Real Talk

A whole new world
in your classroom

Real Talk is a FREE remote exchange program that provides
young students from the US, Germany, Austria, Switzerland,
and Liechtenstein with opportunities to practice one another’s
languages, build relationships, and engage in meaningful,
intercultural exchange.

Need more
convincing?

Here are many more reasons why
you should participate in Real Talk.

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A whole new world

Participation in a virtual exchange program
offers students
an opportunity they might
not get otherwise. Unfortunately,

despite increasing interdependence,
less than 1% of young
people participate
in international exchange programs.

More surprisingly, almost 30%
of Americans have never
traveled
outside of their country.
Cross-cultural education expands one’s
worldview,
creates more positive attitudes,
eliminates prejudices,
and tears down
the barriers that exist between people.
Exposure to diverse intercultural
perspectives enables
students to gain
a more profound understanding

of their own culture and its idiosyncrasies.
It also allows
them to participate
more effectively and responsibly

in a multicultural world.

Leaders of tomorrow

Intercultural exchange encourages students
to respect
other people as it fosters
an understanding of another
culture,
different social norms,
and, most importantly,
such concepts
as diversity and inclusivity.
Unlike the students of yesteryear,
future generations
will have to face
and address major global issues together.

This requires intercultural competence,
collaboration,
and communication
across cultures.
Real Talk is one of the best ways to prepare
young people
for such a world and to build
the leaders of tomorrow, today.

Benefits of English Benefits of German

Benefits of English

Benefits of
the English language

The gateway to global success:

Approximately 400 million people
around the world
speak English as their
first language. What’s more,
English
is the “second language” for the rest
of the world.
One in five people
on the planet speaks or understands

at least a little bit of English. Not only that,
but English
is listed as one of the official
languages in more than
a quarter
of the countries in the world. This makes
English
one of the most useful languages
you can learn.
The gateway to a world-class higher
education:
Many students from
around the world desire to earn

an advanced degree from one of the 6,000
colleges and
universities in the US
or those from other English-speaking

countries. In addition to the vast array
of academic and career
development
opportunities, obtaining an education
abroad
also allows for personal growth.
It gives students the chance
to experience
a new culture, expand their network,
and gain
a global perspective.
The gateway to a successful career:

In today’s society, most employers expect
employees to be able

to speak fluent English. This may not
be fair, but it is the reality.
Effective
and confident communication in English
is greatly
appreciated in the international
marketplace and may just give you

the upper hand to get the job
of your dreams.
The language of the media:
English content
dominates the internet, and many of
the world’s
biggest media outlets,
including television, movies, newspapers,

magazines, and radio. Thus, knowing
English grants you more
accessto the world
without having to rely on translations,

which are rarely spot on.

Benefits of German

Benefits of
the German language

The most widely spoken native language
in Europe:
Even though English is
the most spoken language in the EU,

German is number one on the continent
when it comes
to languages spoken
by native speakers. The German
language
has also been given official status
in a number
of countries and even has
a minority language status
in countries
spread far and wide around the world,

for instance, in Brazil, Namibia,
and Kazakhstan.
German is the gateway to a world-class
higher education:
Germany has more than
380 universities with 17,000
study
programs that rank among the best
in the world.
Year after year, Germany ranks
as one of the most popular
destinations
for international students, with more than

a quarter million foreign students being
enrolled
in German schools. What’s more,
the German system
for higher education
boasts a number of universities
with very
low ($350 per semester) or nonexistent

tuition fees. And even the $350
per semester that you’re
charged is actually
for your public transportation pass.

So, in essence, you go to college for free.
Germany is a go-to destination:
Germany
is the second most popular destination
for expats
in the world. In 2019,
almost two million people moved

to Germany, and around 400,000
of these people were students.
Germany is an economic powerhouse:

Germany is the largest economy in the EU,
with a gross
domestic product (GDP) of 3.73
trillion USD, which is the 4th
largest
worldwide. The country is always
on the front line
of new technologies
and is home to numerous international

corporations, such as BMW, Volkswagen,
Adidas, Siemens,
Bosch, Daimler, Allianz,
and Lufthansa. Communicating
effectively
in German, along with a college degree,
may help
you get your foot in the door
of one of these big businesses.

Is Real Talk only
for language classes?

Absolutely not.
Real Talk is a cross-curricular program

that can be used in any class: language,
math, social
studies, English Language
Arts (ELA), and others.

“How?” you might ask. It’s simple:
Students can practice
and learn
each other’s languages while also
mastering
the academic content laid
out in their grade
level curriculums.

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A whole new world
in your classroom

A whole new world
in your classroom

A whole new world in your classroom

A whole new world in your classroom

A whole new world
in your classroom

A whole new world
in your classroom