European University Tandem
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Features

What can you do with the EUniTa platform?

Messages

Text your tandem partner, share learning content with internal or external links.

Audio & Video

Call your tandem partner using audio only or via video chat.

Dashboard

Access all EUniTa features on one page with a user-centered Dashboard.

Material & Support

Choose from a comprehensive library of materials to get inspiration for tandem activities and topics to discuss. If you need any help, you can get it from a team of learning professionals.

Certification

Have you successfully completed your tandem? Get a certificate of your tandem achievements.

Preview

Preview the EUniTa platform

Welcome to EUniTa

Step one - register

Who are you?

Step two - complete our profile

What you are looking for?

Step three - find your tandem

Everything at a glance

Step four - be up-to-date

Get in contact

Step five - your language tandem

Don't get lost

Step six - look for some action

Library

Start page Library Text

Society
Debate/Politics
Economy
TitelLevelPrep.Language
Jobs and salariesC1Yes
TaxesC2Yes
Work and payC1Yes
    Environment
    TitelLevelPrep.Language
    National parksB1-B2preparation helpful
    Urban problemsC1-C2Yes
    Energy and the environmentB2Yes
    Finances
    TitelLevelPrep.Language
    The cost of livingB1Yes
    Rent and salariesB2Yes
    Migration
    News
    TitelLevelPrep.Language
    The mediaB1, B2Yes
    Social Issues
    Daily Life
    Budget
    Doctor
    TitelLevelPrep.Language
    Doctor and hospitalA2no
    Cosmetic surgeryA1Yes
    Every Day Life
    TitelLevelPrep.Language
    My homeB1-B2yes
    Shopping at the marketA1-A2no
    A typical day...A1Yes
    The little things in everyday lifeA2no
    Famous peopleBno
    What is and what could beBno
    Ways of communicationCYes
    Free time funA1Yes
    A schedule for my hobbiesA2no
    Which hobby am I thinking of?BYes
    Hobbies and the price you have to pay for themCno
    How important are hobbies?Cno
    Celebrate parties as they comeA1Yes
    Celebrations of the worldA2Yes
    Traveling broadens the mindBno
    Celebrations as part of a culture?Cno
    Celebration or commercialization?Cno
    Cultural heritage - blessing or curse?Cno
    Let's celebrateA1Yes
    Let's throw a partyA2no
    Let's have a partyBno
    It's not always easy to have a partyBYes
    Organizing a ballCno
    Travel reportA2Yes
    Great holidaysA1Yes
    Oh those English...BYes
    Holiday accommodationsBno
    Freedom to travelCno
    Student life according to scheduleA1no
    Everyday life of a studentBYes
    Fashion
    Food & Recipes
    Hobbies
    TitelLevelPrep.Language
    Introduce yourselfA1Yes
    Free time funA1Yes
    A schedule for my hobbiesA2no
    Which hobby am I thinking of?BYes
    Hobbies and the price you have to pay for themCno
    How important are hobbies?Cno
    Holidays/Traditions
    Life Experiences
    Meeting Up
    TitelLevelPrep.Language
    Meetings and invitationsA1Yes
    Let's...A2Yes
    The 'correct' way to behave in meetingsCYes
    Partyplanning
    Shopping
    Student Life and Jobs
    TitelLevelPrep.Language
    Internships: your experiences and preferencesB1,B2Yes
    Talking about internshipsC1, C2Yes
    Your experinces with student jobsA2Yes
    A job interview: Will they hire you?B1,B2Yes
    Everyday university lifeA1,A2Yes
    What to expect from student lifeB1,B2Yes
    Student life according to scheduleA1no
    Everyday life of a studentBYes
    How to finance your studiesBno
    A 'Year Abroad' as obligatory part of your studies?Cno
    Tuition feesCYes
    Education can be expensiveCno
    Travels/Holidays
    Me & the Others
    Accommodation (& Housing)
    Dreams, Hopes and Ambitions
    TitelLevelPrep.Language
    Life experienceB2,C1Yes
    Family
    Fashion
    Friends/People
    Hobbies
    TitelLevelPrep.Language
    Introduce yourselfA1Yes
    Free time funA1Yes
    A schedule for my hobbiesA2no
    Which hobby am I thinking of?BYes
    Hobbies and the price you have to pay for themCno
    How important are hobbies?Cno
    Introduction
    TitelLevelPrep.Language
    Introduce yourselfA1Yes
    Life Experiences
    Meeting Up
    TitelLevelPrep.Language
    Meetings and invitationsA1Yes
    Let's...A2Yes
    The 'correct' way to behave in meetingsCYes
    Partyplanning
    Stereotypes
    Student Life and Jobs
    TitelLevelPrep.Language
    Internships: your experiences and preferencesB1,B2Yes
    Talking about internshipsC1, C2Yes
    Your experinces with student jobsA2Yes
    A job interview: Will they hire you?B1,B2Yes
    Everyday university lifeA1,A2Yes
    What to expect from student lifeB1,B2Yes
    Student life according to scheduleA1no
    Everyday life of a studentBYes
    How to finance your studiesBno
    A 'Year Abroad' as obligatory part of your studies?Cno
    Tuition feesCYes
    Education can be expensiveCno
    Studies and Careers
    Dreams, Hopes and Ambitions
    TitelLevelPrep.Language
    Life experienceB2,C1Yes
    Educational System
    TitelLevelPrep.Language
    Classroom experiences and forms of assessmentB1,B2Yes
    Classes and grades: How do your universities differ?C1,C2Yes
    My university, your universityA1,A2Yes
    Choosing a degree programme: Which university and why?B1,B2Yes
    Tell me about your university systemC1,C2Yes
    How to finance your studiesBno
    A 'Year Abroad' as obligatory part of your studies?Cno
    Tuition feesCYes
    Education can be expensiveCno
    Employability
    TitelLevelPrep.Language
    The 'correct' way to behave in meetingsCYes
    Moving Countries
    TitelLevelPrep.Language
    Finding a place to liveA1-A2Yes
    Moving abroadB1-B2Yes
    Living abroadA2Yes
    Rio or Tokyo? Living abroadB1,B2Yes
    Other countries, other placesC1,C2Yes
    A 'Year Abroad' as obligatory part of your studies?Cno
    Student Life and Jobs
    TitelLevelPrep.Language
    Internships: your experiences and preferencesB1,B2Yes
    Talking about internshipsC1, C2Yes
    Your experinces with student jobsA2Yes
    A job interview: Will they hire you?B1,B2Yes
    Everyday university lifeA1,A2Yes
    What to expect from student lifeB1,B2Yes
    Student life according to scheduleA1no
    Everyday life of a studentBYes
    How to finance your studiesBno
    A 'Year Abroad' as obligatory part of your studies?Cno
    Tuition feesCYes
    Education can be expensiveCno
    Studies & Careers
    TitelLevelPrep.Language
    Living abroadA2Yes
    Other countries, other placesC1,C2Yes
    A job interview: Will they hire you?B1,B2Yes
    Everyday university lifeA1,A2Yes
    What to expect from student lifeB1,B2Yes
    Life after your studiesA2Yes
    What will you do when you finish your studies?B1,B2Yes
    Future plans: What can we expect?C1,C2Yes
    Professional orientation: Are you familiar with these jobs?A2no
    Studies: your favourite subjectsA2Yes
    Classes and grades: How do your universities differ?C1,C2Yes
    My university, your universityA1,A2Yes
    Choosing a degree programme: Which university and why?B1,B2Yes
    Tell me about your university systemC1,C2Yes
    Studies & Jobs
    TitelLevelPrep.Language
    What to expect from student lifeB1,B2Yes
    Culture
    Architecture
    Books & Authors
    Films & TV
    Food & Recipes
    Museums
    Music
    Stereotypes
    Health & Sports
    Beauty
    TitelLevelPrep.Language
    BeautyA2Yes
    How to fight obesityA2Yes
    Reasons for obesityB1Yes
    Cosmetic surgery: curse or blessingB1Yes
    The perfect bodyB2preparation helpful
    Ideals of beautyC1preparation helpful
    Governments fighting obesityC1preparation helpful
    Doctor
    TitelLevelPrep.Language
    Doctor and hospitalA2no
    Cosmetic surgeryA1Yes
    Food & Recipes
    Health Systems
    Sports
    Vegetarianism
    TitelLevelPrep.Language
    Vegeterianism and veganismA1Yes
    Vegan living - what does it mean?B1Yes
    Veganism and vegetarianism: pros and consCpreparation helpful
    Places & Spaces
    Accommodation (& Housing)
    Budget
    Cities
    Geography
    TitelLevelPrep.Language
    Finding your wayA1-A2Yes
    Moving abroadB1-B2Yes
    National parksB1-B2preparation helpful
    Geography is destinyC1-C2Yes
    Traditions in your countryC1-C2no
    Holidays/Traditions
    Moving Countries
    TitelLevelPrep.Language
    Finding a place to liveA1-A2Yes
    Moving abroadB1-B2Yes
    Living abroadA2Yes
    Rio or Tokyo? Living abroadB1,B2Yes
    Other countries, other placesC1,C2Yes
    A 'Year Abroad' as obligatory part of your studies?Cno
    Neighbourhoods
    Travels/Holidays
    Academic Topics (CALP)
    Health Systems
    Humanities
    TitelLevelPrep.Language
    Intercultural CompetenceB1,B2no
    Intercultural CommunicationB2,C1no
    Academic Presentation: Language ChangeB2,C1no
    Constructive CriticismB2no
    At universityB1no
    Role Play - Famous People in DebateB2,C1Yes
    Natural & Medical Sciences
    TitelLevelPrep.Language
    Healthy livingB1no
    Alcohol and drugsB2, C1Yes
    The health systemC1Yes
    Healthcare policyC2Yes
    Advising: What to do when...?B2no
    Advising: How do you deal with...?Cno
    Daily life for scientists: Contracts and conditionsB2no
    Daily life for scientists: InternshipsB1no
    Daily life for scientists: UnionsCno
    Discussion: Discuss a paperCpreparation helpful
    Discussion: Academic freedomB2no
    Discussion: Plan a procedureB1no
    Daily life for scientists: Health and safetyByes
    Interview: Case historyB1no
    Interview: TV interview in popular science programmeCno
    Describing graphsB2no
    Presentations: Giving a poster presentationB2no
    Presentations: Giving a presentation on a scientific topicB2no
    Studying the sciences: Sharing experiencesB2no
    Social Sciences, Economics & Law
    TitelLevelPrep.Language
    Defining key termsB2Yes
    DebatingB2no
    Talking about booksC1no
    Field interviewsB2no
    Discussions and predictionsB2no
    Pitching and negotiatingB2no
    Presenting research interestsB2no
    Posters and presentationsB2,C1no
    Research areasB1,B2no
    Research methodology and presentationsB2no
    Research questions and implicationsB2no
    SurveysB2no

    Self-Assessment

    Take part in an interactive online test in order to determine your language level. The test is based on the can-do-statements of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Tandem participants are invited to take the test at the start of the tandem phase to determine their language level. They also have the option to go back to the test throughout their tandem phase as well as the end of the tandem to map their progress.
    The link will redirect you to the EUniTa Self-Assessment Test on LernBar.

    About EUniTa

    The EUniTa Tandem Platform and the EUniTa Tandem Learning material were developed as part of the European Union Erasmus+ Programme "European University Tandem" between October 2015 and March 2018. The original project partners are Universitat Blaquerna Ramon Llull Barcelona, University of Exeter, Università degli Studi Firenze, Goethe-Universität Frankfurt, University of Liverpool, Université de Poitiers, and Université Paris Sorbonne. The EUniTa Team is mostly recruited from the language centres of the partner universities and comprises of a vast know-how in foreign language and tandem learning in the EUniTa languages.

    Project Partners

    of the European University Tandem (EUniTa)

    Universitat Ramon Llull Barcelona

    Spain

    University of Exeter

    England

    Università degli Studi Firenze

    Italy

    Goethe-Universität Frankfurt

    Germany

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    Germany

    University of Liverpool

    England

    Universités Paris Sorbonne

    France

    Université de Poitiers

    France

    Universidade Federal do Ceará

    Brazil

    EUniTa is funded by the European Union as part of the Erasmus+ Strategic Partnership Programme, developed between 10/2015 and 03/2018.

    FAQ & Help

    FAQ & Help

    Answer

    Try starting a new tandem search without selecting the options for 'face-to-face tandem' or 'CALP tandem'.

    Answer

    Try to contact your tandem partner again and ask if s/he is still interested in the tandem. If not, start a new tandem search.

    Answer

    Yes, in order to get a certificate, you need to meet with your partner 12 times and fill in the learning documentation available on the EUniTa platform. After you've uploaded this document on the EUniTa platform, we'll issue the certificate for you.

    Answer

    A language tandem is an exchange between two people who want to learn each other's language and improve their language skills together. In the meetings, time should be divided equally between both languages.

    Answer

    Yes, that's possible. Just start a new tandem search for each language you wish to practice.

    Answer

    No, you don't need to have a specific language level, but we recommend that you already have an A1 level in order to be able to communicate with your partner.

    Answer

    Yes, signing up for EUniTa and starting a new tandem search is possible at any time.

    Answer

    After you've been matched with your tandem partner, you need to contact them and suggest a time for your first meeting (online or in person). For a face-to-face tandem also suggest a place to meet, e.g. a café at university. During the first meeting you can introduce yourselves and talk about your expectations for the tandem (e.g. What would you like to improve? Do you want your partner to correct you when you speak in your target language?). You can also use the file "Introduce yourself" from the EUniTa library.

    Answer

    You can use EUniTa on mobile devices in your browser, but unfortunately there is no app for EUniTa yet.


    Answer

    Cognitive Academic Language Proficiency (CALP): To improve your academic language skills, EUniTa can match people with the same academic background. If you tick the CALP checkbox in your tandem search, you will only be matched with a partner from your own academic field or subject.

    Answer

    Please try to reset your password using: Request reset password. If your account is not activated yet, than you should get a new activation link in a new email.

    Answer

    If there is a participant matching your search, then you will receive an email immediately. If not, you will have to wait patiently until a participant matching your criteria applies for a tandem search.

    Answer

    At the moment the EUniTa-Plattform is only accesible for students from partner universities. For the application, you can only use your official university e-mail address.

    Answer

    Yes, that's what EUniTa is for. You can choose an online or face-to-face tandem or both.

    Answer

    Bad quality in the video or audio stream is probably caused by your internet connection. Please check for a good internet connection before going online. You can also check your upload and download speed.Speedtest.net Just press go and check your up- and download speed. Then you can know if bandwidth was the problem.

    Contact Us

    Project Coordination: Dr. Maria Kopp-Kavermann