Welcome to
eTandem

"eTandem Europa" is a project funded by the European Commission as part of the European Year of Languages 2001. eTandem Europa's objective is to introduce as many European citizens as possible to the opportunity of learning a foreign language with eTandem and to make it easy for these language learners to get started. Learn more...

eTandem with a partner is fun and effective

eTandem - how does it work?

In eTandem, you work together with a learning partner from another country - by telephone, e-mail or other media. From your partner, you learn his or her* language while he or she* learns your native language. Learn more...

What can you learn with eTandem?

First and foremost, you learn to understand the foreign language better and to express yourself more easily in it - and this in an authentic oral or written situation. But you can learn much, much more from each other. Learn more...

How do eTandem partners learn from each other?

You both talk and/or write about topics of interest, using both languages. You learn from what your eTandem partner writes or says in his or her native language, from his or her corrections and help in other ways. Learn more...

Who is eTandem suitable for?

eTandem is suitable for anyone who is presently learning a language or who wishes to brush up on old skills. Basic knowledge of the foreign language will generally suffice. Anyone can take part, regardless of age, profession, place of residence. Learn more...

How can I find an eTandem partner?

We bring eTandem partners from all over the world together, free of charge for all languages. Even for less-commonly taught languages there are possibilities of finding you a partner. Learn more...

The first steps

We have compiled tips to make it easy for you and your eTandem partner to get your learning partnership started. Learn more...