Today we continue with more tips, in order to make your experience of learning on Myngle effective and fun.
Here specifically on how to make optimal use of your online live lesson.

B. Make the best out of your online lesson

The teacher is responsible for the lesson and for operating the whiteboard during the lesson. Our whiteboard was designed to be simple and user friendly, so you will not find any difficulty in using it. You will get used to it very quickly.

All you need to do is to be there in time in front of your computer, ready to learn your new language. But you can also help the teacher making the best out of your lesson.

1. Pick a quiet room without disturbing background noise

Learning a new language requires concentration. You will be required to reply to questions or express yourself in a language you are not yet comfortable with. Pick a room that is quiet, with no other people around; that will help concentrating as well as not feeling embarrassed of pronouncing new words or trying expressing yourself.

2. Speak clearly on the microphone

Make sure the teacher can understand what you say and can hear if you are pronouncing words correctly. Make sure you are speaking close to the microphone but not too close to have disrupting breathing sounds; a computer microphone can be pretty sensitive and pick up breathing sounds easily. You can practice by making some Skype calls with your friends. You will find out that it is easy and fun!

3. Communicate with your teacher and ask questions if you do not understand

Because you are not physically present in the same room, the teacher might sometimes misunderstand your silence. Communicate with your teacher any problems that may be interfering with your learning, whether it is during the lesson or during your own study. Do not feel embarrassed to ask questions or interrupt if the explanation is not clear. The teacher is there to help you.

4. Don’t be shy or insecure, use the occasion to talk and practice

You need to practice to learn well. One of the main advantages of using a live tutor is the possibility for you to practice during the lesson, as well as being corrected for mistakes you make. Take full advantage of this opportunity! You might feel insecure about expressing yourself in a new language you are not yet familiar with, or talking to somebody who is a complete stranger. Don’t, the teacher is there for you. Also, the lesson is much more fun if you feel you are participating and fully immersing in it!

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