- 25 Feb 2021
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Learning foreign languages – via Skype
Skype is a communication tool that allows you to chat with people using instant messaging, video and audio calls. Skype not only enables family and friends to stay in touch, but is also a tool for language exchange and chatting with penpals.
The best way to speak a foreign language fluently is to practise with someone whose native language matches your target language. This is known as a language exchange or tandem. Therefore, if you cannot have an in-person tandem with someone, a call with a native speaker via Skype can be a good alternative.
This is how you can learn idioms and work on your accent or pronunciation. It is also a great opportunity to connect with someone from another culture and share stories about what it is like to live in your country.
Skype has a huge community – with millions of people from all over the world having a Skype account, it is a very accessible tool for learning a language. And if your language exchange partner doesn't have an account, it's really easy for them to sign up.
Language exchange via Skype
With this tool, you can now have group chats with up to 50 people. This is ideal if you want to hold a language exchange session with your friends. In addition, it is possible to record Skype calls.
If you want to review your language exchange and go over your experience with your partner, you can simply record your call and listen to it back. As long as you have an internet connection, using Skype is completely free. You do not have to pay anything to record Skype calls either.
Online language courses via communication tool
Finding a language exchange partner via this communication tool can of course be a bit difficult. On the other hand, talking to a stranger can be a little daunting, especially if you are used to face-to-face meetings. However, with an online language course through a language school, you can achieve the best results.
Since the pandemic, we have been offering as SLA Basel too Online language courses via Skype and so far our language teachers and course participants have had the best experiences. This experience shows us that online courses via this tool will remain very popular even after the pandemic.