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.

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.

Apply to participate
Guten Tag, Y'all!
Peer to Peer

Through cultural immersion
and diffusion, Real Talk
enables young
people separated by the vast ocean

to meet each other, teach each other,
exchange their
views with each other,
and better understand each other.

Why Real Talk?

First of all, it’s free. So, it doesn’t get
better than that.
- Like, free free? - Yes, absolutely
and FOREVER FREE.
Second, we give German-speaking
students
the opportunity to actively
practice spoken English
with native
English speakers.
Third, it’s a chance for American
students to learn more
about Europe
and the German language,
which opens up
a world of opportunities
for them.
And most importantly, it enables
students to broaden
their horizons
and gain intercultural competence.

And all of this for free!
- Like, free free?
- Yes, absolutely and FOREVER FREE.
Bringing abroad home

This cultural and linguistic exchange
bridges the gap
between young people
and enriches their minds
beyond
something their parents and grandparents
were able
to experience.

The program serves as a bridge
across the ocean,
especially to those
who cannot afford to travel
by plane
and don’t have the opportunity
to socialize
with a person
from another continent.
Now, thanks to Real Talk, they do.


Paving the way today

Many colleges have foreign language
admission
requirements,
so understanding German and English

can increase the chances
of being accepted.

Besides, mastery of one or more foreign
languages
gives students a competitive
edge in career choices
and prepares them
for success in the global economy.

Liebling sibling

English is a Germanic language.
One study says that about 130,000
words in
modern English derive from
Germanic languages.
In fact,
about 60% of most commonly used

words in English have German roots.

Thanks to the unique relationship
between
these two languages, speaking
one of them
makes it much easier
to learn the other one.

Beyond a textbook

Sure, students can learn a new language
from a textbook
or an app,
but participating in an international

exchange program lets young people
learn natural and
authentic
language firsthand.

Real Talk gives students a real
opportunity to learn
and actively
practice both formal and informal
language,
which helps them converse
proficiently in real-world
situations
in real time with real native speakers.

Practice makes perfect

Numerous studies show that students
fail
to fully grasp foreign languages
when they
don’t have anyone
to practice them with.

And what can be better than
the opportunity
to improve fluency
by engaging in full-on,
dynamic
conversations with native speakers

of the foreign language students
aim to learn?

Prepped to lead

As our world has become more interconnected and
interdependent, so has the need to speak a foreign
language and to develop core intercultural competence.
However, few young people today have the opportunity
to practice studied languages with native speakers and
to have a meaningful cultural and academic exchange.
Real Talk has been developed to help students become
global citizens who are both culturally and linguistically
prepared to function in this Brave New World.

Diverse & Inclusive

Historically, many students have been excluded
from reaping the benefits of educational exchange
programs due to socio-economic barriers. Many
current programs divide classes of students
because they are private, exclusive, and elusive.
But not us! We want everyone to join in
the conversation so they can benefit from rich
experiences and engaging cultural exchanges,
while building their capacity to deal effectively
with diversity and difference.

Need more
convincing?

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

Click below if you’re one of those
who like to read.

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How does it work?
1

First, you fill out the form below

to reserve a spot so you can partner

with other schools across the ocean.

We carefully review the submitted

information.

2

Then we match your school or class

with a partner school or class from

the US or Europe based on grade

level, students’ academic interests,

and their language proficiency.

3

Once matched, we send you your

partner school’s contact information

and further instructions, along with

an invitation for your school or class

to join Real Talk.

And ta-da! Thanks to structured and
active collaboration, students interact

through video chats, interactive lessons,
webinars, and games using existing digital

platforms, such as Zoom, BigBlueButton, or
Google Meet.

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.

Case examples
How to be in sync?

We encourage all the teachers
who participate
in our remote exchange
program to work together

during the lesson planning process
to ensure
that each lesson meets
targeted goals and that
the student
materials align with the academic

standards required in their
independent countries.

Your first-class ticket
abroad is here
  • School information
  • Class information
  • Language proficiency
  • Availability
Grade level of students
Language proficiency in English
Language proficiency in German
Course schedule
Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri
08:00 - 09:00
09:00 - 10:00
10:00 - 11:00
11:00 - 12:00
12:00 - 13:00
13:00 - 14:00
14:00 - 15:00
15:00 - 16:00
16:00 - 17:00
17:00 - 18:00
On a mission
On a mission

Real Talk is a nonprofit program
founded
by Denglisch Docs,
an American-German startup

on a mission to ensure English
language authenticity
in
the D-A-CH-LI region. Learn more.

As an innovator in the field
of language, translation,

and education, we aim to advance
active and natural
use
of the English language in every
school, college,
and university.

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