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Can a non-native teacher actually be more effective than a native speaker? In this episode, we sit down with Una, a Serbian-native who built a successful career teaching Swedish. We dive into her "superpower": the ability to explain the language from the perspective of someone who actually had to "survive" the learning process from scratch.

Una explains the "secret advantage" that Balkan speakers have when it comes to perfect pronunciation , the "death of formality" in Swedish culture where an 80-year-old is treated like a friend , and why your face might actually hurt after trying to master the Swedish melody. From the daily ritual of "Fika" to the "trap" of Swedish grammar books, this episode is a deep dive into the unique bridge between Balkan and Nordic cultures.

The guest: https://www.instagram.com/naucimo_svedski_engleski/

What is Tandem - Language exchange?

Tandem is a global language exchange app on a mission to connect the world through languages. Members build confidence and improve their language skills through real life conversations with native speakers in 1:1 chats or live audio rooms.

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0:00 Intro

4:21 Growing Up in Serbia and Falling in Love With Languages

12:12 Why Swedish

42:25 Teaching Swedish Online

56:25 Content Creation in Serbian About Swedish

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Guilherme, aka BrazilianPortugui, had a very interesting English learning journey. From crashing into body-language barriers as an au pair in New York to building a thriving online brand from scratch, he shares how teaching Brazilian Portuguese became a global mission rooted in culture, music, and identity.

In this episode, Guilherme joins us from Bangkok to explore what makes Portuguese so expressive, why learning a language is like going to the gym, and why you should always learn a bit of the culture before opening your textbook. From pronunciation hacks to awkward double-meaning words, we get into the fun, the struggles, and the surprises of one of the world’s most musical languages.

He also tells the origin story of BrazilianPortugui — his platform that started with one curious student and a single lesson idea. Today, it's helped thousands connect with Portuguese through real-world conversation and joyful cultural insights.

The guest: https://www.instagram.com/brazilianportugui/

What is Tandem - Language exchange?

Tandem is a global language exchange app on a mission to connect the world through languages. Members build confidence and improve their language skills through real life conversations with native speakers in 1:1 chats or live audio rooms.

🔗 Connect With Us: https://linktr.ee/Tandem_App

0:00 Intro

4:15 Growing Up Trilingual

17:31 Cuban Spanish & Linguistic Contrasts

42:04 Unique Learning Methods & Strategies

1:03:00 Outro

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What’s it like to grow up speaking three languages—and then add several more? In this episode, we’re joined by Guglielmo, a Cuban-born polyglot raised in Germany, who shares how he navigates his multicultural identity while mastering languages like French, German, Italian, and even Mandarin.

From preserving his Cuban accent to rapping in French to learn grammar, Guglielmo brings a powerful mix of experience, culture, and creativity. He also unpacks why learning a language is a lot like dancing—and why letting go of perfection might just be the secret to fluency.

Whether you’re a beginner or on your fifth language, this episode is packed with inspiration and practical insights to help you stay consistent, think in new languages, and embrace the flow.

The guest: https://www.languagesthroughmusic.com/

What is Tandem - Language exchange?

Tandem is a global language exchange app on a mission to connect the world through languages. Members build confidence and improve their language skills through real life conversations with native speakers in 1:1 chats or live audio rooms.

🔗 Connect With Us: https://linktr.ee/Tandem_App

0:00 Intro

4:15 Growing Up Trilingual

17:31 Cuban Spanish & Linguistic Contrasts

42:04 Unique Learning Methods & Strategies

1:03:00 Outro

🌟 What topics/language should we explore on the next episode of the new tandem podcast? Let us know in the comments!

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