How does it work ?
Learn about us and our methodologies.
A new method
TandemMOOC employs a methodology that has never been used in a MOOC before. The format might appear the same as other MOOCs, but what is different about this course is its focus is primarily on collaborative learning.
INFORMATION
What will you be doing?
Talk with others and earn points
Using the tools you can meet other students. The meetings you have with other students are called tandems.
During your tandems, you work with your partner to carry out communicative tasks. Some tasks are in the language you’re an expert speaker of and some are in the language that you’re learning.
Your partner gives you feedback on the conversation in the language you’re learning as you’re doing the tandem. They’ll also be able to give you written feedback once you’ve finished the tandem.
For each tandem you do, you earn points. Every week, students with the most points will be chosen to participate in an activity with the teacher and have the chance to receive more specific feedback on their oral production in the language they’re learning.
Certification
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How is the certificate obtained?
Students who complete 12 or more will obtain a certificate at the end of the course.
How long is the recommended time per week?
The recommended time to dedicate to the course every week is 3-4 hours. However, there is no minimum recommended time and students can choose to spend more or less hours depending on their available time.