Tandem Language Exchange
Launched in Edinburgh in 2007, Tandem is a popular language exchange programme run by EUSA. If you are a language student, an international student keen to meet local students, or a native English speaker wanting to improve your language skills, then Tandem is for you!
Tandem is designed to help you meet people and learn languages in a fun, relaxed, social environment without tutors, exams or lectures.
Get involved today!
There are several different ways to participate in Tandem. Whether it’s online or in person, the possibilities are endless!
Speed Lingua
Meet your language partner at one of EUSA’s famous Speed Lingua events! Held throughout the semester, Speed Lingua is a new take on traditional speed-dating. It is a sociable way to meet new people from all over the world (no romance required!).
For more information on Speed Lingua events, go to our Tandem Facebook site.
Find a partner online
Sign up on Tandem's brand new database to be matched with a language partner. You can also connect with a partner on our Tandem Facebook site.
Language Café
The Language Café is a relaxing place where you can meet new people, enjoy a cup of tea after a long day, and try out a new language. This weekly gathering welcomes students from all over the world, including those preparing for an upcoming exchange (or those thinking about it!).
For more information on the Language Cafe, go to our Tandem Facebook site.
Thursday Language Café Afternoons
Each Thursday, Tandem will host a Language Café around a particular language. From 2pm in the Chaplaincy, come along and speak your favourite language!
Thursday English Language Café
EUSA will be trialling an English Language Café this year for students to work on their conversational skills with native English speakers.
The English Language Café is open each Thursday (ending 8 December for the semester) from 2:30 to 3:30pm in the upstairs room of the Chaplaincy.
For more information on the English Language Cafe, go to our Tandem Facebook site.
More Resources
Meeting your Tandem partner
Tips improving your language and helping others
Contact
Tandem Coordinator, tandem@eusa.ed.ac.uk.
