{"id":15003,"date":"2020-04-14T15:26:49","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T19:26:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.pimsleur.com\/?p=15003"},"modified":"2025-11-20T14:27:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-20T19:27:29","slug":"online-language-exchange-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pimsleur.com\/blog\/online-language-exchange-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Tips for a Successful Online Language Exchange"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-find-a-virtual-practice-partner-and-have-a-foreign-language-conversation\"><strong>Find a Virtual Practice Partner and Have a Foreign Language Conversation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The prospect of your first language exchange can be a little daunting if you\u2019ve never done it before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, to help, we\u2019ve\ncreated this guide of how to make your first language exchange a success. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In an online language exchange, you\u2019ll be splitting your time between the two languages you want to practice. You\u2019ll help your virtual practice partner with your native language, and they\u2019ll help you with theirs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t yet have a virtual conversation partner, you can find one with our language exchange resources guide: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pimsleur.com\/blog\/online-language-practice-partner\/\">Virtual Conversations &#8211; Taking Your Language Practice Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-practical-things-to-consider-before-the-exchange\"><strong>Practical Things to Consider Before the Exchange<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These tips are focused\non getting any technical hurdles out of the way in advance. This way, you can\nspend all your allotted time practicing your language \u2013 it\u2019s the reason you\u2019re\nmeeting, after all!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Agree to meet at a time that works for both you and your partner. Be mindful of the time difference. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decide which online chat facility you\u2019ll use to communicate (for example Zoom, Skype or another). Add each other as contacts before the session.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check your Internet connection. Will it be able to cope with video chat?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Decide with your partner in advance the amount of time you want to spend on each language. Around 30 minutes on each language is an ideal length of time for intermediate level and upwards. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure you join the session somewhere you won\u2019t be interrupted. Remove anything that might distract you.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-preparing-for-the-conversation\"><strong>Preparing for the Conversation<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Before your first session, think about what you want from the exchange. For instance, do you want to focus on the present tense? The past tense? Talking about the environment?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If there is a specific topic or grammar you\u2019d like to practice on, tell your partner. If possible, tell them in advance, so they can do any preparation they need.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try not to rehearse too much ahead of the session. The point of language exchange is to practice the art of conversation: responding spontaneously to another person\u2019s thoughts and comments. Reciting a memorized speech won\u2019t help you improve conversation skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If you\u2019d like to practice <em>something<\/em> before the call, you could revise how to conjugate verbs or look through a list of vocabulary. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-once-the-call-starts\"><strong>Once the Call Starts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>After you have introduced yourselves and decided which language you will practice first, there are a few things to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Decide how you want to give and receive feedback. People have different preferences, but the two main options are:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Correcting in real-time, with the native speaker interjecting to provide feedback<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The native speaker takes notes and provides feedback on common errors at a natural pause in the conversation<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Relax and have fun! Language exchange can be intimidating, but your partner is on a similar journey to you, and probably equally as nervous. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep an eye on the time and stick to the agreed time limit for each language.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Try to keep the conversation flowing. Listen to what your partner says and ask them questions about it. Try not to interrupt them, so take notes if you\u2019ll forget what to ask!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resist the urge to slip into English<\/strong> (unless you\u2019re on English practice, of course). To help you avoid this, you could prepare a few phrases in your target language for when you get stuck. For example, you could learn the French for \u201ccan you explain what that means please?\u201d <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accept that you will make mistakes and that you won\u2019t always understand everything the first time. This can feel uncomfortable and embarrassing, but every language learner experiences this, and you\u2019re more likely to remember structures if you\u2019ve been corrected on them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep a notepad to hand! You\u2019ll doubtless learn lots of vocabulary during the conversation, but if you don\u2019t revisit it after the session, it won\u2019t become lodged in your long-term memory.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeating a conversation is not a problem! If your partner\u2019s given you new vocabulary or pointed out a grammar gap you have, it\u2019s no problem at all to repeat the conversation so you can practice what you\u2019ve just learned.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-suggested-language-exchange-conversation-topics\"><strong>Suggested Language Exchange Conversation Topics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it\u2019s great\nwhen the conversation flows naturally, sometimes you need a little help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep a list of\nquestions on hand in case the conversation stalls. Here are a few to get the\nball rolling:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ask your<br>partner about life in their country. One of the most exciting parts about a<br>language exchange conversation is that it\u2019s an opportunity to make a new friend<br>and learn about other cultures.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask about<br>slang and informal expressions in your partner\u2019s country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ask about<br>their plans for the weekend, and what they did last weekend.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Discuss<br>what the biggest things on your mind are right now.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What\u2019s the<br>most positive news you\u2019ve received lately?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What\u2019s<br>your greatest achievement today\/this week\/this month? <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What are<br>you grateful for?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What\u2019s<br>your favorite thing about your hometown?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How do you<br>make your favorite meal?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How did<br>you celebrate your last birthday?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What have<br>you learned this week\/month\/year?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ve focused on\npositive questions because a positive mindset is an important tool for coping\nwith lockdown. Many people are struggling with social distancing and isolation,\nand thinking of positive news, stories and memories will provide a mood lift under\nthese unprecedented circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you and your\npartner have active imaginations, why not \u2018truly\u2019 escape lockdown and invent a completely\nmade-up world? This could provide hours of fun! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-an-important-note\"><strong>An Important Note<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The positive mindset\nmentioned above will be important during your practice, even after the lockdown\nis over. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re talking about how your day or week has been, which is a common topic during language exchange, it\u2019s easy to get dragged into real-life situations that have bugged you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, it\u2019s fine to\ntalk about your likes and dislikes, but try not to be too negative during the\ndiscussion. So avoid ranting about your work colleagues, or a neighbor who\nannoys you! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even if you\u2019re doing\nit with perfect grammar, remember that your partner is a volunteer who also\nwants a relaxing call!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-at-the-end-of-the-call\"><strong>At the End of the Call<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you enjoyed the\nsession, turn a \u2018moment\u2019 into momentum and schedule your next session before\nyou end the call. It\u2019s more likely to become a regular fixture if you plan it\nin right away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take a moment to think\nabout what did and didn\u2019t work for you during the session. Is there anything\nyou can change for the next one? Of course, get your partner\u2019s agreement on any\nideas you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you and your partner want to sharpen your writing skills, why not send each other emails in between sessions?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-keep-your-conversation-skills-sharp\"><strong>Keep Your Conversation Skills Sharp<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Now&#8217;s a perfect time to sharpen your conversation skills. <a href=\"https:\/\/learn.pimsleur.com\/users\/login\/freelesson\">Try a free week of Pimsleur<\/a> language lessons, if you decide to continue, it&#8217;s only $19.95\/month. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Find a Virtual Practice Partner and Have a Foreign Language Conversation The prospect of your first language exchange can be a little daunting if you\u2019ve never done it before. So, to help, we\u2019ve created this guide of how to make your first language exchange a success. 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