Tandem: Language exchange

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4.0
392K reviews
10M+
Downloads
Content rating
Everyone
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About this app

The language learning app where millions of people teach each other.

Languages are a 'learn by doing' kind of thing. This particular method is at the heart of Tandem, the global language exchange community. Connect with native speakers, start chatting and finally reach fluency in the language you’re learning!

Reach fluency in 300+ languages, including Spanish 🇪🇸🇲🇽, English 🇬🇧🇺🇸, Japanese 🇯🇵, Korean 🇰🇷, German 🇩🇪, Italian 🇮🇹, Portuguese 🇵🇹🇧🇷, Russian 🇷🇺, Simplified and Traditional Chinese 🇨🇳🇹🇼, and 12 different sign languages, including American Sign Language.

Why Tandem helps you to practice and learn languages:

BOOST YOUR VOCABULARY
For the times when you’re struggling to find the correct words, our in-app translation feature helps you compose a message or translate an incoming one.

PERFECT YOUR PRONUNCIATION
Fit in with the locals and improve your speaking skills using voice notes, audio and video calls.

GRASP THE GRAMMAR
Help each other grasp the difficult parts of language learning with our message correction and comment features.

TANDEM YOUR WAY
Forget strict schedules and learning by the book. Embrace your personal language learning style—whether that’s messaging, calling, or even meeting in person.

DOWNLOAD TANDEM AND MASTER ANY LANGUAGE NOW!
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What is language exchange?
Tandem language learning is the process of joining forces with someone who is a native speaker of the language you want to learn. Through conversation with your Tandem partner, known as language exchange, you improve your language skills and develop intercultural competence.

Tandem’s core value is to unite people across borders through language learning. Languages hold great power for unity, inclusivity, and equality. Language and cultural exchange are keys to unlock global understanding in our increasingly interconnected world.

How to learn languages on Tandem:
1. Select the language(s) you want to learn in the app
2. Tell us about your language learning goals and your ideal Tandem partner
3. Search for native speakers of your target language in the community
4. Kick-off your language exchange experience by sending your first message
5. Share topics with the Tandem community so you can have meaningful conversations about what interests you
6. Keep up the conversation with your new Tandem “pen pal” and speak like a native in no time!

Tandem Pro— Upgrade to unlock the ultimate language learning tools:
- Unlimited translations
- Find members near me
- Search members by city
- Tandem Maps
- Profile visitor insights
- Profile verification and badge
- No ads

Read the Tandem Blog to get top tips, tricks, and interesting facts about everything language learning: https://tandem.net/blog

Got a question? Contact us on support@tandem.net or chat with us on our social channels...

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TandemLanguageApp/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/TandemAppHQ
VK: https://vk.com/TandemAppHQ

Licenses: Tandem – Language Exchange is licensed by Tandem Fundazioa (http://tandemcity.info)
Updated on
12 Jun 2025
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Safety starts with understanding how developers collect and share your data. Data privacy and security practices may vary based on your use, region and age. The developer provided this information and may update it over time.
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Location, Personal info and 7 others
Data is encrypted in transit
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Ratings and reviews

4.0
387K reviews
Mindy Cindrich-Beland
21 April 2025
I have been on and a member of Tandem about a month now and it is "PERFECT!" I have talked to new people from foreign countries, spoken in English and the app translator is ABSOLUTELY PERFECT! I LOVE that Tandem has this feature on it. It makes it MUCH, MUCH easier to talk in foreign languages that I want to learn, but to know fluently. I ALSO like the features of audio messaging AND video.
91 people found this review helpful
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SS Siyam
4 May 2025
The Parties feature on Tandem is quite disappointing. The audio quality is very poor—voices often cut out, and sometimes you can’t hear anything at all. This really affects the motivation to learn, as it’s difficult to communicate effectively. If this feature isn’t improved, users may easily switch to other apps. I hope the developers fix this issue as soon as possible.
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Tripod Technology GmbH
6 May 2025
We hear you — literally, we want you to hear better! 🎧 Our team is already working on improving Party audio quality. Thanks for flagging this — your feedback helps us make Tandem better every day
Cyprus C
3 April 2025
Since you can't even do basic filtering according to country, ethnicity, or age, (without paying $50), this invalidated the app as a free option. They've gotten blinded by the prospect of nickel & diming their users, resulting in a digital ghost town. All you can do for free, is scroll down a default, unfiltered listing until you find a potential exchange partner, only to never get a response, because they moved on after seeing the ridiculous price needed to unlock basic functionality. Avoid.
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What's new

A better Tandem, just for you! This update brings a more seamless and reliable experience, so you can focus on what really matters—connecting with native speakers and improving your language skills.

More exciting updates coming soon!