[6]<\/a><\/sup>\u00c2\u00a0In 2016, an additional \u00e2\u201a\u00ac2m was raised from new investors, Rubylight and Faber Ventures, as well as existing investors Hannover Beteiligungsfonds, Atlantic Labs, and Zehden Enterprises.<\/p>\nIn 2018, Tandem introduced Tandem Pro, a subscription-based offering to access all the language learning features available on the app.<\/p>\n
In July 2020, Tandem closed a \u00e2\u201a\u00ac5 million (~$5.7 million) Series A funding round led by Brighteye Ventures, a European education technology fund – along with Trind Ventures, Rubylight Limited, and GPS Ventures.<\/p>\n
The Tandem app and its name were inspired by\u00c2\u00a0Tandem language learning, a method of learning a language through language exchange. In a\u00c2\u00a0language exchange\u00c2\u00a0or a tandem, each person is a native speaker of the language the other person wants to learn. The discussion is divided equally between both languages to ensure both partners are able to learn their target language. The Tandem app is supported by Tandem Fundazioa, the organization that developed the tandem language learning method.<\/p>\n
In Tandem language learning both partners can meet in person (face-to-face tandem) or learn by e-mail, phone or other media (eTandem, also called Distance Tandem), placing emphasis on cultural integration as part of the language-learning process. Within tandem exchanges, language learning takes place in the context of a \u00e2\u20ac\u0153reciprocated autonomous\u00e2\u20ac\u009d exchange,\u00c2\u00a0meaning participants each take part in learning each others\u00e2\u20ac\u2122 languages. Time is equally divided so that the exchange of language learning is fairly distributed.\u00c2\u00a0For example, a Portuguese speaker and a German speaker can talk for half an hour in German and then for half an hour in Portuguese. In this way, through language exchange partnerships with native speakers, and extra social and cultural experiences, participants become fully immersed in the target language culture. Learning is supported in different ways, for instance, via worksheets, textbooks or simply informal conversation. There are distinct uses of the Tandem method which promote independent learning e.g. Tandem partnerships (two people, supported by counsellors), and Binational Tandem Courses (for groups, organised by moderators). The only condition for participation in self-directed Tandem is to be at a lower intermediate level of language proficiency (lower B1 threshold). The Common European Framework of References for Languages’ ( CEFR) Can-Do statements provide a clear description of language ability at the threshold level (B1)\u00c2\u00a0in several European languages.<\/p>\n
Tandem requires its members to submit an application before being accepted into the Tandem community.\u00c2\u00a0As part of Tandem\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s moderation policy, each application is individually reviewed.<\/p>\n
Once accepted, Tandem presents its members with a stream of potential Tandem partners who are native speakers in the language they want to learn. Members can then chat with their Tandem partners via instant messaging, voice messages, audio calls, and video calls.\u00c2\u00a0The list of partners can also be refined using location,\u00c2\u00a0age and gender filters.<\/p>\n
In 2015, Tandem was named in Apple\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Best Apps of 2015\u00e2\u20ac\u009d.\u00c2\u00a0Tandem was also recognized as one of Google Play\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Best Apps of 2017\u00e2\u20ac\u009d.<\/p>\n
In 2018, Tandem received an award from the German initiative\u00c2\u00a0Deutschland – Land der Ideen\u00c2\u00a0in their \u00e2\u20ac\u0153Ausgezeichnete Orte im Land der Ideen\u00e2\u20ac\u009d competition.\u00c2\u00a0This initiative recognizes the top ideas and projects in Germany that encourage the interconnection of cultures and an open-minded society.<\/p>\n
Tandem has received criticism for not accepting members into the community immediately. In some countries, there is a waiting list and applicants can wait up to 7 days for their application to be processed by the human moderators.<\/p>\n
There are 300 languages available to learn on Tandem.\u00c2\u00a0The most popular language pairs (in order of popularity) are: English \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Spanish, Spanish \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Portuguese, English \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Chinese, English \u00e2\u20ac\u201c French, and Chinese \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Japanese.<\/p>\n
The above is a brief about Tandem. Watch this space for more updates on the latest trends in Technology.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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