Language in Tandem is an initiative from the Global Lounge at Nottingham Trent University which pairs students with a native speaker of a chosen language.
Below is a guest post by Beth Cross, a final year student in the School of Arts and Humanities who created a video about Tandem for a Modern Languages assessment.
“What better way to use your language than to be creative with it? This is exactly what I did when I took NTU’s ‘Real Life Work Project’ Module. As a modern foreign language student in Spanish and Linguistics, the module required us to meet a brief supplied by an employer. This could have been anything from a website translation, to a creative advert or a video!
I decided to use my creative side and create a promotional video for the Language in Tandem scheme.
This meant I would video pairs of students who are part of the scheme which allows students to improve their chosen language when paired with a native speaker, conversing in their different languages, and then translate them and put them into a fun meaningful video.
It was a great way of developing my academic, personal and professional skills and I would recommend any student considering taking the module or creating something different and fun to completely go for it! I loved the experience and am very grateful to everyone involved that made it happen! Here’s the link to the video! Enjoy!”
The online app Tandem operates a similar service with currently over 3 million users from different countries and regions. It even has opportunities to sign up as a tutor.
Note from the LTSU: Students signing up to any social media app should consider online safety and not share any personal details.
Rachel Challen
Principal Lecturer (Learning, Teaching and Staff Development Manager)
Athena SWAN Champion
Ext: 83895 rachel.challen@ntu.ac.uk
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