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Step 21: Converse With Native Speakers

As mentioned before, language needs practice. A learner must devote time to
speaking it rather than just memorizing it in order for their tongue to become
comfortable with the language. This is where conversing with natives comes into
play. One need not fly halfway around the world and live in a strange, foreign
land to do this. The internet is abundant with websites that allows the learner to
practice speaking or writing skills, or both. These programs are often free and
signing up for them is easy.

It is convenient to find language partners that assist in tutoring and correction on
the internet. Skype is also an invaluable way to chat with native speakers. An
hour or so of conversation in the chosen language with a native is almost as good
as a day spent in the classroom. If the learner lives in or nearby a place where
there are a lot of native speakers of this language, it is good to converse with
them. Most people are more than willing to help. This experience also provides a
large network for the learner to understand their culture better.