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Tandem (app)
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Tandem is a mobile language-exchange app for iOS and Android that connects learners with native speakers for one-to-one text, audio and video chats. Founded in 2014 and launched on iOS in 2015 (Android in 2016/2017), the company is based in Berlin. Apple listed Tandem among its “Best Apps of 2015”.[2][3]
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History
Tandem was founded in Hannover in 2014 by Arnd Aschentrup, Tobias Dickmeis, and Matthias Kleimann. Prior to founding Tandem, Aschentrup, Dickmeis and Kleimann had launched Vive, a members-only mobile video chat platform.[4]
In 2020, Tandem discontinued its in-app professional tutoring feature to focus on language exchange.[5]
Criticism
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 seven days for their application to be processed by the human moderators.[6]
Subscription
Tandem Pro is an optional subscription with additional tools (e.g., more translations, vocabulary features, ad-free use, and enhanced calling/”Language Parties”).[7]
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