Requirements for eTandem
Who is eTandem suitable for?

For each and every foreign language learner!

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. We know 8 year olds, but also 80 year olds, who enjoy learning with eTandem.

Examples

Many school-age and college students use eTandem to try out what they have learned or to prepare for examinations. For some students, eTandem accompanies their language class - others use eTandem independently.

Professionals often find eTandem attractive because it is not bound by a particular location or timeframe. And when they work with an eTandem partner who is trained in a similar profession, they can learn a great deal more from each other than just the foreign language.

Many senior citizens enjoy language learning with eTandem so much since it helps them meet new people and since others are learning from them.

Previous knowledge

Basic knowledge of the foreign language is generally sufficient, especially if you are communicating with your eTandem partner in writing.

In this case, you would start out learning from what your partner writes in his native language, and after a while you would gradually start writing in the foreign language yourself.

Even if your partner may be more proficient in the foreign language that you are, this does not present a problem. You are better at your native language than he is, so he can also learn a great deal from you. An important part of tandem learning is that each individual learner can follow his learning objectives at his own level of proficiency and can, in turn, help his partner.