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Exchanging Language and Love

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A Brazilian language school partners with a Chicago retirement community to exchange more than just words. The schools skype-style system allows for teenage students to connect with an English speaking senior citizen and what emerges is more than just a new language learned. Unlikely friendships are forged as pairs embark on their quest to teach and learn a new language.

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At your next visit, interview and record your grandparents story.

Re-design your community so that it fosters social connections for & with its elders.

Join an online language exchange and specifically request someone of a different age than you.

Reflections (33)

Mike

Thanks Nicole! Indeed, WeSpeke is a platform designed for these types of exchanges. It has many tools to support the exchange including the ability to integrate text files, audio files and video files into the exchange. Check it out at: http://en-us.wespeke.com/index.html

sandy remillard

Because of this video, this morning a very nice young man from Ukrania, his wife and I (I'm in Georgia, USA) had a Skype visit that ended up being very interesting and nurturing for both parts. I gave them some hints to improve their resume and we agreed to continue in contact. Word Battle in Facebook is a great tool to challenge yourself in English! Very satisfying experience...recommend it!

By the way, I can help in Spanish too! Best wishes to all..... Sandy

Nicole

Hi everyone! Here is an online platform that you can use to create similar programs and connect with peope across the globe: http://en-us.wespeke.com

Janet Dephoure

Very moving brought tears to my eyes. The positive value of modern technology-- eclipsing distance and geography and bringing young and old together to learn from each other and share love.

Janet Wiseman

What inspired you about this video?This is an opening of the heart experience. I LOVED IT!

sandy

This is wonderful! I used to teach English in the 80s in Caracas, Venezuela. I would be more than happy to volunteer some time helping out! I have retired from teaching and am happily available to do some charity on a constant basis. Count me in! Sandy Remillard, Cumming, Georgia, USA sandyremillard@yahoo.com

Kattrios

Everything inspires me but I love the question about what is your dream? We all need to keep dreaming and the computer hug brought tears to my eyes.

Cecile

So... i am not the only one to cry watching this... Very touched by the video. Loneliness is terrible, this gives me hope and open my heart. I also want to learn english !!

genevieve

Very moved by the video! old people become Young and Young people seem to be Wise.

Carol Haren

As I have 2 sponsored children in India, I have only letters to communicate with them, and the letters are only coming 2/3 times a year. To be able to communicate via Skype is a wonderful idea/ concept. I would love to be able to do this with them or any other child who is interested. I am 79 yrs old, very active and do volunteer work twice a week.

Alice Ducote

These seniors were valued for their efforts in sharing when so often young people do not care to hear what seniors have to say. This is a wonderful program!

Edie

What inspired me was the ease to get involved and help. I have Skype but don't have a camera tied to my computer. Will talking be good enough? I live in Seattle, WA and would like to know if someone in my city is trying to set up something similar?

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