Category Archives: English via Skype

Why do I need an Australian teacher?

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While there's a lot of choice for an online English teacher - a lot more than there was when we started 10 yrs ago, the fundamental decision though hasn't changed. A student still needs to ask themselves the same basic questions: Why do I need to improve my English? Who am I going to be talking English with? Where will I be speaking English? English compared to other languages is easy to learn (I could be biased😉) but it is a very large language covering many different cultures. So big that you have to be a bit selective on what you learn and from who. The beauty of an Australian teacher (& South Africans too) is that our culture covers both the UK and the US and our accent is somewhere in the middle, much easier...

Why is learning English by Skype so popular?

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Learning English by Skype is more and more widespread nowadays. It's not surprising when you think of all the advantages of English lessons by Skype. Think about it. Would you prefer to study English by yourself with a book (no matter how good it is) or using an e-learning software, or learn with a private tutor who can motivate you and make your learning experience richer? Because of Skype, you have access to American tutors and British tutors without leaving your living-room. They are carefully selected (see our list of English tutors if you are not convinced), trained and monitored to help our students in the most efficient way. We don't offer courses based on standard material, every student is unique and learns English for specific reasons. We want to make...

Learn with English by Skype on your mobile phone

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If you have a smartphone, try to install the Skype App. It's as easy to use as the program on your computer.

Is the Skype App good for English lessons?

The quality depends on your network and where you are located. We have noticed that when we use Wi-Fi, the audio quality is usually better than if you use 3G. Through the Skype App, you keep all the contacts and the chat history that you had on your regular Skype installed in your computer. You can use the webcam, type messages or just use it to make a standard audio call. When the camera is on, you automatically hear your teacher through the speakers. If the camera is turned off, the call is done like a normal phone call. You should use a headset if you need to look...
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