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How much does Boomalang cost?
boomalang.co The fee is $40 for six 15-minute conversations, though you could spend as little as $16/student if you’d like. As you increase the amount of conversations, the price-per conversation drops–for example, to as low as $5.50/conversation. Students speak with a native speaker one-on-one.
How do you use Boomalang?
How Do the conversations Work?
- Select. Student selects 15-min.
- Connect. Outside of class, student and speaker log-in to complete video conversation, influenced by “Discussion Topics” entered by instructor, along with student’s interests.
- Reflect. Student and instructor can listen to the audio recording.
How do I cancel Boomalang?
You can click JOIN from the home screen, then Cancel Conversation. While rare, your speaker might cancel (with 24+ hour’s notice). In either case, you’re alerted and your minutes are returned to your account immediately.
What are people saying about boomalang?
“Boomalang is a wonderful tool, and I think that it’s the perfect complement for teaching languages. It gives students the opportunity to get to know real culture in real time.” -Dr. Moreno Palmero, Harvard University “I am very shy and not sure of my ability to speak Spanish.
Why choose boomalang for your next IB course?
Many of the innovative educators Boomalang serves have presented their results at conferences such as ACTFL, NECTFL and AATSP, as well as IB workshops–you might find our team behind a booth too! Boomalang ensures valuable conversations through the hiring and training of speakers from referral partner universities and language institutes.
What is the average size of a boomslang?
The average adult boomslang is 100–160 centimetres (3.3–5.2 ft) in total length. Some exceed 183 centimetres (6.00 ft). The eyes are exceptionally large, and the head has a characteristic egg-like shape.
Where do boomslangs come from?
It is found in South Africa, Swaziland, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia and north through sub-Sahara Africa. The boomslang is oviparous, and an adult female can produce up to 30 eggs, which are deposited in a hollow tree trunk or rotting log. The eggs have a relatively long (3 months on average) incubation period.