When I moved from the US to Spain to build a new life, I hoped to find someone to share it with. I mostly dated men who spoke both English and Spanish, but never felt a true connection - until one night at a Latin dance event when I was paired with my now-boyfriend.
Ministers must make access to language learning a national priority, after research showed that children from more deprived areas of England are disproportionately denied the opportunity to learn a foreign language.
Tandem fosters a global community of over 30 million language learners, promoting shared connections and cross-cultural conversations which enhance members' language journeys.
"A big part of our vision is to be a window on the language, and the people, and the culture," says CEO Lea Perret, emphasizing the importance of cultural context in language learning.