Start comfortably
Set up your first language exchange session
Use this short agreement to make your first session clear, fair and comfortable for both people.
First-session agreement
Talk through these points before you begin. You can adjust them as you get to know each other.
- Which languages will we practise?
- Discuss together
- How will we divide the time?
- Discuss together
- What kind of corrections are helpful?
- Discuss together
- Will we use text, voice or video?
- Discuss together
- Which topics or details should stay private?
- Discuss together
- How will we handle cancellations or delays?
- Discuss together
- May either person record the session?
- No, unless both people agree
- When should we plan the next session?
- Discuss together
Before the session
Confirm the time, the first language, and the goal for the conversation.
During the session
Share the time, listen closely, and say when you need to slow down or switch topics.
After the session
Name one thing that worked and agree on a small goal for next time.
Keep control of your privacy
Stay on the platform at first and do not share private details or recordings without clear consent.