Many people come to schMOOze and enjoy real-time text-based conversations. The basic idea is similar to Internet Relay Chat or the chat feature on a BBS, but you can do much more at schMOOze.
Your pronunciation is terrible?? Don't fret. schMOOze is character-based conversation, so you don't need to worry about your pronunciation or intonation, nor will you be so nervous as to have your tongue tied. Of course, you may find it difficult if you are so nervous that your fingers tremble, though.
You're not confident enough?? Don't worry, schMOOze is a virtual school where you have no face to lose. You won't have to blush with shame either. It would be only 'virtual' too!