How to make the most out of an online language lesson when you’re nervous

Taking online language lessons can be really daunting, especially for introverts or people who have never tried online tutoring before. I've been there too! Here are some things that help me relax and feel prepared before my first online session with a new tutor.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:25 Learning languages as an introvert
0:59 The sooner, the better
1:34 What to prepare beforehand
2:34 The mindset shift you need
3:28 Get $10 italki credits
3:40 Calming down before a lesson
3:56 It gets better!

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Welcome to my channel! My name is Lindie and I share my love for languages and design on this channel. I'm a senior product designer and co-founder of Kaards.io. I also write blog posts about languages at lindiebotes.com, and mentor language learners, and offer UX consulting for language apps at superpeer.com/lindiebotes. I'm a Christian and strive to shine God’s light in all I do. May this channel inspire you to reach your language goals and learn more about design.

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