Tandem online: tools and tips

No partner in your city? An online tandem works just as well – and you can practise with people all over the world.

Tools

  • Video call: any service you both already use. Jitsi Meet works in the browser without an account.
  • Shared notes: a shared online document for new words and corrections.
  • Chat between calls: write a few lines in your new language every day.

Tips

  • Agree on a time zone and a fixed time – for example every Tuesday 19:00 CET.
  • Use headphones and a quiet room.
  • Share your screen to look at a text, a map or a recipe together.
  • Send voice messages – good practice for pronunciation.
  • Keep sessions shorter (30–45 minutes) but more frequent.

Tip: in the search, choose “Online” to find people who also want to practise online.