Since October 2013, the Rostock International House has hosted the student initiative Tandem-Programm at the University of Rostock.

We want our international students to feel at home in Rostock and we offer the students, which have already established themselves, an opportunity to apply their language skills and take part in intercultural learning.

A tandem consists of two persons. If, for example, you want to learn Spanish, you can find a native speaker who can help you in learning the language and can boost your language skills.

But the Tandem-Programm is not just language exchange! If you would like to help a new student in settling into the new city and the orientation of the university, you in the right place with us!

In addition to the tandem programme, the Sprachenabende (language evenings) offer another good opportunity for language practice. They also bring language learners together with native speakers to maintain and develop acquired language skills and to exchange ideas with people from different backgrounds.

The focus is on German, English, French, Italian and Spanish, for which groups will be formed. Native speakers or advanced speakers accompany them. Self-organised groups for other languages are also welcome upon prior agreement.
Overall, the language evenings are a fairly open format:

• No registration is required. Just come along.
• No proof of language skills is required. We recommend basic knowledge (at least A2 level).
• There are no set topics of conversation. But we have material with suggestions.
• Would you like to speak several languages? You can switch freely between the language areas.
• Snacks and drinks (typical for the language areas) will be available.
• Everyone who wants to learn languages is welcome.

We look forward to seeing you!