#CommunityVoice

Come and discover your level of learning language with the updated italki language test powered by Emmersion! You can unlock four testing opportunities with just one purchase, and know your speaking level in 15 minutes. A real communication environment also ensures the accuracy of the test result. Over 6 million people have been certified in over 150 countries. Why not join them! Then explore the next steps on your language journey whether you want to prove your knowledge, or prepare to take an exam. Click the below link to mark milestones for your language learning journey! https://www.italki.com/languageassessment/ila

Have you already taken a quiz today? Did you know it’s one of the most popular learning tools on italki? You can find them now on our website, app homepage and the Discover page. Go and give one a try! We’ve also launched Quiz Sets, where you can challenge yourself by practicing 5 to 15 quizzes at a time. Additionally, you can set advanced filters to tailor the results to your personal learning needs. Quizzes are categorized into 7 different genres, choose a type which you’re most into. We've created a poll to see which areas people want to see improved. Thank you for your feedback!

Have you ever thought about your current language level? An online language test is a useful tool to evaluate your learning progress, and it can provide you with a clear overview of your strengths and weaknesses. We’ve made a poll to collect your thoughts about purchasing a language test and want to see your suggestions in the comment section. italki provides the opportunity for you to test your language level. Check the link below to have a try. https://www.italki.com/languageassessment

Get to know English Tutor Alice! Hello there English language learners! I was born in the United States and still live in the country. I started tutoring on Italki in 2018. I've helped students improve their spoken American English skills. I've helped with pronunciation, vocabulary, phrasal verbs, prepositions and more! If you'd like a tutoring lesson from me you can go to my tutor profile and check out my schedule and book a lesson! I only do one on one lessons. Students ages 16 years old or older.

5 key realities about learning a second language. 🔍 These realities apply to adult learners and, when understood, will save a lot of time and frustration. 1. It will take a lot longer than you think. ⌛ Depending on the language, the average person needs 600 to 3000 hours of practice over several years to reach fluency in speaking and listening. 2. You will always make mistakes. 🫠 The good news is that native speakers usually don’t mind and are supportive of your efforts. 3. You’ll never feel as fluent as you do in your native language. 🏖️ One major reason is that language is deeply connected to culture. 4. The memorization of lots of grammar rules is a waste of time. 🛑 Native speakers don’t know most of their own grammar. (See Dr. Stephen Krashen’s research on language acquisition.) 5. There is a “language gift.” 💡 Like any skill, language learning comes easier to some. While one person may need 1,000 hours to reach a B1 level, another may only need 200. Learning a second language requires patience and perseverance. But remember, the journey is just as important as the destination. Embrace it and enjoy the ride! 🚀

Information from the support section of Italki's website. For anyone wanting to book a lesson on Italki! How can I schedule a lesson? Booking lessons on italki is very flexible. You can book lessons with a teacher one by one until you find the teacher that suits you best and provides you with customized teaching services. On italki, You can choose to pay per single lesson or purchase a certain amount of italki Credits at once. Then you can directly use the credits to schedule a lesson/package. Each teacher provides 60min single lessons. In addition, teachers can choose whether to provide 30min, 45min or 90min lessons and Lesson Packages. Click the “Book now” button. Select the language you’d like to learn. (if your teacher teaches different languages) and the lesson Select the lesson duration. Teachers can decide how long the lessons are, such as 30min, 45min. Select the lesson date and time. It is displayed in your timezone. (check Timezone settings on italki) Select your lesson communication tool. Send a lesson request and wait for it to be accepted. What are the courses like? Are there any textbooks? Teachers are offering tailored 1-1 lessons for each student. So lesson structure, class forms, and materials can be discussed with your teacher to customize your study plan. Professional Teachers normally have learning materials such as textbooks, PDF, Powerpoint slides, and videos. You can check teachers’ lesson descriptions and ask if materials can be provided.