A language exchange is a great way to learn a language for free!
All you need is a way to communicate (such as the internet) and a language exchange partner.
In a language exchange, two people take turns speaking the other person's native language. This way, both partners get a chance to practice speaking the language they want to learn.
1. Search
2. Contact
3. Meet / Talk
Here's how to do it on italki.com (For example):
I am speak: English
I am want to learn: Chinese(Mandarin)
Search
You do a search on italki.com homepage
You do a search on Find a language partner
Pick someone you think seems interesting.
Contact
Click the display name, browse her/his profile.
Send a mail to he/she asking if he/she would like to do a language exchange with you.
In your message, try to tell a little bit about yourself.
The more personal your message, the more likely the person will respond!
Meet / Talk
Now that you've contacted he/she, here are some ideas for how to do a language exchange
We recommend: Chat Now!
Using a service like:
Skype
MSN
Yahoo
AIM
ICQ
Google Talk
These services are easy to use and free!
Split the time evenly:
- If you and Sherry decide to do a language exchange for 30 minutes
- For 15 minutes you and Sherry should only speak Chinese
- For 15 minutes you and Sherry should only speak English
Other things to remember:
- be respectful
- don't be afraid of making mistakes
- have fun! If you and Sherry decide to do a language exchange for 30 minutes