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Verbling Pairs You with Native Speakers So You Can Practice Speaking New Languages
“Flashcards and topics for discussion (e.g., “What is the nightlife like in your country”) are provided beneath the video screen to help guide your conversation. Each session lasts five minutes. I was matched up quickly with Paco in Spain, but then the video cut off, and then Jose connected. The quality of the videos can really vary depending on the user and, obviously, there may be difficulties understanding the other person depending on how far along you both are in your language learning, your personalities, and so on. Still, it’s pretty neat to instantly connect with a stranger across the world and try to boost each other’s linguistic skills.”
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