How to Find a Speaking Partner Online
This week's mini-class has been written by Tannia from English Challenges.
If you want someone to listen to you and give you corrections, that is a language teacher, and that costs money. If you're willing to spend, here are some options for you:
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Finding a language partner is different than paying for language lessons. There are two options:
A language exchange means that you teach the other person your language, and he/she teaches you their language.
Native speakers are more likely to be open to this kind of partnership.Try these websites:
Tandem
italki Partners
HelloTalk
Kik
Lingbe
Interpals
Speaking 24 *
A conversation partner is someone who wants to talk to you in English about fun topics. I recommend finding someone who speaks English at the same level that you do.
TOP TIPS
Be OK with rejection.
One student shared with me that out of 50 people he sent messages to, only one responded! Don't be rude if someone doesn't respond or doesn't want to be your language partner. Just move on.
Be OK with rejecting.
Don't feel obligated to respond or engage with anyone who makes you feel uncomfortable. If at any point you don't want to continue being someone's partner, it's ok to end the partnership.
Be natural and polite.
Don't start by flirting or saying "Hey beautiful." It's creepy. Be friendly and express interest in the other person.
*I have not used these websites. They are recommendations from my followers.
Tannia x
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Sarah x