Help
1. First, offer to help other users
We think it is always important to first start by offering to help someone.
If you start with your language partner's needs, then you'll find that they'll naturally be interested in helping you.
It's always important to be considerate and think of why someone would invest the time to help a stranger.
You shouldn't expect someone to devote their free time to teaching you their native language if you aren't able to offer something in return.
It is harder to build trust when you’re online, so it’s important to try to be "real". Not having a picture or using fake pictures makes it harder for people to trust you.
Answering questions is an excellent way to show others that you are interested in sharing your knowledge. In addition to this, other users who have similar questions may view your answer and find you in that way. Use the Questions PolyglotClub tool!
This is just like answering questions -- it is a great way to show other people that you are interested in sharing your knowledge, and that you're helpful. It often doesn't take much of your time, and it can be a huge help to people who are learning your native language. Over time, you'll get a reputation for being very helpful, and you'll find it easy to find friends.
Use the Corrections PolyglotClub tool!
- FAQ Author: vincentJuly 2013
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