TalkAbroad Sign-up (10 minutes)-Susana Solera Adoboe-Language Classes
- Due No due date
- Points 100
- Questions 1
- Time Limit None
Instructions
Directions
TalkAbroad is an online platform that provides opportunities to converse, one-on-one, with native Spanish speakers. Conversation takes place through the TalkAbroad platform, and partners are available from at least 12 different countries.
You need to register, join the class using the course code.
Section Name: 801 Susana Solera Adoboe Code: Ferna2021-367390
You need to create and account and register for the section,you do not need to purchase the credits right now, just be aware that you will need to have enough credits for a 15-minutes and a 30-minutes conversation by February 17,2021.
REGISTER
To create an account you need to access the TalkAbroad website located at www.talkabroad.com and click on the Login button on the top right of the screen.
On the login page click Create Account. It is important that you pay close attention when you register, an error will cause problems when connecting with a conversation partner in the future. You will be sent an email which contains a verification link, click on it to finish the registration process.
Common Registration Errors:
Please be sure to double check your registration form before continuing. You can always make changes to your information by going to Manage Account on your homepage. Important Information:
- Email Address: All confirmation emails will be sent here.
- Timezone: Your conversation partner will likely be in a different timezone than you. This is used to calculate the correct time for your partner to call you.
If any of this data is incorrect you will likely experience problems when completing your assignments.
Joining Your Class Section:
Upon verifying your email you will be prompted to enter your section code. A section code is provided by professors so you can register for their class. If you are not registered for the correct section your professor will be unable to view or grade your completed conversations.
| Section Name |
Section Code |
| 801 Susana Solera Adoboe | Code: Ferna2021-367390 |
PURCHASE CREDITS
You are now at your student homepage. Before reserving a time for a conversation you will need to purchase credits or redeem a pre-purchase code. Click on Add Credits.
In order to pay via credit card you need to select the number of credits to purchase and confirm payment:
- Credit Card Number
- CVC Code: 3-4 number code on back of physical card
- Expiration Date
You will be charged once you have confirmed the quantity of credits and entered your credit card information.
SCHEDULING
There are many conversation partners available to you. To get started, click Make a Reservation on your student homepage. You can search for partners in several ways:
- By Country
- By Date/Time they are available – Use this if you already know the date/time you want to have your conversation and only want to view partners available at that time.
- Past Partners
- View All
SELECTING a PARTNER
You need to select a partner from the country we are studying:
Once you make your selection you will see a condensed list of partners. If one looks interesting you can view their full profile by clicking on the photo or View Full Profile.
Each time you have a conversation you can speak to the same conversation partner or select a new one.
The full profile will give you an idea of the interests, hobbies, and background of the partner. Spend time looking at the available conversation partners so you can find someone with similar interests.
FINDING an AVAILABLE CONVERSATION TIME
Once you have selected your conversation partner, take a look at their calendar of availability at the bottom of the page. Choose a time that works for you by clicking on the time in the calendar. All times shown will be according to the timezone you have selected on your profile. You can change your timezone under Manage Account on your homepage.
Please be aware that conversations need to be made at least 36 hours in advance. This gives the partner enough warning to ensure they will attend.
Once you have selected the time you will be asked to confirm the time, the assignment you are completing, the conversation partner and optionally add your telephone number.
Your phone number is used to send reminder text messages before your call begins. It will also be used for communication by the TalkAbroad support team in the event there is a problem at the time of the call. You will not be contacted by the conversation partner at that phone number. Your phone number is suggested but not required.
MAKING a RESERVATION
To finalize this conversation click Make Reservation. You will be sent a confirmation email with details and instructions. To confirm that your reservation was successfully created, you can also look at the calendar at the bottom on the student homepage entitled My Reservations. You should now see the reservation at the appropriate day and time.
CANCELING a RESERVATION and UPDATING an ASSIGNMENT
Locate the conversation on the calendar at the bottom of the homepage. Click the link, which will display all the information for the upcoming reservation. Click “Cancel Reservation” or select the appropriate assignment. You can also update your telephone number for the text message alerts.
TalkAbroad’s Cancellation Policy is that you can cancel reservations up to 12 hours before the call is scheduled to take place. This allows enough notice so that the conversation partner can be alerted to the change. Your credit will be automatically replaced into your account.