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Sep 2016
13m 30s

138: Making the most of iTalki lessons

OLLY RICHARDS
About this episode

Kento asks: "How can I make the most out of iTalki lessons?"

In this episode:

  • Decide what you're looking for in a teacher
  • Avoid the trap of "just talking"
  • Come to the lesson with a specific task to do

For example:

  • Describing photos
  • Preparing a monologue or diary entry
  • Transformation drills
  • Summarising stories
  • Finishing stories

Resources mentioned in this episode:

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I’d like to thank iTalki for supporting the show. iTalki is the best place online to connect with affordable and effective native speakers te

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