Hello everybody,
My name is Javier and I'm from Spain. Currently I study English as a part of my primary school teacher's studies since, these days, in Spain, it's necessary for working. Recently, I found out this web thinking that I could talk with native speakers on skype or something like that but it hasn't been possible yet and I don't know why? What's your point of view on this matter?
Thanks in advance.
Regards. Javier
Hi Javier, I notice that I am one of the people that you have tried to contact, I hope that you do not think of me as being ignorant for not replying to your message. As a native English speaker I receive numeros requests each week from people from around the world who have different native languages, I don't mind that people send these requests but I do think that as "I'm not currently looking for Skype language partners" is clearly stated on my profile page excuses me from feeling obliged to reply. I currently have 5 native Spanish speaking Skype language partners and it's just not possible for me to have more. All the requests/messages from non Spanish speakers are deleted, I keep the ones I receive from Spanish speakers in case in the future I do need any more language partners, I regret to have to tell you that you are number 14 on the list. I wish you the best of luck and maybe one day we will speak. Best Regards. Andy.
Javier
I currently talk with five different people, and whilst I don't have a lot of free time, I could possibly speak to one more person on a Sunday morning/afternoon if you were interested.
I agree with Andy. It can be difficult for English speakers. I regularly receive between 3 and 5 requests every day and I can't speak to everyone. I suppose your profile is interesting to me because I'm also a primary school teacher.
If you are interested and able to speak on a Sunday, send me a private message through italki.
Regards
Leigh
3.As a hobby most of them are not interested in holding casual conversation since they are beginer students of Spanish. So, they are interested in having professional lessons with a teacher.
4. Unfortunately, there are many creeps on sites like this who are dedicated to harrasing women. That being said, most women are reluctant to add guys to their Skype accounts. Most men are interested in conversing with women, whichever their reasons are .So don't even try to message guys
If you can't find a language exchange partner to practice with, you have to look for other ways to improve your spoken English. I found this interesting http://www.multimedia-english.com/videos/lesson/i-need-a-native-speaker-to-practise...-a.j.-hoge-4707
There are many reasons:
1. There are not many English speakers interested in learning Spanish. Most of those who want to go abroad to work as English teachers learn either Korean or Japanese, because the wages for English teachers are higher there.
2.Those who study Spanish just do it as a hobby. Unlike Spanish speakers, they don'tneed to prove to be fluebtnt in a foreign language to get a good job or to get a degree. (I had to certificate a B2 level in English to get my degree as an industrial engineer)
