Chat with a French senior from the other side of the world, right from your home, with ShareAmi.

With ShareAmi, you can connect with French learners from home, whenever it works for you and at your own pace.

ShareAmi connects language learners and seniors for weekly video call conversations.

Discover

Meet

Share

How does it work?

ShareAmi is a very simple program!

I sign up

A volunteer facilitator gets in touch to answer my questions and help set up the first meeting.

I meet my partner

For the first time, with our facilitator present. It’s a moment to build the foundation of a trusting relationship, in a warm and supportive environment.

We talk every week

With my partner for three months or more. The facilitator is there whenever I need support.

ShareAmi is a very simple program!

I sign up

A volunteer facilitator gets in touch to answer my questions and help set up the first meeting.

I meet my partner

For the first time, with our facilitator present. It’s a moment to build the foundation of a trusting relationship, in a warm and supportive environment.

We talk every week

With my partner for three months or more. The facilitator is there whenever I need support.

NEW !

  • Practice your French without stress, from home

    With ShareAmi, you can chat weekly with a French speaker over video call. It’s not a class, just simple and natural conversations to practice at your own pace and build confidence. Talk about anything, ask your questions, and improve without pressure.

    Interested in joining? Contact us at: contact@shareami.org

  • Travel without leaving your neighborhood!

    ShareAmi also offers in-person meetings in the Paris region. It’s a great opportunity to give some of your time, support a young person, and help them discover your neighborhood.

    Want to know more? Contact us at: contact@shareami.org

Join the ShareAmi program as a

(18-35 years old)

(+ de 18 years old)

(55 and more)

A great example of a conversation

A white-haired conversation partner

Like Jean-Marie, Mijo, Fabienne, and Hervé

You too, join the adventure!

They trust us. Why not you?

“Fun and learning all in one!”

At first, it was a bit difficult for me to have a smooth conversation in French. But my partner was very patient. They helped me correct myself and grow my vocabulary. I’m really happy I joined the adventure!

Ana

Mexican learner

“Some fun and some learning!”

What’s beautiful is this special bond we create, which naturally leads to better learning on one side and a true sense of usefulness on the other, all wrapped in genuine shared friendship.

MiJo

Senior

“I started learning again”

My tandem partner helps me with vocabulary and grammar. I always look forward to our online meetings and I hope we’ll have many more interesting conversations.

Carmen

German learner

“It’s an exceptional adventure”

Solidarity is the driving force behind the ShareAmi program. A beautiful human adventure that allowed me to meet inspiring people who took on the challenge of changing how society sees seniors.

Sophie

Volunteer facilitator

“Our conversations were very enjoyable”

Our conversations were very enjoyable. I’ve grown fond of this weekly moment where Carmen brings me so much. I hope I’m giving her everything she needs to improve her French.

Nicole

Senior

“It’s an amazing experience”

ChatGPT a dit :

Experiencing intergenerational and intercultural encounters again and again will never leave me indifferent. Thanks to ShareAmi, I enjoy moments of connection and joy that brighten my everyday life.

Christina

Volunteer facilitator

“I didn’t hesitate!”

I was quickly connected with a young English woman. We share many interests. Normandy and England have a sea, pieces of history, and thousands of words in common.

Philippe

Senior

“A new way to learn!”

Without in-person classes, ShareAmi has been a valuable opportunity for me not only to improve my language skills, but also to share and understand another culture.

James

E*English learner

4,6/5

Satisfaction for both seniors and learners!

2400+

Matched duos

75% of duos say they’ve built a real friendship and keep in touch after the 3-month program ends.
The oldest duo so far has been chatting every week for 4 years!

They support us

Our partners

Stay connected with ShareAmi’s latest updates

Email

Success

Thank you for joining us!

Error

Oops! Something went wrong.

Scroll to Top