Make the Best of Working with your Language Partner! [Tandem Tips]

Since doing my video on native speakers (bit.ly/2PzlyGv) I really wanted to share some tips that I've learnt over the years on how to make the best of your time working with a language partner! This exchange of languages is usually called tandem and if you're new to the concept, stay tuned for how best to do it! Hope you enjoy ;) xx
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[@ivymuse]

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[@NewportSolar]

I just signed up for Tandem, not knowing very much about it coming in. A video like this would be VERY helpful for all Tandem users to watch before they start using the app. The biggest problem I see with Tandem so far is, most people don’t seem to know how to use it, or get the most out of it. It’s just a stream of random, awkward conversations with no actual structure. Also, I was surprised to see, it seems MANY users treat it as a dating app more than a language learning app. I don’t see that necessarily as a bad thing. What better way to learn a language than dating someone, but that was not my intention or interest in the app. That said, one of my best friends met his wife at a garage sale he saw on Craigslist. If you can find the love of your life on Craigslist, why not Tandem? 😂😂😂

[@abhishekshingala1212]

Don't fall in love with your tandem Partner.

[@jairoroman846]

You are really fluent , and your accent is cool , when i first watched one of your videos i was in B1 level and couldn't understand what you were saying because my listening was a mess but now i am working for a call center and have improved my fluency ,accent and pronunciation. I would say that the best practice to learn a language is to use it like the saying if you do not use it you lose it so i have been watching lots of videos and i am so amazed of the results i have gotten . Ivy continue with your videos they are really great .

[@brunopacheco9689]

I am from Brazil and I liked this video. It is very easy to learn whatching you speaking. Thanks!

[@bigbong.official]

Thank you so much for this video! It was very helpful and I enjoy your cheerful ways. All the best to you Ivymuse :)

[@Advaitsatya]

I don't know whether native speakers won't make the best teachers but I am pretty sure that Theresa will be one of the best among the teachers and language partners. :)

[@ivymuse]

aww thank you :D

[@Advaitsatya]

:)

[@eddiehoes8481]

I've got 2 advices for learning a language -don't learn with native speakers -use tandem only to find people to practice on WhatsApp

[@FabricioOSoares]

Thanks for your interesting video, I am going to keep your tips for the next conversation I get! But the first thing many people need is how to find and keep suitable partners, I've watched a video from a guy explaining that nobody will reply if you say "hi, how are you?" because native speakers of English are very requested and receive many messages like this, which is boring to them. But even when I get some people interested in reply me, many times they stop chatting even after asking me something, and without reading my answer. I think it will be very interesting and useful if you do a video describing the kind of approaches that makes you interested in try a conversation or something like this!

[@user-dj6oy5zl2g]

Hi Ivymuse, thanks for your effort! I feel like I am on stagnation in my Chinese, I take Chinese courses and have 2 tandems a week. I highly agree with your message on tamdem and would everyone encourage to do language exchanges. Doing them online is no problem, I think. The world needs more language exchanges :) I was watching the video to find answers on how I should structure my tandem, because we're basically just talking one hour in german/chinese and note down how to say things better/correct. For my particular case I couldn't find answers I hoped to get seeing the title in the video. Feel free anyone to give advice on how to structure a language exchange here :）

[@gregg0725]

I do like your very clear accent!!! Your body language helps a lot. You've got this communicative skill. Gifted i might say. Keep it up.

[@kiravivo4185]

Thank you for your tips! すごい学習者ですね！ありがとう

[@dreammedico3494]

The amount of useful information in this video is huge. So many helpful tips. Thank you

[@balintmolnar9064]

This video is exactly what I was looking for, thanks.

[@radekhahag4472]

Well said. Thank you.

[@paulhowlett8151]

Do native speakers make the best teachers? The question is do you need a teacher? If I find a native speaker that knows their native language to the level where they can explain any grammar / nuances of the language, you may not need a "teacher." Of course, we all need a teacher at some point in learning a language. I agree totally that you need to find a Language Exchange Partner that is compatible with you. I have not used Tandem but will give it a try. I have found a long time language exchange partner from another web site, (years ago); and I talk for one hour per day, at the same time in our language exchange. I took a long time to find find this language exchange partner, so give yourself time to find someone who is compatible with you and your language learning will improve immensely!

[@manueldesole6390]

Thank you so much for this video ivy, is really helpful for me now :)

[@daywil03]

Unfortunately I difficult to find another partner that I'm going to learn. You're lucky.

[@Rockettube1]

thanks this is exactly what I was looking for

[@Mark_A8_0]

German is my second language but I find it tiring to read even when I know the vocab so I find in practice a translation is better even where people say the translation loses the sense. It seems no matter how much I learn there is always a difference from my native English

[@momoha222]

Completing sentences for others.. that's the worse! I have the chance of living in the country of the language I'm learning, but I struggle so much to practice with daily people because they have no patience and constantly finish what I'm trying to say... I really hope I find a good partner so I can really practice!

[@JonValdezX]

Thank you! I haven’t made a video call with a Tandem partner yet, but these are really helpful tips!

[@kennyjonespiquero4147]

Im in upper intermediate level in Korean . But , still finding for the sincere learner of English ( Korean who is learning English .

[@boksunpapa]

It's me:)

[@conversation_exchange]

Great Video! Keep up the good work!

[@123superMonkey321]

Hi! I haven't commented in a while so.... a Big Congratulations to you and your boyfriend on your new apartment!! Are house warming parties a thing in Austria? I hope your new neighbors are quiet enough to not disturb your reading (& studying). Which language do you help your Japanese friend with? I'm learning French and you've convinced me to try to find a tandem partner. Thanks for all the tips! :)

[@ivymuse]

Thank you! :) I'm helping her with German!

[@mahzeh]

this was very informative thanks!

[@h.mohamednazer9704]

Make the best... Yours work.... to press some thing down firmly... Especially in to a closed space.. Avoid un important pieces of information... To do best work...

[@jairoroman846]

You still can get better because thats your dream !! To speak like an American right?

[@NewportSolar]

You have a very nice speaking voice. I really like your accent. Where is that from?

[@maexe1778]

really good advices

[@alexandrathiele7686]

Hi there I’m looking for a tandem partner I would like to exchange Spanish for English. I’m in Guatemala right now. It would be great if we don’t have a big time difference

[@jopneto93]

I really like your tips. I'm working my English and I'd like finding a buudy. Could be you? :)

[@SunriseFireberry]

U sound as though English was native language #2. OK which would you feel more comfortable doing, translating a German paragraph into English, or an English paragraph into German?

[@Amir_Ansari_Official]

i want one native english teacher for my spoken english online if anyone is interested please let me know

[@handicappuccino8491]

I got kicked off the site and I think that they should have mandatory video calls so it’s downright impossible to Catfish anyone

[@cerys113]

why did you get kicked off

[@handicappuccino8491]

@@cerys113 because I was posting repetitive comments and they took it as spam, which is a common thing to be reported for, and I hope Chat GPT Will fix that

[@cerys113]

@@handicappuccino8491 oh no lol i hope they fix it

[@handicappuccino8491]

@@cerys113 You are less likely to get kicked off if you’re using a bigger platform have you ever heard of Tapp to translate?

[@ayoubbalak961]

Woooow you are beautiful really my dream merry girl like you 😘 I'm Moroccan you welcome everytime 😍

[@peynirformaggio6915]

SelfAbsorbedPenguin don’t be rude, is just a different culture 😾, you can explain him in a polite way.

[@menhera2]

なにゆっとんね😂😂😂

[@viole3photographylearning521]

Hi, my name is Erfan, How I can be sponsor of your videos?

[@davidpsd9041]

Por english

[@tbv7447]

You are very gorgeous girl!