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Webcam Training
If you want to improve your American Accent by training
with a native U.S. speaker
but live across the globe –
then webcam training is your solution!
AAI offers face-to-face, webcam training through the use of your computer and a webcam. Here are the benefits to this type of training:
- Training with a native American English speaker
- Easy and convenient
- Training conducted in the privacy of your own home or office
- Minimal equipment needed
- Customized, one-to-one training from a certified instructor
- FREE software that’s user-friendly (2 clicks and your on!)
- High quality video and audio
- Plus, this service is our company’s solution and contribution to a ‘greener’ globe (no planes, no fuel, no gas!).
Webcam Training FAQs
Do I need a webcam?
Yes. In order to participate in face-to-face training, you need a webcam in order to see your trainer during each training session.
Where do I download the software for my Mac?
Get the newest version from Skype’s website at http://www.skype.com/download/skype/macosx/
Where do I download the software for my PC?
Get the newest version from Skype’s website at http://www.skype.com/download/skype/windows/
What kind of webcam do I need?
Depends on what type of computer you have (Mac vs. PC). There are a variety of options for your computer listed on the Skype website at: http://accessories.skype.com
Is the webcam training different from the in-person training?
No. It’s simply conducted over the internet via a webcam. All the same materials and methods from our person-to-person training are used.
How much does the software cost?
Nothing. It’s absolutely free for face-to-face, computer webcam calls.
System Requirements
For Mac Users:
- Mac computer with G4 800 Mhz processor or faster.
- Mac OS X v10.3.9 Panther or later.
- For higher-resolution video a faster processor (Core 2 Duo) and a broadband connection with at least 384kbps upload speeds.
- 512 MB RAM.
- 40 MB free disk space on your hard drive.
- Microphone and speakers or headset.
- Internet connection (broadband is best, GPRS is not supported for voice calls, and results may vary on a satellite connection).
For PC Users:
- PC running Windows 2000, XP or Vista. (Windows 2000 users require DirectX 9.0 for video calls).
- Internet connection (broadband is best, GPRS is not supported for voice calls, and results may vary on a satellite connection).
- Speakers and microphone – built-in or separate.
- For voice and video calls we recommend a computer with at least a 1GHz processor, 256 MB RAM and of course a webcam.
- For High Quality Video calls you will need a high quality video webcam and software, a dual-core processor computer and a fast broadband connection (384 kbps).