What is Tandem Language Exchange (TLE) about?
TLE is an informal approach to learning and is particularly useful in complementing (not replacing) your language learning in the classroom. The programme is free of charge and all students and staff are welcome to take part. You do not have to be registered for a language course in order to participate, nor do you need to have a high language level to begin with, all you need is the enthusiasm and willingness to learn a foreign language and experience our multicultural environment here at Queen’s.
The TLE programme provides an online platform to help you find a native (or near-native) speaker of your target language and learn languages in a fun, relaxed, and social environment.
The benefits of adopting tandem language learning includes, but not limited to, the following:
- Find a language partner
- Improve language skills
- Enhance intercultural awareness
- Enrich life experience
- Develop friendship
If you would like to join, sign up now via the QR code or click the button below.
TLE Sessions (2024-25)
| Session | Date | Time | Venue/Channel |
| TLE Session 1 | Fri 04/10 | 13:30- 15:00 | In-person, Auditorium, McClay Library |
| TLE Session 2 | Fri 18/10 | 13:30- 14:30 | In-person, Auditorium, McClay Library |
| TLE Session 3 | Fri 15/11 | 14:00- 16:00 | In-person, Auditorium, McClay Library |
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TLE Sessions (2023-24)
| Session | Date | Time | Venue/Channel |
| TLE Session 1 | Fri 13/10 | 11:00- 12:30 | In-person, Training Room 2 (TR2), McClay Library |
| TLE Session 2 | Fri 20/10 | 13:00-15:00 | In-person, Auditorium, McClay Library |
| TLE Session 3 | Fri 17/11 | 13:00-15:00 | In-person, Auditorium, McClay Library |
| TLE Session 4 | Wed 13/12 | 15:00-16:30 | In-person, Auditorium, McClay Library |
| TLE Session 5 | Wed 17/01 | 15:30-16:30 | In-person, Auditorium, McClay Library |
| TLE Session 6 | Fri 23/02 | 13:00-14:00 | In-person, Auditorium, McClay Library |
| TLE Session 7 | Wed 20/03 | 13:30-15:00 | In-person, Auditorium, McClay Library |
| TLE Session 8 | Mon 20/05 | 11:00- 12:30 | In-person, Auditorium, McClay Library |
| TLE Session 9 | Fri 28/06 | 11:00- 12:00 | In-person, Auditorium, McClay Library |
| TLE Session 10 | Thu 25/07 | 11:00-12:30 | Integrated, Auditorium/Teams Meeting |
TLE Sessions (2022-23)
| Session | Date | Time | Venue/Channel |
| TLE Session 1 | Wed 19/10 | 13:00-14:30 | In-person, Training Room 2 (TR2), The McClay Library |
| TLE Session 2 | Fri 21/10 | 11:00-12:30 | Online, MS Teams > Tandem Language Exchange at Queen’s |
| TLE Session 3 | Mon 24/10 | 10:30-12:00 | In-person, Language Teaching Lab, The McClay Library |
| TLE Session 4 | Fri 28/10 | 15:00-16:00 | Online, MS Teams > Tandem Language Exchange at Queen’s |
| TLE Session 5 | Fri 25/11 | 12:00-13:00 | In-person, Auditorium, McClay Library |
| TLE Session 6 | Fri 13/01 | 12:00-13:00 | In-person, Training Room 2 (TR2), The McClay Library |
| TLE Session 7 | Wed 22/02 | 11:00-12:00 | In-person, Auditorium, McClay Library |
| TLE Session 8 | Wed 22/03 | 11:00-12:00 | In-person, Training Room 2 (TR2), McClay Library |
| TLE Session 9 | Wed 24/05 | 11:00-12:00 | In-person, Training Room 2 (TR2), McClay Library |
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Thanks, You will need to sign up (using Queen’s email) through the link above as a formal way of registration if you wish to attend.