In my December column in The Oldie I discuss the merits of online groups of like minded souls sharing information and experiences. There wasn't room in the magazine to give all the links I would have liked to, so here are a few crucial ones:
Yahoo Groups This is the main Yahoo Groups page, where you need to start if you are a beginner.
Google Groups This is the equivalent service offered by Google - very similar in style, and just as good. Some say it is easier to search and find the one you want.This is the equivalent service offered by Google - very similar in style, and just as good. Some say it is easier to search and find the one you want.
MSN Groups This is the Microsoft version - just as good if you can find the sort of group you are after.
Learn Italian Group This is the group for learners of Italian that I used as an example. I have a friend who uses it a lot, and thinks very highly of it - you have to skip past the men who insist on discussing Italian football at great length, and concentrate on the mutual support it offers members.
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