Free forever

Learning without fees

We believe: Learning shouldn't have a price tag. That's why Skill Tandem. vollständig kostenfrei – für alle Nutzer:innen und alle Features.

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Create profile. Find the right match. Exchange skills.

Mit nur wenigen Klicks erstellst du dein Profil und findest direkt Partner, die genau zu deinem Lernziel passen. SkillTandem macht den Start leicht – überall und jederzeit.

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Learning Tools

Free online tools for your learning success

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Free Learning Type Test

What learning type are you? Find out in 2 minutes - our free online learning type test gives you personal learning tips based on the VARK model.

Start Quiz ⏱ Only 2 minutes
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Free Study Plan Generator

Create your personal 30-day study plan kostenlos online – wähle aus 10 Skills wie Englisch, Gitarre oder Programmieren und erhalte tägliche Aufgaben.

Start Challenge 📅 10 skills available
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Free Study Time Calculator

How long does it take to learn a language? Our free online calculator zeigt dir den Zeitaufwand – basierend auf FSI- und CEFR-Daten.

Calculate now 📊 Scientifically based
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Free Language Level Test

Test your language level online for free - German or English, 15 CEFR questions, instant placement from A1 to C2. No registration required!

Start Test 🌐 German & English

Our Values

What we stand for

Our belief at Skill Tandem ist fest verankert in der Überzeugung, dass jede:r von uns etwas kann – und gleichzeitig ständig danach strebt, etwas Neues zu lernen.

We want to offer this diversity of skills and willingness to learn a platform where people can connect, exchange ideas and learn from each other. You decide how often and in what form this exchange takes place: in personal meetings, online sessions or via messages.

Unser Ziel ist eine flexible, anpassungsfähige Umgebung, die es jedem ermöglicht, sein Wissen zu teilen und neue Erkenntnisse zu gewinnen – ohne Barrieren und ohne Gebühren.

Benefits

Why Language Tandem & Exchange Skills with Skill Tandem?

Free for everyone

All features are permanently free - no hidden fees.

Private & secure

Your contact details remain hidden and only become visible when a match is made.

Learning in both directions

Learn new skills and share your knowledge with others at the same time.

Find matching partners

Find profiles that truly match your learning goals, interests and schedules.

Maximum flexibility

Whether on-site, online or by message - you shape your tandem the way it suits you.

Many topics

Languages, music, sports, technology, creative arts, cooking, personal development and much more.

Language Tandem

Was ist ein Sprachtandem – und wie funktioniert es?

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Exchange Languages

A language tandem is a proven method for learning languages for free: two people teach each other their native language - no course, no fees.

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More Than Just Languages

On Skill Tandem you'll find not only language partners, but also tandem partners for programming, music, cooking, sports and much more. Whether it's German, English or guitar.

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Start 100% Free

Create your profile, state what you want to learn and share, find learning partners - done. Skill Tandem is completely free in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.

Your tandem in four steps

How to get started with Skill Tandem

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Create profile

Tell us who you are, what you can do and what you want to learn.

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Choose skills

Define which skills you want to share - and what you'd like to learn.

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Find partners

Browse through profiles, send requests and find people who match your goals.

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Start your tandem

Meet in the way that suits you - in person, online, or via messages.

What do you want to learn?

Discover popular categories

📚 Languages
💻 Programming
🎵 Music
🎨 Art
🍳 Cooking
⚽ Sports
🔧 Crafts & DIY
✍️ Writing
🌱 Gardening
💄 Cosmetics
🎲 Games
💰 Finance

What our members say

Real tandems, real stories

"Thanks to Skill Tandem, I finally found a real Spanish partner. After three months, I speak fluently – and at the same time I'm teaching him German. Simply brilliant, completely free!\

Sarah, 28
Vienna · German ↔ Spanish

"I wanted to learn guitar and could offer photography in return. Through Skill Tandem I found a perfect partner in my city. After three meetings I'm already playing my first songs.\

Markus, 34
Berlin · Guitar ↔ Photography

"As a working professional I barely have time for language courses. Thanks to Skill Tandem I learn English with a native speaker via video call – flexible, free and super motivating.\

Laura, 41
Zurich · English (Online)

"Python for a cooking class – sounds crazy, but it works great! We meet every week and learn from each other. It's much more personal than any YouTube course.\

Tobias, 25
Munich · Python ↔ Cooking

From the blog

Tips & stories about learning

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F.A.Q

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Ein Sprachtandem ist eine Lernmethode, bei der zwei Menschen mit unterschiedlichen Muttersprachen sich gegenseitig ihre Sprache beibringen – kostenlos und auf Augenhöhe.

    Skill Tandem erweitert dieses Konzept: Neben Sprachen kannst du hier auch andere Fähigkeiten tauschen – von Programmieren über Musik bis Sport. Die Plattform hilft dir, passende Tandempartner:innen in Deutschland, Österreich und der Schweiz zu finden. Einfach registrieren, Fähigkeiten angeben und loslegen.

  • Practically anything! Popular areas include:

    • Languages (German, English, Arabic, Turkish …)
    • Music (Guitar, Piano, Singing …)
    • IT & Programming (Python, Web Design, Excel …)
    • Cooking, crafts, sports, photography and much more.

    You decide what you offer and what you want to learn.

  • On Skill Tandem, you can find language partners and tandem partners for free in three simple steps:

    • Create your profile and specify which languages you want to learn or offer.
    • Browse profiles of other members and find matching language tandem partners.
    • Send a request – once it is accepted, you can get started right away.

    Egal ob du Deutsch lernen, Englisch üben oder eine andere Sprache im Tandem verbessern willst – bei Skill Tandem ist alles kostenlos, ohne versteckte Gebühren.

  • Skill Tandem is available in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. We are particularly active in:

    No matter where you live – you can also connect with tandem partners online.

  • Yes. Registration and use of Skill Tandem is completely free. There are no hidden costs or fees. Our platform is supported by donations and community support.

    If you'd like, you can create a profile right away: Sign up for free now.

  • After registration, you can create your profile right away. You specify:

    • which skills you want to share with others and
    • what you'd like to learn yourself.

    This way others can quickly find you – and you'll receive suitable suggestions.

  • You can send requests to profiles that interest you.

    Only once your request is accepted will the chat be unlocked. This way you can communicate directly and safely.

  • Ja, natürlich. Du kannst mehrere Fähigkeiten angeben, die du teilen möchtest – und gleichzeitig verschiedene Themen auswählen, die du lernen willst. So entsteht ein ganz individueller Lernmix, der zu dir passt.

  • You are under no obligation. If you decline a request:

    • no chat is unlocked and
    • the other person will be informed that the request was not accepted.

    You can wait for new, better matching requests at any time.

  • We appreciate every form of support. You can help by:

    • sharing Skill Tandem with friends and colleagues,
    • giving us feedback or
    • supporting us with a donation in the future.

    Feel free to write to us: Send contact request.