How do I do Crosstalk to start learning a language from zero?

We recommend watching at least a few of our Superbeginner videos so you become familiar with the way we communicate meaning in very simple ways using the following techniques:\n\nDrawing\nMaking gestures and facial expressions\nUsing laminated picture sheets\nImitating sounds with our voice\nUsing props\nShowing images (you can use Google Images while doing Crosstalk)\n\nYou can then look for a partner who is also a beginner. This usually works better if there isn't a big difference in levels. If one of the partners is at a considerably higher level than the other, that person may get bored and feel like they are putting in most of the effort. Once you find a potential partner (check out How do I find Crosstalk partners?) you’ll need to explain to them what Crosstalk is. Most people don’t know what Crosstalk is. Make sure they understand what it is and they are willing to give it a try. At the lower levels, it’s easier to do Crosstalk in person than over a video call. In person you can draw together on a notebook, and things are much easier to see and to convey. Doing video calls becomes much easier once you are near the intermediate level and you only rely on pictures occasionally. The first time you do Crosstalk, you’ll have to lead by example. Start talking through a simple topic using plenty of drawings, gestures, pictures, and look at your partner’s face often to make sure they are following along. Once you are done, ask your partner to do the same as what you just did. For example, if you just described your family, ask your partner to do the same. Make sure your partner doesn’t start speaking your language or another language that you have in common, and nicely ask them to go back to their language if they do. At the beginner level, it’s better to stick to simpler topics that can be easily conveyed visually:\n\nFamily\nThe place you grew up in\nYour neighborhood\nYour hobbies\nChildhood stories\nFood\nTravel\n\nMore abstract topics like work or politics are better left for later on.