The purpose of the Language Exchange
Voiceboard System (LEVS) is to help language learners from around
the world learn each others' languages. This is done by each participant
being both teacher (of his or her native language) and student
(of his or her foreign language). Using LEVS, you can communicate
with native speakers anywhere in the world of the language you
are studying and help others learn your native language.
Participants should use the language of the chosen Voiceboard
(currently English, Spanish, French or German--see below). Spoken
form is encouraged--you will need a microphone for your computer
to do this.
If you choose the voiceboard of your native language, you are
encouraged to speak clearly to help students of your language
better understand. If you choose a voiceboard that uses your foreign
language, you may want to use the record and playback buttons
to record your message a few times until you are satisfied with
how it sounds. If you have difficulty understanding a spoken message,
you can play it again, or use the play bar to jump to any part
of the message to repeat that section.
Native speakers are encouraged to provide corrections and constructive
feedback for foreign-language learners.
Four voiceboards have been set up. They are:
It is hoped that speakers from around the world will participate in the Language Exchange Voiceboard System in order to improve their foreign language skills and to help others learn their native language.
Please contact me if you would like
to see additinal voiceboards for other languages.
Gary Cziko email: g-cziko@uiuc.edu