For danish students with an interest in improving their foreign language skills can register for the language tandem program which is organized jointly by Studenterhus Aarhus and the International Center as part of the Circle U. alliance. With this project we will try to connect you to a partner who is a native speaker in the language you want to improve and who is interested in learning your native language. In this way you can both improve your language skills. Further, you will get to know fellow students, expand your network, share your culture, and help another student.
For international students, this is also a great opportunity to meet Danish students, explore the local culture, and start learning some Danish. While prior knowledge of Danish is not required, an interest in learning it is encouraged. By joining the program, you can connect with local students, get to know Aarhus better, and take your first steps in the Danish language.
We will invite you to a match day, where you can get to know your assigned partner.
After that a language tandem is uncomplicated: Together with your tandem partner, you agree when, where and how often you want to meet. You can also decide for yourself which topics you would like to discuss with your tandem partner. This allows you to be largely flexible and to improve your language skills matching your fields of interest.
At our Kick-Off Event you will get to know your assigned language tandem partner. We cannot promise a match for you, but will do our best to find one.
An expert from the language center that teaches Danish to international students will be there to guide you on how to get started. You will receive tips and tricks on how to make the most of your tandem experience.
The next Kick-Off Event will take place in September 2025. Date and location will be announced later.
If you have any questions about the language tandem or the registration you can contact
Lotte Skovborg, International Centre, Aarhus University: skovborg@au.dk