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19.02.2010, 22:32
|  | Newbie | | Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lausanne
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| | | Re: Find Your Tandem/Language Exchange Partner on EF! i) language(s) that you are learning, including level I'm learning French. Started in the beginning of January, beginners class. I wish to learn how to speak more fluently. ii) language(s) you speak natively
I am a native Portuguese (Portugal) speaker. My English level is also pretty good. iii) your location
Lausanne iv) personal interests
Travel, Couchsurfing, Guitar playing (good enough to be able to teach), Music, Movies, Psychology, IT (my job), Comedy, Hanging out with friends, learning French. v) short introduction about yourself I'm 27 years old, I moved to Lausanne about 5 months ago where I currently work in an IT company. I love to meet new people and learn new things.
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25.02.2010, 15:53
| | Newbie | | Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Zurich, Switzerland
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* language(s) that you are learning, including level
German - studied German for 7 years, but I did that a long time ago
and I never had the chance to practice it - that's what I hope I could practice here
* language(s) you speak natively
Romanian - native Romanian speaker from Transilvania region in Romania
Spanish - studied Spanish in Spain for 6 months
English - I also have a Cambridge Certficate for Advanced
Foreign Speakers.
* your location
Zurich
* personal interests
Traveling, Sports (skiing, skating snowboarding, climbing), Dancing (salsa)
* short introduction about yourself
Communicative, friendly, adventurous, doing an internship in Zurich  I'd like to meet perhaps once a week for a drink in a pub and chat in German.
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28.02.2010, 18:22
|  | Newbie | | Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Lugano
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i) language(s) that you are learning, including level
Italian A1
ii) language(s) you speak natively
English, Russian, Ukranian
iii) your location
Lugano
iv) personal interests (eg sport, film, music etc)
yoga, skiing, running, biking, parrots, fashion design, photography, drawing, torturing piano sometimes  , love to read and watch movies.
v) short introduction about yourself
I came here from Seattle several months ago, don't really know people with whom I can speak Italian, really need to start practicing. I am very patient, so I should be able to help with languages that I know. I am not working right now, so I have time to devote to this experiment.
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28.02.2010, 19:08
| | Junior Member | | Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Zurich
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| | | Re: Find Your Tandem/Language Exchange Partner on EF! i) language(s) that you are learning, including level
German, mid A1, maybe A2 if I guess well ii) language(s) you speak natively
English iii) your location
Zurich iv) personal interests (eg sport, film, music etc)
Basketball, relaxing, personal development/a little philosophizing, art with a skeptical eye, and enjoying beverages v) short introduction about yourself
I am an American from the state of Iowa, 27 for another week, and I am in Zurich working at the ETH as a post-doc in materials science. This does feel like a personal ad, one that will get summarily skipped for those first two lines. It's cool, I ain't mad at ya.
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28.02.2010, 22:52
| | Newbie | | Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: lausanne
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| | | Re: Find Your Tandem/Language Exchange Partner on EF! i)Language(s) that you are learning, including level: my english is good enough to cope with my work, but still need to improve oral English.
ii) language(s) you speak natively
Chinese Mandarin
iii) your location
Lausanne
iv) personal interests
outdoor, swimming, music, books, theatre,
v) short introduction about yourself
I'm a Chinese girl, 27yrs old, working in Lausanne, looking for English native speakers to keep practicing English and can help them with standard Chinese in return. | 
11.03.2010, 20:47
| | Newbie | | Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Schaffhausen
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| | | Re: Find Your Tandem/Language Exchange Partner on EF! i) language(s) that you are learning, including level I'm learning German (level A1). ii) language(s) you speak natively
I am Italian and my English is good. iii) your location
Schaffhausen iv) personal interests
Travel, sport, learning German. v) short introduction about yourself I'm 36 years old, I moved to Schaffhausen about 7 months ago with my wife and my little son (2 years) whom I am taking care of.
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11.03.2010, 23:52
|  | Junior Member | | Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Aarau
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| | | Re: Find Your Tandem/Language Exchange Partner on EF! i) language(s) that you are learning, including level I'm learning German (level A2) and try to polish my English more... ii) language(s) you speak natively
I am a Turkish and my English is not too bad. iii) your location
Olten iv) personal interests
Reading, writing, travel, sport, learning German and improving English. v) short introduction about yourself I'm 36 years old, teacher and I moved to Olten 3 years ago or so.
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13.03.2010, 22:59
|  | Junior Member | | Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Zurich, Adliswil
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| | | Re: Find Your Tandem/Language Exchange Partner on EF! i) language(s) that you are learning, including level High German:
Total and complete beginner I can under state how much of a beginner I am, but I'm just not making any progress with formal lessons. ii) language(s) you speak natively
English iii) your location
Live in Zurich, work in Zug, so either is good to meet. iv) personal interests
Currently I'm interested in long distance Swimming, but previously Rock Climbing, Cycle racing, Running, Triathlon. But I'm also interested in being lazy as well. v) short introduction about yourself I'm a computer programmer, I have no problems learning computer languages but I am having great problems learning German.
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14.03.2010, 00:05
|  | Senior Member | | Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Volketswil
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| | | Re: Find Your Tandem/Language Exchange Partner on EF! i) language(s) that you are learning, including level
German: B2. I am eager to practice more because I am not the type to learn a language through lessons. ii) language(s) you speak
English, Maltese (both mother tongues), Italian fluent, Spanish (good enough after a beer) iii) your location
Live in Volketswil (Zurich), just finished MBA and looking for a job or interesting opportunity. iv) personal interests
Travelling. Making friends, going out, languages, different cultures, latino music and dancing (even though I am not profesisonal). v) short introduction about yourself
I am a 31 year old girl from Malta. I am very easy to make friends with, very positive person, lively and outgoing. I would like to meet people, to help each other with German or whatever but my main aim is making friends who are fun to be with and can keep a conversation alive. I am not so interested in meeting people whom you have to pay so that you hear their voice (sorry for the assertiveness). I came here a year and a half ago. Lived one year in Vevey and now I'm here in Zurich
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14.03.2010, 13:42
| | Newbie 1st class | | Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Zurich
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| | | Re: Find Your Tandem/Language Exchange Partner on EF! i) Language(s) that you are learning, including level:
ENGLISH, GERMAN ii) Language(s) you speak natively:
ITALIAN MOTHERTONGUE iii) Your location:
ZURICH CITY iv) Personal interests (eg sport, film, music etc):
pretty eclectic v) Short introduction about yourself
My will is to maintain the highest as possible standard of English. In exchange i can provide you with mothertonge Italian training. I have been living in Zurich for 6 months, in CH since 2008. I work for an Italian company in the (re)insurance industry. I am 26 yrs old and my home town in Vicenza, between Verona and Venice.
Best,
Francesco
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25.03.2010, 14:17
| | Newbie | | Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Zürich
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| | | Re: Find Your Tandem/Language Exchange Partner on EF! i) language(s) that you are learning, including level
English (C2, Proficiency preparation) ii) language(s) you speak natively
German and Swiss-German iii) your location
Wallisellen - anywhere in or near Zürich is fine iv) personal interests (eg sport, film, music etc)
sailing, hiking, reading v) short introduction about yourself
I am Swiss and currently preparing for the Proficiency exam. I need to practice my English with a native speaker. In exchange I could help you with your German. I have teaching experience. | 
25.03.2010, 14:37
| | Newbie 1st class | | Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Thurgau
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| | | Re: Find Your Tandem/Language Exchange Partner on EF!
i) language(s) that you are learning, including level
French (advanced)
German (basic - A2)
ii) language(s) you speak natively
English
iii) your location
Bodensee - near St. Gallen
iv) personal interests (eg sport, film, music etc)
Travel, Sushi, Climbing, Tennis, Rugby (watching!), Skiing, braais..
v) short introduction about yourself
I enjoy socializing, meeting new/old friends, being active, good food, wine, conversation, and generally enjoying life.
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26.03.2010, 00:28
| | Newbie | | Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Zürich
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| | | Re: Find Your Tandem/Language Exchange Partner on EF!
i) language(s) that you are learning, including level English A2
ii) language(s) you speak natively Russian, Ukrainian, German(B2-C1)
iii) your location Zurich
iv) personal interests (eg sport, film, music etc) swimming, languages, read the books, listen to Rock music
v) short introduction about yourself I`m 24 years old, I moved to Switzerland for 3 months. I need English for my job. I could help you with your Russian, Ukrainian or German. | 
31.03.2010, 19:34
|  | Newbie 1st class | | Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Basel
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| | | Re: Find Your Tandem/Language Exchange Partner on EF!
i) language(s) that you are learning, including level
German (Still a beginner)
ii) language(s) you speak natively
English & Arabic
iii) your location
Basel
iv) personal interests (eg sport, film, music etc)
Soccer, Basketball and watching movies
v) short introduction about yourself
Am a software engineer, 29, just moved to Basel lately, looking forward to learn German and meet new people
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01.04.2010, 13:22
|  | Junior Member | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Zürich
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| | | Re: Find Your Tandem/Language Exchange Partner on EF!
i) language(s) that you are learning, including level German C1, French (beginner), Spanish (B2)
ii) language(s) you speak natively Mandarin, English
iii) your location Zurich
iv) personal interests (eg sport, film, music etc) hiking, squash, travelling, diving, sleeping
v) short introduction about yourself Looking for someone to help me with German, French or Spanish during daytime. I have experience in teaching Mandarin and English. | 
03.04.2010, 13:38
| | Newbie | | Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Zürich
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HI,
I`am 27 an new in zürich and i also looking for new friends. people to go out with or drink something after work...
I`am originally from germany so i could help you to improve your language skills.
I would like to practise my english more. its not bad but i need help to get better. and i also dont like to go to an english lesson.learning by doing.
so would be great to hear from you.
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03.04.2010, 13:46
| | Newbie | | Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Zürich
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| | | Re: Find Your Tandem/Language Exchange Partner on EF!
i) language(s) that you are learning, including level
English B1
ii) language(s) you speak natively
German(native)
iii) your location
Zurich
iv) personal interests (eg sport, film, music etc)
meet people, having fun, some kind of sport, reading books, music, dancing,
v) short introduction about yourself
I`m 27 years old, I moved to Zürich for 1 day. I need English for my job and i like to communicate better with friends or other people in english. I could help you with your German.
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04.04.2010, 15:33
| | Newbie | | Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Near Lugano
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| | | Re: Find Your Tandem/Language Exchange Partner on EF!
i) language(s) that you are learning, including level: French intermediate level
ii) language(s) you speak natively : English
iii) your location: Lugano
iv) personal interests (eg sport, film, music etc): hiking, yoga, children, tennis, skiing, dance
v) short introduction about yourself: I'm an American living in Italy 1&1/2 years, now living next to Lugano. I speak Italian well enough for conversation. I'm looking for an exchange in order to practice french.
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04.04.2010, 19:38
| | Newbie 1st class | | Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: zug
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i) language(s) that you are learning, including level
German A2
ii) language(s) you speak natively
Hebrew
iii) your location
Zurich,zug
iv) personal interests (eg sport, film, music etc)
meeting people,sport, reading books, music, dancing,movies,politics
and lots of other interesting things.
v) short introduction about yourself
I`m 31 years old, I moved to switzerland 1.5 years ago.
I realy want to improve my speaking skills in German.
I speak also good english and spanish.
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04.04.2010, 19:45
|  | Junior Member | | Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Zurich
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| | | Re: Find Your Tandem/Language Exchange Partner on EF! i) language(s) that you are learning, including level
German A1 about to move on to A2 ii) language(s) you speak natively
Native English speaker, Basic dutch and basic french. iii) your location
Schaffhausen, Zurich iv) personal interests (eg sport, film, music etc)
Love football, socialising, the usual kind of things  coffee addict v) short introduction about yourself
I'm an easygoing 34yr old guy - moved to Zurich in January with my partner. Not working at present but I will be  Originally from New Zealand. Looking to expand on my Deutsch but new friends of any language will be welcome | |
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