Learn Languages in Tandem - Free Spanish, English, French, Portuguese Practice
By Tripod Technology
View More By This Developer- PriceFree
- CategoryEducation
- First releasedFebruary 20, 2015
- Versions2 archived
- Installable1 of 2
- AvailabilityStill on the App Store
- SellerTripod Technology
- Bundle IDcom.tripodsocial.apps.tandem
RequirementsCompatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 7.0 or later.
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Report an issue**Tandem language exchange is the process of joining forces with someone who is a native speaker of the language you want to learn**
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!
Learn, connect, and share with 1-to-1 chats or try out Parties, the ultimate group learning audio space. There are millions of Tandem members with just as many interests, so find your people – and start speaking their language today!
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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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!
While many features are free, you can choose to subscribe to Tandem Pro to access all the features on the app. Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current payment period. Your iTunes account will be automatically charged at the same price for renewal within the 24-hour period prior to the end of the current payment period unless you change your subscription preferences in your Account Settings.
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App Access Permissions:
Optional permissions:
- Location information: Required to use the Nearby feature to see members near you, the Travel feature to show members around the world and to add an approximate location to your profile. - Microphone: Required for sending audio messages, making audio and video calls, and joining Language Parties. - Camera: Required for taking photos to upload to your profile or post in a Language Club, take and send a photo in a chat, video calling, and scanning QR codes. - Notifications: Used to send you notifications about acceptance into the community, new messages, new followers and their posts, new references and marketing communication. - Nearby devices: Bluetooth access is required to connect audio devices during a call or Language Party.
You can still use Tandem without granting optional permissions, except features where their nature requires the respective permission, like a video call requiring camera permission.
Got a question? Contact us on [email protected]
Licenses: Tandem – Language Exchange is licensed by Tandem Fundazioa (http://tandemcity.info)
Privacy policy: https://tandem.net/privacy Terms of Service: www.tandem.net/pages/termsofservice
Chart History
Ratings Over Time
| Date | Version | Rating | Ratings | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 18, 2017 | 2.8.0 | ★ 4.5 | 451 | Free |
| December 11, 2018 | — | ★ 4.4 | 2,180 | Free |
| December 2, 2020 | — | ★ 4.6 | 11,270 | Free |
| December 1, 2023 | 6.0.5 | ★ 4.6 | 27,011 | Free |
| December 7, 2023 | 6.0.5 | ★ 4.6 | 27,103 | Free |
| December 14, 2024 | 6.47.0 | ★ 4.6 | 32,112 | Free |
From archived App Store listing data, captured by the Wayback Machine.
Archived Reviews
8 of 15I’ve been a member of the Tandem since last year… and I’m really enjoying it. I’m trying to join all parties where I can improve my English skills. So , I want to say thanks to Tandem team!
If you like popup ads on every other tap, then you’ll enjoy this app. And if you like creepy men with broken English messaging you for a date despite living in another country, then this is the app for you!
Your most recent update is causing the app to crash randomly, never had a problem like this in the 6 years I’ve had this app.
can’t even log in. it just tells me to use facebook and then when i sign in with facebook it tells me to sign in with facebook again. great job guys!
I signed up for this app, especially because ChatGPT referred it because I was in Panama from the United States and wanted to literally speak with someone and learn from an actual live person. Yes, I have several apps on my phone, but then I felt that it was easier to actually learn to have a conversation with the ongoing live person. However, I never even got a chance to get into the community and received an email stating wrongful use that there was a complaint about me how can you complain about me when I was having issues trying to even get in repeatedly into the community when I even sent the information to the email that I’m registered with I just now get another one saying we take our community safety, which I’m all for that, but I’ve never even got a chance to get into the community. No one’s called and reached out to me to say what I supposedly have done to be banned and I think this is piss poor business and I will be putting this on my YouTube page. 😞 I am a senior person who wanted just to connect with other people and broaden my conversation skills through this app yet I never even got past anything I had Wi-Fi problems. I had logging in problems, but the only thing I get is I did something that was unsafe. Tell me what I’ve done first of all don’t just kick me and ban me and I don’t even know what’s going on. I wish I could upload pictures because I would upload exactly what was said to me and not even the compassion to find out my point of view or any explanation which I think is a bunch of BS so yes, I’m angry because I’ve done nothing wrong but yet no one is telling me what I supposedly have done wrong for someone in the community, which I never even got to complain. That’s stupid.
I’ve been using Tandem for a long time, and it’s one of the best apps for meeting people from all over the world while improving language skills. I’ve made friends from many different countries, learned about new cultures, and had countless interesting conversations. The community is generally friendly and respectful, and the language parties are a great way to practice speaking in a relaxed environment. I would love to see even stronger moderation against scammers and fake profiles, but overall it’s an excellent platform. Highly recommended for anyone serious about learning languages and making international friends. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Most of this app users are looking for either romantic relationships or scams. Watch out those ask you to use other chat apps to chat with.
Latest update , it’s been crashing on iPhone
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