How to Use Skype In Tutorcity

Overview

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Skype is software that lets you use your computer and internet connection to communicate with anyone, anywhere in the world. It is Tutorcity's main channel for you to conduct lessons with other users.

Why Skype?

Skype comes with a suite of great features that makes it a perfect fit for Tutorcity:

  • Anywhere
    • Used by more than 200 million users in almost every country around the world
    • Available in 28 languages
    • Supports Windows and Mac
  • Any media
    • Video Calls
    • Voice Calls
    • Chat, Text Messaging
  • Safe, Simple, Free
    • Skype automatically encrypts calls, chats and file transfers before sending them through the internet to protect them from unauthorised parties.
    • Tutorcity has integrated Skype so that you can make calls or chat with other users will just one click.
    • Computer to Computer calls are always free.

Installation

If you are not already among the millions of users who already have Skype, start by going to Skype's website to download the software.

Once you completed your installation, you can test out the call and chat functionality by clicking of either buttons below, which will allow you to do a sound test or text chat.

Skype Me™! Chat with me

If you still encounter issues with the installation, try Skype's excellent help pages.

Using Skype in Tutorcity

We have integrated Skype into Tutorcity so that you can make calls or chat with other users will just one click.

Skyping other users

In various pages within Tutorcity, you can see Skype icons Skype_med_green. These are Skype buttons of users who have set up their Skype ID in Tutorcity and opted to display it publicly or specifically to you. Just click on them and you can immediately chat or talk to them using your Skype application.
  • Skype_button_profile In user profile
  • Skype_button_learn In Lessons you are taking

Letting other users Skype you

To let other users skype you, just follow the simple steps below:
  • Click on My Profile tab and make sure you are on the Personal subtab.
  • Click the Edit link and fill in your Skype ID.
  • Choose who can view your Skype information.
  • You're Done! Folks that you permitted to view your Skype buttons will be able to contact you via Skype.

Hardware

To conduct video calls, you will of course need the appropriate hardware like a webcam and microphone or headset.

Skype Shop has a range of recommended hardware that you can check out.