:

- Spanish 🇪🇸🇲🇽

- English 🇬🇧🇺🇸

- Japanese 🇯🇵

- Korean 🇰🇷

- German 🇩🇪,

- Italian 🇮🇹

- Portuguese 🇵🇹🇧🇷

- Simplified and Traditional Chinese 🇨🇳🇹🇼

- 12 different sign languages, including American Sign Language.

DOWNLOAD TANDEM AND LEARN A LANGUAGE NOW!

Tandem unites people across borders through language learning. Whether you’re looking to make international friends, talk to strangers, or connect with others who are passionate about languages, Tandem has it all.

BETTER VOCAB

Skip the tricky grammar tests and random phrases. Tandem allows you to focus on meaningful conversation practice, centered around topics you care about.

PERFECT PRONUNCIATION

Want to sound like a native speaker? One way to help is to practice a language with your exchange partner until you’ve mastered every word and phrase.

SOUND LIKE A LOCAL

Practice a language with voice notes, audio, and video chats until you sound like a native speaker. No matter If you’re looking for tips on pronunciation or want to speak more casually in your fluency.

MAKE INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS

Tandem connects you with international friends who share your passion for language learning. You’ll not only practice speaking, but also gain insights into various cultures.

IMMERSIVE GROUP LEARNING

Experience group learning like never before with Tandem’s interactive Parties! Use them to practice a language by listening in on group conversations or take the lead and start your own language Party.

GRAMMAR TIPS & TRICKS

Use translation features and text corrections to master grammar from the first try, whether you are perfecting everyday speech or understanding formal speech.

App Access Permissions:

Optional permissions:

- Location information: Required to use the Nearby feature to see members near you, the Travel feature to show members around the world and to add an approximate location to your profile.

- Microphone: Required for sending audio messages, making audio and video calls, and joining Language Parties.

- Camera: Required for taking photos to upload to your profile or post in a Language Club, take and send a photo in a chat, video calling, and scanning QR codes.

- Notifications: Used to send you notifications about acceptance into the community, new messages, new followers and their posts, new references and marketing communication.

- Nearby devices: Bluetooth access is required to connect audio devices during a call or Language Party.

You can still use Tandem without granting optional permissions, except features where their nature requires the respective permission, like a video call requiring camera permission.

Got a question? Contact us on support@tandem.net