Converse without the time pressure of a live conversation. Take your time to consult learning resources before formulating a reply. Ideal if you may not be ready for live conversation.
No need to schedule a meet. Exchange with a partner no matter what their schedule!
Other Features
Play back speech audio at slower or faster speeds.
Add your own corrections and comments.
Quick links to easily switch between you and your partner's target languages.
Integrated with the community, so you can leave a voice or text message for anyone you find in member's search!
Explore the unique voice chat features at your own pace, by chatting with yourself. No partner to worry about. See how useful the features are, then find a partner.
Why Automatic Speech Recording and Speech Recognition
Never Miss an Important Sound Bite!
Often during conversation practice, you will ask your partner to repeat something he just said. But the repeated phrase doesn't sound the same. He is probably speaking slower and with more careful pronunciation. It probably lacks the same emotions that inspired the original utterance. The phrase may have been more informal or slang than he would like to admit. With automatic speech recording however, the system captures everything spoken. You will always be able re-listen to the original version and train your ear to understand the language spoken in the real world!
More Natural Speech with Less Fatigue!
With automatic speech detection, there is no "record now" button to worry about, so you can speak naturally with less effort. You won't get as tired, especially when conversing in the language you are learning. In addition, you and your partner will both be exposed to more natural speech. Since language exchange is all about learning the real language spoken by native speakers, your practice session becomes that much more effective!
Keep your Conversation Flowing!
Live captioning can help when you are not sure if you understand your partner correctly. You won't have to ask your partner to repeat as often. Fewer interruptions mean more productive conversation practice!
Easy to Find!
The live captioning acts as a label for the recording. This allows you to easily find the sound bite of interest later!
Train your Ear!
The system saves your audio and text messages. You will be able to re-listen to a phrase of interest at any time - and at different speeds.
We provide free, helpful guidelines and tips on how to do a language exchange,
as well as free lesson plans designed by an
expert in
language exchange learning. The activities are fun so you can easily "break the ice" with your
new learning partner and get effective practice.
How to Start Practicing a Foreign Language Using Voice Chat
The fastest way to start is to search for members or browse the quick links below and leave a voicemail or text message. Your partner can reply in voice chat and you will be notified by email.
But first, you may want to try the voice features in a private chat with yourself. Speak in both your native language and your target language. Adjust the recognition language in Settings when you speak in a language different from your browser's language.
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