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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
Here are many more reasons why
you should participate in Real Talk.
Click below if you’re one of those
who like to read.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
If you have a general question for us,
just leave us a message below.
If you’re just browsing, enjoy your stay.
Thank you for taking the time
to fill out the form!
We’ll carefully
review the information
and
get back to you within two days.
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