i) language(s) that you are learning, including level
English, C1/C2 (academic english)
ii) language(s) you speak natively
French as well as Spanish (bilingual)
iii) your location
Lausanne (and France, Evian les bains)
iv) personal interests (eg sport, film, music etc)
Social Sciences, Psychology, Politics, science, health, and all fun matters of daily life ! I like classical music, opera, theater, but also rock, jazz... and I am open to share other activities (reading, cooking, walking, sailing...)
v) short introduction about yourself
I am professor in social health sciences at the Lausanne University and I would like to improve my english language skills, particularly conversation skills in daily life. I am coming back from a stay of 4 months in England (Devonshire) where I fell in love with english language! In England I had two tandem partners, one English/Spanish and one English/French. I am always keen in meeting new people in order to discover other areas that I do not know about.

Hi Everybody!

i) language(s) that you are learning, including level
attending German class- beginner
Spanish - can talk
ii) language(s) you speak natively
Russian, English- Upper Intermediate
iii) your location
Zurich
iv) personal interests (eg sport, film, music etc)
roller skating, biking, skying, cultural environment

short introduction about yourself
a good person who interested to make language exchange. Originally from a big cultural centre of Russia - St.Petersburg.

1) German - a1/2
2) My mother languages are Spanish and Galician.
3) Zurich city center (Sihlcity)
4) Easy going guy, always up for a laugh. Love football and going out. Music and classic movies. Travelling. Open minded.

Hola, que tal ? Vivo en zurich y estoy aprendiendo aleman. Estoy muy motivado y me ayudaria mucho practicar con alguien. Estoy todavia en un nivel principiante pero creo que puedo mejorar rapido.
Tengo 29 anos, soy de A Coruna y llevo 5 meses aqui. Trabajo como informatico.
I am fluent as well in English. I live in Zurich (Near by Sihlcity).
if you are up for improving your spanish and help me out with my aleman, please drop me a message !
Hasta luego ! Jacobo

i) Language(s) that you are learning, including level:
I am learning A2 level at Migrosschule.

ii) Language(s) you speak natively:
I speak Japanese natively, and good English.

iii) Your location:
I live near Aarau, Aargau kanton.

iv) Personal interests (eg sport, film, music etc):
I like cooking, reading, traveling, watching films, surfing internet, crossstiching, planting flowers.

v) Short introduction about yourself
Moved to Aarau a year ago from Kuwait because of my husband's job.
I have worked as a teachers assistant at one of the well known British schools in Kuwait ,and taught English in Japan. I'm now trying to learn German which I find quite hard. To speak German outside of school is very difficult as we only speak English at home. If anyone fluent in German is interested in learning Japanese ,we could exchange German for Japanese lessons. Thank you.

I really want to learn German but you might not be intrested in the language which I'm offering in exchange

i) language(s) that you are learning, including level
German, swiss-german


ii) language(s) you speak natively
Nepalese, Hindi

iii) your location
Killwangen/ Zurich wolishofen


iv) personal interests (eg sport, film, music etc)
Biking, hiking, techno musics...


v) short introduction about yourself
I am a student. Currently doing my bachelor studies at Zurich. It's so difficult to be comfortable until and unless I can speak swiss-german which possibly can help me in different ways: making new friends (local), communicating with local peoples without asking them if they can speak in english or not...there are a loads of things...I NEED HELP

i) I am learning English(B1) at Migros Klubschule

ii) I am Swiss. I can help you in Swiss German and High German

iii) I live in Langnau am Albis. We can meet us in Zürich.

iv) I am a 35 years old female. I like to go to the gym, cycling, yoga, sailing, meet friends

Please write me if you are interested in an German- English exchange where we can improve our German or English skills. See you

i) Language(s) that you are learning, including level:
German B2
ii) Language(s) you speak natively:
Native Italian, and excellent French (8 years in FR)
iii) Your location:
15 min to Zurich
iv) Personal interests (eg sport, film, music etc):
Outdoor activities, traveling and enjoy!
Very interested in sustainability topics
v) Short introduction about yourself
In Switzerland since 2006, I work in the field of sustainability. Prior to that I lived and worked more than 8 years in France and before I was in Italy where I did all my studies.
In Switzerland I have always used English as working language and had few opportunities to practices German. That's why I am looking now for someone to chat a bit with in German (level B2) in exchange of some Italian or French conversation.

i) Language(s) that you are learning, including level:
English C2 and Italian B1
ii) Language(s) you speak natively:
Native German
iii) Your location:
Upper Valais - but I could e.g. travel to Bern!
iv) Personal interests (eg sport, film, music etc):
Traveling, outdoor activities (mountainbiking, snowboarding), movies, different cultures, cooking, ...
v) Short introduction about yourself
In Switzerland for 2 weeks now.
Now I need English as a working language and there is a need to improve my English. My skills in helping foreingers to learn German are very advanced from my Italian Tandem, they all speak much better German now, my Italian has not improved that much...

Would like to improve my German and perhaps pick up a little bit of Swiss German to make daily communications understandable! Everybody is so friendly that I feel a little guilty for not fully understanding them...

i) language(s) that you are learning, including level
German (B1), Swiss-German (A1)


ii) language(s) you speak natively
English, also know Latin quite well but that's not much use...

iii) your location
Solothurn but am willing to travel to Bern.


iv) personal interests (eg sport, film, music etc)
Fencing (the sport - not building an actual fence, as many of my students have mistakenly believed ) , films, History, photography, art and museums/galleries, travelling and food (especially cake!).


v) short introduction about yourself
I have recently moved from Scotland to Solothurn to teach English at the Kantonsschule. I am a CELTA qualified English teacher (pass B) and would really like to improve my German and learn some Swiss German so I can start looking for internships in the art world. I would also quite like to meet some new people and explore more of Solothurn! Also willing to take private tuition if you feel you don't need English tuition.

i) Language(s) that you are learning, including level:
German C1
ii) Language(s) you speak natively:
Indonesian, English
iii) Your location:
Zurich, Limmatplatz
iv) Personal interests (eg sport, film, music etc):
Basketball, English Premier League, Cycling, Movies, Internet.
v) Short introduction about yourself
In Switzerland for 7 months, have been learning german all the time. still have too much free time. would be great to have someone to help each other in our learning process. cheers.

interested? do send a pm, cos finding something on this thread is like finding a needle in a stack of hay.

Hi all,

1) I havent started learning French yet... (looking for a place to start) so basically don't know jack...

2) I speak/read n write English... basic and business. (UK not US)

3) I am located in Geneva

4) I am interested in -The SEA!, Scuba diving, Sports, Running, Cars n Bikes, reading, dexter, glee, music, getting to know people, rugby, rowing, pretty much anything that gets my adrenalin pumping is down with me...

5) I am from Sri Lanka 30yrs old married, Well you could say I am a house-man (till I find a employment) so I am pretty free during the mornings. I used to drink, smoke and party pretty hard... but changed my lifestyle...

Would really like to learn French if anyone wants to brush up on English... Hit me up... Cheers...

i) Language(s) that you are learning, including level:
I am learning KOREAN at a beginner level
ii) Language(s) you speak natively:
I speak Swiss German natively and I also speak fluently German, French and English
iii) Your location:
I live in canton Aargau, Im often in Basel and Zurich
iv) Personal interests (eg sport, film, music etc):
I love traveling, sports (mostly climbing), playing the piano, reading, watching movies, writing, studying, partying and having fun!
v) Short introduction about yourself
I'm Swiss made. Just graduated from uni and doing my trainee. I spent some time in korea where i started taking korean lessons. i would really like to improve my speaking skills.

looking forward to hearing from you.

Have been reading all the thread ... and thought give it a try too

1)language(s) that you are learning, including level
- French (very basic, I took French lesson for 6 months when I was in Australia but I forgot everything. Today I started my French class again. It will be lovely to be able to buy or communicate casually with local in French)
- Hindi (very interested to learn Hindi, I picked up few words from movies)

2) language(s) you speak natively
Indonesia (native), English (fluent)

3) your location
Vaud

4) personal interests (eg sport, film, music etc)
culture, movies, travel

5) short introduction about yourself
born in Indonesia, Chinese background, Australian on the paper, want to live in India one day and now working in Switzerland

Language that you are learning, including level
German, currently attending an A1 intensive course and registered for the A2 starting in September.

Language(s) you speak natively
English

Your location
Herrliberg, can easily meet in Zürich

Personal interests (eg sport, film, music etc)
Reading, Spanish, Music, Travel

Short introduction about yourself
I moved here from Minnesota, USA, in July 2011 to join my husband who is Swiss. We met in December, married in April, and are now here in Switzerland. I currently attend German class in the mornings and am available in the afternoons, evenings, and weekends. I left a great job in the US to join my husband and know that the key to finding a job quickly over here is learning German (and understanding Swiss German).

Please send a message if you're interested in improving your English while I improve my German.

Thank you!

i) language(s) that you are learning, including level
French - A1

ii) language(s) you speak natively
Persian (Farsi)

iii) your location
Neuchatel

iv) personal interests (eg sport, film, music etc)
everything!
P-P-P: Piano! Ping pong! Programming!

v) short introduction about yourself
Student of master of computer science. I love French & Neuchatel!

Hi everyone
i) language(s) that you are learning, including level
English, level B2-C1
ii) language(s) you speak natively
German, I was born in Germany and it would be a pleasure helping you learning German
iii) your location
Zurich
iv) personal interests (eg sport, film, music etc)
Sport (bike, skiing, dancing, etc.), movies, reading, meeting friends etc.
v) short introduction about yourself
I´m 26 years old and I´d have time for German/English lessons in the evening. I´d like to have more english practice (speaking)

Hi everyone
i) language(s) that you are learning, including level
Spanish. Learning on my own. Basic Level,
Also interested in learning Mandarin and Japanese.
ii) language(s) you speak natively
German, English, Hindi
iii) your location
Zurich
iv) personal interests (eg sport, film, music etc)
Movies, Travel, Sports, Skiing
v) short introduction about yourself
I´m a 34 Year guy, who wants to perfect his Spanish skills for the upcoming Latin America trip. Feel free to contact me.

Hi guys!!!!!
i) language(s) that you are learning, including level
Italian A2.. probably B1 level
German B2
ii) language(s) you speak natively
Russian
I also speak English - advanced
iii) your location
Lugano
iv) personal interests (eg sport, film, music etc)
Tourism, travel, hiking, classical music, beer, knitting =)
v) short introduction about yourself
I am 25 years old master student at the university of Lugano, my name is Elena and I want to improve my German and to find a nice person for the communication in Italian - hopefully on the regular basis.

cheers
Elena

i) language(s) that you are learning, including level

i'm learning german.
i know much when it comes to the grammar in german, but i have some difficulties making conversation in german

ii) language(s) you speak natively

Korean

iii) your location

Fehrlatorf, Zurich, Switzerland

iv) personal interests (eg sport, film, music etc)

swimming, traveling, film, music etc

v) short introduction about yourself

hi! my name is Sungmin Han, and i'm from Korea.
I came here, switzerland to work as an intern in Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency which is state-owned trading company of Korea.
i would like to let swiss people know much about korea
if you're even interested in Japanese, please contact me.
Thanks!

Hello everyone,

i) language(s) that you are learning, including level

German (Basic Level).

ii) language(s) you speak natively

Spanish (Chile)

iii) your location

Zürich (From 24/08/2011)

iv) personal interests (eg sport, film, music etc)

Reading, Soccer and Dancing.

v) short introduction about yourself

I'm going to Zürich to take some courses at the ETH, learn german and if possible find some job. It would be very nice if someone contacts me for a meeting.