PeopleRipple has been reaching out to teachers who are teaching English to students who have a primary language other than English. PeopleRipple was one of the sponsors for the May 2009 CATESOL Teacher’s Conference in Pasadena, CA. We also participated with Santa Ana College’s (Centennial Education Center) Earth Day Fair where we demonstrated PeopleRipple.com to English language teachers.
Through the PeopleRipple Language Exchange Group, we are hoping to supplement classroom learning with an interactive Online experience where students can learn and apply English language lessons:
- Online interactions provide students with ample opportunities to apply classroom lessons at their own pace and from wherever they’re most comfortable.
- Students are engaged and then motivated to interact with others regarding their real-life interests.
- Weekly and monthly Language Exchange Challenges (questions/tasks), tailored for students of all levels, keep the learning experience interesting and fun.
- Students become active participants in making positive Personal, Social, and Global impacts.
- Students are introduced to a culture of giving back while having fun.
*The objective of the Language Exchange Group is to bridge classroom lessons and practical use of English through Online interactions within a safe, supportive environment.
Currently, the moderator of the Language Exchange Group, Elsie Lodde (currently an English language instructor) is working with her school to develop and test the PeopleRipple.com Language Exchange Program. This will serve as a model for other instructors. We also hope this will help students to continue their learning should lack of funding force continuing education programs to close. Indeed, some programs are already slated to close later this year.
With PeopleRipple.com, students learning English can:
- Regularly practice writing in English
- Freely express themselves within a supportive environment
- Interact with other learners of English and native speakers
- Connect with friends and family all over the world
- Join communities focused on their real-life interests
- Be a part of making a positive difference
Why does PeopleRipple.com want to support learners of English? Because the process of Making the World a Better Place must include people of all languages and cultures.
Some PeopleRipple Groups that students may find interesting are:
Book Group – Promote literacy
Cooking Group – Address hunger
Biking, Running, Fitness Group – Promote better health
Language Exchange Group – Promote language proficiency and cultural understanding
Music, Movie Group – General discussions
Sign Language Group – Promote sign language
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