Quick Language Learning Tip: italki notebook entries and community supported learning

I have written about italki.com in a few posts, describing what a great asset the site is to language learners. For this quick language learning tip, I want to talk about one thing I really like about italki, notebook entries and community supported learning.


Of course people love italki because the site pairs learners with native speaking teachers, but there is also a notebook section where you can practice writing in your target language. The best part is that your notebook entries are public. This allows the community of language learners to see your writing and correct mistakes and suggest better, or more native style ways to express your ideas.

At first it may be strange to some because our egos don't want to be told we are making mistakes, or that our attempts are wrong. In time, however, we must recognize the importance of making mistakes. Making mistakes really is the path to improvement! What better way to improve your writing than having native speakers support you with corrections and suggestions?

Click on the link to my notebook entry, Quem está em Floripa? Eu estou!, and check out what the notebook section looks like, then navigate through the site a bit. If you like what you see, sign up and create your own profile so you can start benefitting from the tools and resources that italki has created to help us all improve our skills!

Once you are a member, find me by searching my name, then add me as a friend.

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