online voice chat

biwako · (#1 (**permalink**))

hey guys,

im going to start learning japanese,
i only have online resources at my disposal at this stage
so ive downloaded a few ebooks and audio guides,

is there anything you guys reccommend for a complete beginner...?

also is there any online voice chat sites where you can link up with others and practice over the net..?

any info appreciated,

Ben

KyleGoetz · (#2 (**permalink**))

Skype Skype Skype Skype Skype Skype Skype Skype Skype Skype Skype

biwako · (#3 (**permalink**))

yeah for sure,
didnt think of that,

guess i just got to find some people to chat with

KyleGoetz · (#4 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by biwako

yeah for sure,
didnt think of that,

guess i just got to find some people to chat with

You would have to do that no matter the program.

hitotsz · (#5 (**permalink**))

how do u look for Japanese people who would be willing to have you as Skype friends?

KyleGoetz · (#6 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by hitotsz

how do u look for Japanese people who would be willing to have you as Skype friends?

Find a Japanese person whose languages are Japanese and English. Message him and ask if he wants to do a language exchange.

At least, that's how we did it five or so years ago.

hitotsz · (#7 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by KyleGoetz

Find a Japanese person whose languages are Japanese and English. Message him and ask if he wants to do a language exchange.

At least, that's how we did it five or so years ago.

How do u find a Japanese person whose languages are Japanese and English?

yuriyuri · (#8 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by hitotsz

How do u find a Japanese person whose languages are Japanese and English?

Open Skype -> Contacts -> Search for Skype Users...

hitotsz · (#9 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by yuriyuri

Open Skype -> Contacts -> Search for Skype Users...

I see that in the Advanced Search you can choose only one language, not both Japanese and English.

KyleGoetz · (#10 (**permalink**))

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Originally Posted by hitotsz

I see that in the Advanced Search you can choose only one language, not both Japanese and English.

Um, how about you search for English speakers in Japan, and then if the name is "JeffSmith," assume it's a Westerner, and if the name is "Hanachan☆×☆" it's Japanese?