Despite a few dodgy signal connections and my video going off it went well.
Skype is essential for international communications so if you plan on using it I have added a few key words and one liners you will definitely need to master in advance. Here goes:
Can you hear me?
Hello!
Are you there?
I think they have gone.
Hello!
Can you hear me?
Can you see me?
HELLO!
The signal has gone red.
Turn your camera off
Is your camera on?
Text me.
Send me an IM
Whats an IM?
See the little icon on the bottom left of your screen? well click it.
No you've turned your camera off.
You hang up first.
No you...
Hello!