HOW VIDEO CALLING WORKS?

What is Videochat?

Skype, Zoom, and Google Meet are software programs that enable voice calling. You can see and hear your conversation partner via video chat. People worldwide use these services to communicate with each other.

Conversations on these platforms are free. Other countries and distances do not matter. All you need is a computer with a camera and an internet connection. This way, you can talk to all users of these services anywhere in the world for free.

These platforms also work on smartphones and tablets. Thus, there are no boundaries to communication. Whether you are at home, in a hotel, in the office, or on the go.

HOW DOES HOMESTUDIES USE SKYPE, ZOOM, AND GOOGLE MEET?

homestudies uses Skype, Zoom, and Google Meet for video chat in classes. These services connect people everywhere. At homestudies, students and teachers are connected to each other via these platforms. This way, professional one-on-one lessons at homestudies are possible without commuting.

“homestudies offers an optimal learning experience for language lessons all over the world.”

FUNCTIONS IN CLASS

In classes via Skype, Zoom, or Google Meet, you can see and hear your teacher, just like in a regular classroom. You can pay attention to their pronunciation and also follow their gestures and facial expressions. In the chat of these platforms, you can communicate in writing with your teacher. Your teacher can write down difficult words, or you can send them words or sentences. You can also send links or attachments via these services, so you can exchange documents.

REGISTRATION / DOWNLOAD

All you need is a computer with a camera, microphone, and speakers. You can also use a headset or smartphone headphones. Of course, you also need an internet connection. You only have to download the respective program once at the beginning – it’s quick and the program installs itself. After that, you have to choose a username. That’s your phone number for the respective service. And you can enjoy our unique language teaching.

“Using Skype, Zoom, and Google Meet is a piece of cake”

Skype

Skype is a software program that you can download from the official Skype website. After the download, the program automatically installs on your device. The first time you use it, you need to create a username and password. Skype allows you to hold video conferences, send text messages, and exchange files. You can see and hear your teacher, and they can do the same. It also offers a chat function where you and your teacher can communicate in writing.

ZOOM

You can download Zoom from the official Zoom website. The installation happens automatically after the download. You need to create an account to use Zoom. Zoom offers similar features to Skype, including video conferencing, text messaging, and file sharing. Zoom is known for its high video and audio quality, allowing you to conduct your lessons smoothly and without interruptions.

GOOGLE MEET

Google Meet is a part of Google Workspace and is accessible to anyone with a Google account. You can either use it directly in your web browser or download the app to your smartphone or tablet. Google Meet allows video conferencing, text messaging, and file sharing. A unique feature of Google Meet is its integration with other Google services, such as Google Drive, which facilitates the sharing and editing of documents during lessons.