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uTandem

Hi uTandem is the best app to do language exchange with people in your city.

4.0

51 Votes

  • Category Education & Languages
  • Program license Free
  • Version 1.0.10
  • Size 50 MB
  • Works under: Android
  • Program available in English
  • Content rating Everyone
  • Package name com.utandem.android
  • Program by Velvor Tech

Overview

uTandem is a unique language learning app that enables users to connect and interact with each other for mutual language exchange. The app aims to facilitate the learning of a second language by connecting individuals who are fluent in different languages, fostering a mutually beneficial learning environment.

Functionality

uTandem operates on a simple yet effective premise. If you are an English speaker who wishes to learn Spanish, the app connects you with native Spanish speakers who are interested in learning English. This way, each user aids the other in mastering a new language, fostering a reciprocal learning environment. The possibility of meeting like-minded language learners in your local area further enhances the learning experience, providing an avenue for in-person language practice.

Users are required to specify the languages they speak and their proficiency levels in each. This information assists other users in finding suitable language exchange partners. The app allows for both one-on-one language practice sessions and group interactions, offering versatility in learning methods.

User Profile and Interests

uTandem comes with a user profile feature where users can share their interests. This feature helps initiate conversations between users on topics they both enjoy, creating a more engaging and enjoyable language learning experience.

Added Benefits

In addition to its language exchange features, uTandem also offers users various discounts at select locations. The idea is to encourage users to meet up and practice their language skills in person, all while enjoying a meal or drink at a discount. This aspect adds a social dimension to the app that goes beyond language learning, promoting a sense of community among its users.

Language Options

With over a hundred different languages available, uTandem caters to a broad range of language learners. Regardless of the language you wish to learn, uTandem provides an interactive and engaging platform to do so.

Pros:

  • Facilitates mutual language exchange
  • Enables in-person language practice
  • Offers a wide range of languages
  • Provides discounts at select locations

Cons:

  • User experience may vary depending on the availability of language partners
  • Quality of language exchange relies heavily on user commitment

Performance improvements

New features in chat

Potentially dangerous permissions

  • ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION: Allows an app to access approximate location. Alternatively, you might want ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION.
  • ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION: Allows an app to access precise location. Alternatively, you might want ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION.
  • CALL_PHONE: Allows an application to initiate a phone call without going through the Dialer user interface for the user to confirm the call.
  • CAMERA: Required to be able to access the camera device.
  • GET_ACCOUNTS: Allows access to the list of accounts in the Accounts Service.
  • READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to read from external storage.
  • READ_PHONE_STATE: Allows read only access to phone state, including the phone number of the device, current cellular network information, the status of any ongoing calls, and a list of any PhoneAccounts registered on the device.
  • RECORD_AUDIO: Allows an application to record audio.
  • WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE: Allows an application to write to external storage.

Other permissions

  • ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE: Allows applications to access information about networks.
  • ACCESS_WIFI_STATE: Allows applications to access information about Wi-Fi networks.
  • CAPTURE_AUDIO_OUTPUT: Allows an application to capture audio output.
  • INTERNET: Allows applications to open network sockets.
  • RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED: Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting. If you don't request this permission, you will not receive the broadcast at that time. Though holding this permission does not have any security implications, it can have a negative impact on the user experience by increasing the amount of time it takes the system to start and allowing applications to have themselves running without the user being aware of them. As such, you must explicitly declare your use of this facility to make that visible to the user.
  • VIBRATE: Allows access to the vibrator.
  • WAKE_LOCK: Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
  • WRITE_SETTINGS: Allows an application to read or write the system settings.
  • android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORKr_STATE
  • android.permission.INTERACT_ACROSS_USERS_FULL
  • com.android.vending.BILLING
  • com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
  • com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES
  • com.utandem.android.permission.C2D_MESSAGE
  • com.utandem.android.permission.MAPS_RECEIVE
  • vc908.stickersample.permission.JPUSH_MESSAGE
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