What is the difference between voice rooms and video rooms?

Two ways to practice live

Linga Chat offers two kinds of live rooms, and the main difference is the camera. Voice rooms are audio only: a few people speak while everyone else listens, much like a live talk show. Group video rooms add live video, so you see and hear each other face to face.

When to choose a voice room

• Lower pressure — no camera, so you focus purely on speaking and listening.
• Easy to ease in — listen first, then ask for the mic when ready.
• Practice anywhere without worrying how you look.

When to choose a video room

• Face-to-face cues — expressions and lip movement help understanding.
• Closer to real life than audio alone.
• Virtual background keeps your surroundings private if you want it.

Pick what fits your mood

Many learners start with voice rooms to build confidence, then move to video rooms once they feel ready to be seen. Both use the same organizing tools — a topic, room rules and invites — and both are free to start on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android and Windows. For focused, undistracted practice, you can also drop to a one-to-one voice or video call with a single partner whenever you prefer.