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Techniques and methods in Language Teaching > Cultural exchanges among the students from the other countries through SKYPE.
Cultural exchanges among the students from the other countries through SKYPE.
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rjm1203
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Cultural exchanges among the students from the other countries through SKYPE.
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Nowadays, I �m thinking about cultural exchanges
among the studnts from the other countries through SKYPE.
I think the students � exchanging letter is also good way
to improve their English and cutural understanding.
But The world is getting smaller and faster because of the Internet~
It it �s possible~ Meeting each other through SKYPE during the class,
The students will be motivated and get interested in learning English~!
What do you think about that ?
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12 Apr 2009
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Tere-arg
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I have found that being able to communicate with other people using English is really encouraging for them.
I am interested in making my students interact with others in other countries.
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12 Apr 2009
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_babz
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I find it �s a great idea!~
a couple of months ago...i posted a message....and i was searching for other teachers interested in this...unfortunately, i couldn �t continue with the exchange
i didn �t realize the time it takes. for those teachers that i had to decline: sorry!
but sure, exchanges between cultures and ESL students in my opinion, is something to look at...and can be very fun change from the routine of the classroom. |
12 Apr 2009
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eng789
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I think the main problem is the time issue. You need to be on-line at the same time. It �s a bit hard to organize. |
12 Apr 2009
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alien boy
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Yes, timing can be difficult!
Maybe it would be better to start an email exchange with another class in a similar time zone & then arrange a monthly video Skype (or similar) call. This way it can be scheduled around other school commitments & the preceding month �s communications can be used to provide meaningful content for the video call.
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12 Apr 2009
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eng789
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Speaking for my students/school - they always need to practice their writing so I prefer letters or e-mail. That � s why I �m going to get my kids started on Erin Helland �s Post card exchange. |
12 Apr 2009
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alien boy
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I like the sound of that Barbara. When I settle in to the new school I might see if anyone wants to participate in that. 
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12 Apr 2009
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mrlypy
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that �s a brilliant idea! I have already tried that. by the way. have you ever hard abot lingolex? there students can also chat in English and Spanish spanglish. its excellent. |
16 Apr 2009
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