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Q: What is Lang-8?
A: Lang-8 is a SNS (Social Networking Service) site for language exchange and international communication.
In this site, you can write in the language you are studying, and other users (whose native language is the language you are studying) can correct your diary.
And you can also correct the diaries of those who are studying your native language.
You are able to not only learn a language, but help teach others your own language as well.
For example, if there is a Japanese person studying English and an American person studying Japanese, the American can correct the English entries of the Japanese, and the Japanese, in turn, can correct the Japanese-written entries of the American.
It helps to make teaching one's native language simpler and takes less time than traditional teaching methods.
It is also very beneficial to be taught and corrected by a native speaker of the language you are studying.
In this way, with lang-8, users can teach and learn a language as well as have international exchanges with each other.
Q:Is it necessary to post diary entries only in the language which I am studying?
A: No, you don't have to write using a foreign language every time. You may write in your mother language or in a mixture of both.
Of course, for the purpose of study, it would be beneficial for you to write and post diaries in the language(s) you are studying so that you can receive correction from a native speaker.
Q: Can I write in any language?
A: Yes,there is no limit to the kinds of languages you may use.
You can write in any language.
Please also search for those users at lang-8 studying your native language and have a look at their diaries as well.
Q: What are some of the things I need to be aware of regarding the use of Lang-8?
A: Lang-8 is a site created for the purpose of studying language and to help advance international communication.
The comments and posts on this site are made by your fellow human beings.
You must not post sentences that make other people feel uncomfortable.
For example, posts or comments about religion, politics, problems between countries, etc.
Even phrases or topics that you or those around you have no problems with may offend other people, so please be aware of this and the troubles such actions may cause when posting or making comments.
This site is for language study and to promote good international communication only.