ACE²-EU Language Tandems
Find a language partner.
Speak. Learn. Grow.
ACE²-EU Language Tandems is a free programme connecting students, doctoral candidates and staff from ACE²-EU partner universities. Practise a foreign language through real conversations, meet people from across Europe and develop your intercultural communication skills.
Your tandem journey
How to take part
From registration to your final project, you decide how you want to make the most of your tandem experience.
Register online
Tell us which language you want to learn, what you can offer, your level and your meeting preferences.
Get matched
We will match you with a suitable tandem partner from an ACE²-EU partner university.
Meet your partner
Contact your partner and arrange your first online meeting together.
Practise together
Choose your platform, topics, meeting frequency and learning pace together.
Complete your journey
Document your meetings and prepare a joint project if you want to receive a certificate.
Choose your language
Available languages
Discover the languages available across the ACE²-EU partner universities.
More than language practice
What will you gain?
A tandem is a chance to practise, connect and learn from another person and culture.
Real speaking practice
Use the language in natural conversations.
Confidence in communication
Build confidence by communicating regularly.
International friendships
Meet someone from another ACE²-EU university.
Cultural exchange
Discover everyday life and perspectives from another country.
Academic networking
Build connections across the ACE²-EU community.
Certificate of participation
Complete the requirements and receive a certificate.
Your achievement
How to receive
the certificate
To receive the ACE²-EU Language Tandems Certificate of Completion, complete the required meetings, document your tandem journey and prepare one joint final project.
- Complete at least 15 online meetings.
- Actively participate in the tandem process.
- Document your meetings in the Language Tandem Journey Card.
- Prepare one final joint project, such as a presentation, short film or interactive poster.
- Submit the required evidence to the Language Tandems coordination team.
Useful materials
Resources for participants
Practical materials to help you prepare for your meetings, document your progress and complete your tandem journey.
Language Tandem Journey Card
Record your meetings, topics, progress, challenges and final project idea. The card will also help you document the evidence required for the certificate.
Online tandem meeting tips
Practical suggestions for organising online meetings, choosing topics, planning activities and keeping your conversations engaging.
Rules and regulations
Key information about participation, documentation, certificate requirements and final project expectations.
Personal data processing notice
Information about how personal data are processed for the ACE²-EU Language Tandems programme.
Learn beyond the meetings
Free language learning resources
Explore free online materials recommended by Language Tandems coordinators to support your language learning.
Polish
Polish learning materials
A collection of materials for Polish lessons and independent language practice.
German
Deutsch lernen
Free German language learning resources from the Austrian language portal.
German
German on YouTube
Video materials for practising German through listening and everyday communication.
Latvian
Learn Latvian
Language learning materials and resources for getting started with Latvian.
Latvian
Irregular Latvian
Video content for practising Latvian and discovering the language in an accessible way.
This repository will be developed gradually with recommendations from ACE²-EU Language Tandems coordinators and participants.
Your first contact point
Language Tandems coordinators
Your local coordinator can help with practical questions about the programme, matching, meetings and documentation.
Spain
Universidad Francisco de Vitoria
Portugal
Santarém Polytechnic University
Lithuania
Lietuvos inžinerijos kolegija
Austria
Kärnten University of Applied Sciences
North Macedonia
Goce Delcev University
Latvia
Latvian Academy of Culture
Germany
Technische Hochschule Ingolstadt
Romania
Constantin Brâncuși University of Târgu Jiu
Poland
Medical University of Gdańsk
Not sure whom to contact? Write to language-tandems@gumed.edu.pl and we will redirect your question to the right person.
Need help?
Questions about registration, matching, meetings, documentation, the final project or the certificate?
Ready to start?
Start your tandem journey.
Meet someone from another ACE²-EU university and practise a language through real conversations.