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Make the Most of Your Practice Session

Language exchange is a great way to practice speaking a new language and improve your language skills. By conversing with native speakers, you can get valuable feedback on your pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary. However, it can be difficult to know how to make the most of your language exchange sessions. In this article, we will provide practical tips and strategies for making the most of your language exchange conversations, so that you can improve your language skills more quickly and effectively.

Setting Goals for Your Language Exchange Sessions:

Before you start your language exchange sessions, it's important to set clear goals for what you want to achieve. This will help you stay focused and motivated during the conversation. Some examples of goals you might set include:

  • Improving your pronunciation
  • Building your vocabulary
  • Practicing a specific grammar point
  • Being able to hold a conversation on a certain topic

By setting specific goals, you can track your progress and adjust your approach as needed.

Preparing for Your Language Exchange Sessions:

By preparing in advance, you will be able to make the most of your conversation time and minimize the frustration of not being able to express yourself. Here are a few things you should do before your conversation:

  • Review any grammar or vocabulary you want to practice
  • Think of some topics you might want to talk about
  • Research any cultural differences that might come up

Once you're in the conversation, it's important to stay focused and actively engage with your conversation partner. Here are a few things you can do to make the most of your language exchange sessions:

  • Speak as much as possible
  • Listen actively and respond to what your partner says
  • Ask clarifying questions if you're not sure what your partner means
  • Don't be afraid to make mistakes
  • Use the language you know, and don't be afraid to ask for help

By actively participating in the conversation and being open to feedback, you will be able to make the most of your language exchange sessions and improve your language skills more quickly.

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Last active 7.10.2025

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  • Swiss German
  • German

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  • French

Ronja

  • CH-4313
  • Female
  • 27
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Hallo mein Name ist Ronja, ich wohne in der nähe von Basel und studiere in Bern. Ich würde gern mein Französisch verbessern. Hauptsächlich fällt es mir schwer spontan zu sprechen. In meiner Freizeit bin ich gerne draussen, koche und backe gerne oder bin Kreativ

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Kochen, Backen, draussen sein, kreativ sein

Last active 7.10.2025

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  • English
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Manuela

  • Female
  • ☕️ In-Person

Ich liebe Sport, Musik und bin sehr gerne in der Natur unnterwegs. Ausserdem bin gerne kreativ aktiv.

Last active 7.10.2025

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  • Polish
  • German
  • English

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  • German
  • English

Pola

  • CH-8400
  • Female
  • 22
  • 💻 Online
  • ☕️ In-Person

Hallo ✨ Ich bin eine Austauschstudentin aus Polen und studiere für ein Semester an der ZHAW in Winterthur. -Deutschniveau B2 -Englisch B2/C1 Ich möchte vor allem mein Deutsch verbessern, aber Englisch ist natürlich auch wichtig für mich. Wir können uns online oder persönlich treffen. Hast du Lust zusammen zu üben? Dann schreib mir!

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