Unlock Language Learning Potential with TalkAbroad Conversations
Discover the power of TalkAbroad in enhancing oral proficiency and cultural exposure by conversing with native speakers. Find out why your class is using TalkAbroad and learn how to get started with assignments and reservations. Embrace this interactive tool for immersive language learning experiences.
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Please Delete This Slide Before Presenting to Students Purpose: This PowerPoint is meant to be used as a tool to introduce your students to TalkAbroad and to begin a discussion in class. This PowerPoint is not exhaustive. Please provide the TalkAbroad Student Manual to all students for complete instructions. Usage: Please delete this first slide. There are a number of slides that are meant to be updated with specifics for your class. As TalkAbroad is used in many different ways this PowerPoint will try to provide only the basics of the tool. You can adapt this to your class freely. There are also suggested talking points provided in the notes section of this PowerPoint.
What is TalkAbroad? TalkAbroad is an opportunity to talk with a native speaker in the target language. Doing so can raise oral proficiency levels and provide exposure to the culture of another country.
How does TalkAbroad work? 1. You will receive an assignment for class. 2. You will create a TalkAbroad account and purchase credits. 3. You will select a conversation partner and make a reservation to speak with them. 4. You will complete the conversation via the TalkAbroad website. 5. The audio recording of your conversation will be made available.
2. Register and Purchase Credits Register a Student account at www.talkabroad.com Make sure the following are inputted correctly: Timezone Email address
Section Codes Credits to purchase/pre- purchased codes
3. Choose a Conversation Partner and Create a Reservation
Conversation Guidelines Make a reservation by selecting a time on the calendar of the partner. Reservations must be made 36 hours in advance. Reservations may be cancelled up to 12 hours before start time.
FAQ about Partners Conversation partners live in the country indicated on their profile. TalkAbroad is a part-time job and they are trained, paid, and supervised accordingly. Most partners use TalkAbroad as a way to pay for their university education. They are real people. Please be courteous.
4. Complete the Assignment via the TalkAbroad website At the time of your conversation log into the TalkAbroad website and select Join Conversation Technology requirements: Computer with high speed Internet Microphone Video Camera Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox Browser
Suggestions for the conversation Arrive 5 minutes early Know who to contact in case you or the partner have problems with the Internet connection Prepare a topic or topics to discuss Complete a test call prior to the scheduled time to assure you will not experience problems. This can be done with the support team.
5. Submitting the Audio Recording After the conversation has been completed, you will receive an email with a link to provide feedback and submit the recording to your professor. Recording the conversation is done by the website. You will only need to verify the audio recording was successfully uploaded.
TalkAbroad Support http://support.talkabroad.com TalkAbroad provides full English-speaking support. This is your first stop for any questions or problems. TalkAbroad is very responsive and should contact you within an hour after your request.
