Tandem is one of the learning apps that utilize AI technology to make learning fun and interesting.
Tandem uses built-in language tools to help learners communicate with speakers of different languages. It also lets you search for your language partners based on your target language.
The language exchange app has 160 language native speakers you can connect to. It also has a tutoring service to learn languages via paid lessons. Tandem’s privacy policy protects the user from fake users.
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For the unversed, the Tandem app has five sections – Tandem: Community, Tutors, Chats, Goals, and Pro.
- Tandem Community: Here learners can connect with other learners.
- The Tutor feature connects users with language tutors.
- The Chats feature helps you communicate with other users through written messages, voice messages, or even a voice or video call.
- The Goals feature helps you start a new connection by posting your goals.
- Pro is the paid version of the Tandem.
Learners can set their profile and connect with like-minded people across the world through messages, voice calls, video calls, and chats.
Many learners wonder, If they are chatting with someone on Tandem how do they know if the messages are being delivered and read by the user? Does Tandem have a Read Receipts feature?
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Yes, Tandem has read the receipts. The read receipts indicate when a message was sent, delivered, and read.
- Sent: The message has been sent, but the recipient is not connected to the internet.
- Delivered: The sent message has been delivered to the recipient.
- Read: The recipient has read the message.
When a message is sent on Tandem, it will be marked as delivered if the recipient has refreshed their chat stream.
Once the recipient has read the message, it will be marked as read.
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Offline Status
If someone has their status set to offline, their message will remain as sent until they return to their chat list and refresh their chat stream.
How To Check Read Receipts Is On Tandem?
To check whether you have the Read Receipts feature enabled in your Tandem app, follow the steps written below:
- First, launch the Tandem app.
- Now, open a conversation.
- Tap and hold the message and select Info/ Or select the three-dot menu.
- If read receipts are on, you’ll see the exact time your message was delivered and read.
- That’s it.
Tandem Subscription
Tandem is one of the best language learning apps as it connects you directly to native speakers.
This helps in gaining fluency in a language with proper pronunciations. There is a free version and a Pro version which is a paid subscription with some added features.
The cost of Tandem Pro is $9.49 per month, you can also have it for $7.00 a month for a 3-month subscription, or $4.34 per month for a year’s subscription.
One can even hire tutors who charge as per their own experience.
Tandem Pros and Cons
Tandem Pros:
- Many language partners to choose from.
- The interface is simple but stylish.
- The free version is good.
- Fun and engaging.
- Friendly community.
Tandem Cons:
- You have to wait for 7 days post completing your profile.
- You can instantly start if you pay for a subscription.
- The cost is more than other similar apps
Tandem helps learn a new language and gives learners confidence to speak in their target language.
Interacting with people from other countries helps broaden world views.
