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Brazilian Students Learn English By Video Chatting With Elderly Americans
Key Excerpts from Article on Website of Huffington Post
Posted: May 26th, 2014
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/05/13/brazilian-student...
Spare a thought for those trying to learn English. That is exactly what Brazilian students in Liberdade set out to do. However, they didn't do this simply by attending English classes or writing in English. [They connected with] senior citizens at an American retirement home [in Chicago who were] looking for new friends. A heartwarming video [depicts] the conversations that they had. The video forms part of the Speaking Exchange project that was jointly launched by FCB Brasil and the CNA language school network. The discussion between the two takes place via a unique digital tool that has video chat technology enabled which brings the students face to face with Americans. CNA English school [explains:] All students really want is to speak English fluently. And here at CNA English school we are always thinking of ways to improve learning, making it more real and human. So, we thought in a very special group of people: seniors living in retirement communities. CNA English school goes on to say: a conversation exercise is also an act of solidarity and personal growth. It is an exchange in which everyone wins.
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