Some of these exchange communities are tremendously helpful; I usually get a detailed correction from the Russians on Lang-8.com within an hour, and after a few hours, I often have five Russians commenting on my little paragraph. Insanity. If you’re uncomfortable correcting someone’s writing, there are other communities—italki.com is one of the best—that can connect you to extremely affordable private tutors. Due to the magic of exchange rates and the allure of working from home, you can hire tutors in any language for extremely low prices.
