The Origin of Swap Language
We couldn't find a native speaker to learn Spanish with in our own city.
So we decided to help everyone who wants to learn through real life meetings.
That's how Swap Language was born.
What drives us?
We are breaking down language amd cultural barriers everywhere in the world.
The way we do it, is by giving you and everyone else the chance of meeting native speakers in your nearby area.
The Swap Language Philosophy
The only way to truly learn a language you have to communicate and interact with native speakers, in person.
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Swap Language Communities
Our Communities are made by Ambassadors who want to make a difference in their city
They facilitate Big Group Swaps, Missions for the Swappers and anyone can set up Culture Swaps. Every Community is unique - because they are made by Ambassadors in your local area.
You can join or start a Community where ever you are in the world
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What is a Swap?
A Swap is a language meeting you have with another Swapper from Swap Language.
An example could be:
A German who lives in Paris and wants to learn French meets with a native French speaker who wants to learn German. That's a Swap.
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How do I request a Swap?
When you have found a Swapper you want to have a Swap meeting with, you click the button “Request Swap”.
Afterwards you:
- Choose the languages you want to Swap
- Choose a time that matches the Swappers’ calendar
- Write a short, private message about
- Why you want to meet and what the meeting should be about
- Choose a location in your area you want to meet
After sending the requested Swap, you must wait until your Swapper responds.
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What is a Swapper?
A Swapper is a person who has a profile on Swap Language. Everyone on Swap Language are Swappers.
We believe in learning with native speakers in person.
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What is a Community?
The Swap Language Community page is run by ambassadors in your area. On this Community page you can:
- Join Group Swaps and meet other Swappers
- Get inspiration for your own one-on-one Swap meetings
- Find local Missions you can take with Swappers
The Community is managed by a Lead Ambassador and Ambassadors. They are responsible for all the activities within your Community.
Go to your community here:
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Why do I need to have a Swap Language profile?
Your profile on Swap Language is a great way for other Swappers to learn more about you before they request you for a Swap.
When your profile is completely filled out, it will help others see and feel that you are a genuine person with a passion for learning a new language, and that you live the Swap Language vision.
The more complete your profile is, the more Swaps you are likely to have.
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How do i Create a Community?
The Swap Language Community page is run by ambassadors in your area. On this Community page you can:
- Join Group Swaps and meet other Swappers
- Get inspiration for your own one-on-one Swap meetings
- Find local Missions you can take with Swappers
The Community is managed by a Lead Ambassador and Ambassadors. They are responsible for all the activities within your Community.
Go to your community here:
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What Are Missions?
Missions are local activities with a specific topic/focus that you can do with another Swapper.
They are unique, because every Community has their own missions that are created for their city.
Check out your Community to see if there are any Mission available:
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Who can make Missions?
Missions are created by the Ambassadors in your Community.
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What are Group Swaps?
Group Swaps are big Swap Language meetings where you can meet other Swappers with your language preference. All nationalities and languages are welcome at these meetings.
A Group Swap can also be focused just on two languages. An example of a Group Swap with two languages could be English Swappers and French Swappers.
Who can make Group Swaps?
Group Swaps are created by the Ambassadors in your Community.
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What is a Lead Ambassador?
A Lead Ambassador manages a Community page and helps Ambassadors keep the Community page active.
Together, they make sure the Swappers can go on Missions, join Group Swaps, and that the Community in general is thriving.
The Lead Ambassador is also responsible for finding Ambassadors for the Community.
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How do I become a Lead Ambassador?
A Lead Ambassador manages the local Community and is responsible for making a thriving and active Community.
You can apply to become a Lead Ambassador through this Lead Form.
A Community has one Lead Ambassador and many Ambassadors.
If there is already a Community with a Lead Ambassador in your city, you can contact the Lead Ambassador to become an Ambassador on your Community page.
Lead Ambassador Requirements:
- 100% profile information
- Must be living in the specific city for a minimum of 6 months
Why should I become a Lead Ambassador?
- Building up a thriving and active Community,
- Management of an ambassador team, Recruitment of Ambassadors for your Community
- Event planning and hosting of Group Swaps
- Creation of local Missions which will be available for all Swappers
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How Do i Become an Ambassador?
The Swap Language Community page is run by ambassadors in your area. On this Community page you can:
- Join Group Swaps and meet other Swappers
- Get inspiration for your own one-on-one Swap meetings
- Find local Missions you can take with Swappers
The Community is managed by a Lead Ambassador and Ambassadors. They are responsible for all the activities within your Community.
Go to your community here:
Community_Page_URL
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What is an Ambassador?
An Ambassador can create and host Group Swaps and help Swappers find other Swappers in their nearby area.
They can also create and suggest new Missions for the Community.
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How many Communities can exist in one City?
There can be one Community page per city.
You can check if your city has a Community here:
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What if there is no Community in my area?
If there is no Community in your city or nearby area, you can apply to become a Lead Ambassador.
As a Lead Ambassador you can create a Community.
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What if the Swapper I want to meet with cancels my Swap request?
If the Swapper you want to meet with cancels, we will let you know and automatically re-open the scheduled time in your calendar.
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How do I structure a Swap meeting with a Swapper?
You can swap language with a native speaker in many ways.
- You can divide the time of the Swap into two parts. The first part of the Swap you practice your language. The second part of the Swap you practice your Swappers’ language.
- You can practice one language during a Swap meeting and next time you meet you practice the other language.
- You can also come up with your own way of swapping languages. It all comes down to your needs and what works best for you.
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Why is a profile photo necessary?
In order to contact a Swapper on Swap Language, we require all profiles to have a profile photo. You can add a photo under the “Edit profile” section.
The profile photo should show your face. This will help others to know who they are meeting with.
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How do I cancel/reschedule a Swap request?
You can cancel and reschedule a Swap request in two ways.
- You can go to your calendar under “My Profile” and click the specific time you have requested the Swap meeting.
- You can also go to “Messages” and find the Swapper you are meeting with, and change the Swap.
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What do I do at a Swap meeting?
As a Swapper, you decide exactly what should be the topic of the meeting and what you want to practice.
If you are not sure what to do, you can ask what your Swapper would like to focus on. You can also ask an ambassador for topics/ideas to talk about during your meeting. You can also go on a Mission – they are available on your community page.
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