Language Tandem & International Buddy Programme

There will be a Language Tandem / International Buddy Programm-Event in May 2024. Up-to-date information will be posted here / via the announcements in the LC course room Sprachtandem.

You can also connect, exchange ideas and network in the chatroom.

• The Language Tandem consists of two people with different native languages e.g. German-English, Spanish-German, German-Hindi, etc. and offers the opportunity to gain speaking practice and cultural knowledge in direct communication with a native.
• The International Buddy Programme connects local and international students who want to learn more about their buddy's culture and promotes intercultural competence.

• Language Tandem: Improvement of language skills
• Buddy Programme: Promoting intercultural and social competence
• Both: Learning by doing: action-oriented acquisition of communicative competence with peers

We welcome people whose focus is on learning languages.

Therefore, we are strictly against any kind of discrimination, bullying, spam, exhibitionism or obscenity. Since it is not possible for us to monitor these behaviors, please report misconduct directly to us. These types of behavior are unacceptable and will result in expulsion from the language tandem.

Respect is one of the foundations of a successful language tandem. Remember that your tandem partner is not a language teacher, but is also participating voluntarily. Some people may be offended when their mistakes are pointed out to them. In such situations, it can be beneficial to point them out with an understanding attitude - without being rude. Try to motivate each other. This can make your language tandem more enjoyable. It can also help to just understand the context at first, rather than focusing primarily on mistakes. Be prepared for the meetings, see them as a chance to apply what you have learned. A dictionary or other materials can, of course, be taken to the meeting. Make sure you both benefit from it. Learning is not a one-way street. You are solely responsible for the information you share and for your interactions with your tandem. We act as a passive facilitator for your meetings and therefore are not liable.

You are solely responsible for the information you share and for your interactions with your tandem. We act as a passive facilitator for your meetings and therefore are not liable.

If you feel uncomfortable with your partner, do not be afraid to end the tandem and let us know so we can find another partner for you.

The language tandem is offered by the Language Centre in cooperation with LEI.

Do you want to have the Language Tandem or the International Buddy Programme recognized for the certificate Intercultural Competence+?

The following is required:

•     At least 8 out of 10 meetings
•     Reflection report

For more information on the certificate Intercultural Competence+ click here.

Here is an example for a reflection report.

The data is collected by us, forwarded to the tandem partner during the match and stored inaccessible to third parties.

The consent to data collection, processing, storage and disclosure is voluntary. You have the possibility to request the deletion of your data at any time by sending an e-mail to Barbara.Lembcke@th-rosenheim.de.