How to find a tandem partner?
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A tandem is by definition a bicycle for two or more people "struggling" into the same direction. But don't worry: We do not plan on taking you on a lengthy bike-ride.
By the way: Your tandem partners are always invited to our cultural events and activities!
Language tandem - improve your skills and find friends
With a language tandem two (or more) partners help each other to improve their language skills. How frequently and in which way you go about this is up to you and your partner. We compiled a few possibilities on how to go about finding a partner for a language tandem:
The Multimediales Sprachlernzentrum at the TU Dresden offers a tandem programme, which connects tandem partners within the TU Dresden.
Kästner Kolleg e.V. offers a tandem bank, where you can find a suitable partner in Dresden. For students of the TU this service is offered at discounted rates.
Culture tandem - meet the world at home
With a culture tandem German and foreign students familiarize one another with each others customs and cultural heritage. A tandem is an interesting way to improve language skills and learn to know different cultures. Both partners learn effortlessly and have fun at the same time. Listed below you find programmes, that can assist you in finding your partner for a culture tandem:
The AEGEE buddy program forges links between German and international students at the Dresden University of Technology (TU Dresden) and other universities in Dresden (formely know as LinkPartnerProgram).
FIF - Family and International Friends is a student project of the Studentenwerk Dresden. The FIF-Team wants to enable students to form friendships with people from Dresden and in this way get to know this city better.
Café Lingua - the regular's table for language lovers
You may also find a tandem partner at the Café Lingua. Every Monday at 9 pm the ESN - Erasmus student network invites you to join an evening with different languages at a café in the Neustadt district. If you enjoy international atmosphere and want to meet nice and interesting people, you should try out these events with games, exercises and of course prizes for the most motivated students. But even if you don't speak any of the languages on offer and just want to meet nice people, you are always welcome!
Buddy and mentoring programmes at TU Dresden
At TU Dresden advanced students help the newly arrived at the faculties from the start of their studies until the last exame. There are several programmes for the different target groups. Find out which offer is suitable for you in the list of buddy and mentoring programmes at TU Dresden.