Dear IALLT members,
Many of you are familiar with TalkAbroad from previous IALLT list
contributions or meeting us at the IALLT conference.
Quick Summary: we are a tool used to include conversation practice with
native speakers in the curriculum of language courses. We currently work
with around 60 universities in classes ranging from the 100-level to the
300-level+. We offer trained conversation partners in Spanish, French,
Arabic, and Chinese.
*A beta-program with Persian native speakers is being introduced this
Spring/Summer/Fall*
We are looking for 5 students (a class or independent study students) to
test the new Persian program. This will allow them to have regular
conversation practice with a native Persian speaker throughout the
semester. The persian conversation partners are native Iranians(living in
Iran until recently) currently living in Turkey. A very exciting
opportunity for cultural exchange and learning.
Requirements:
- Students must be enrolled in a Persian class or independent study that
has a pre-existing curriculum.
- TalkAbroad conversations must be required in the curriculum no less
than 5 times.
*Cost: Free*. As this is a pilot run with a new language and new
conversation partners TalkAbroad will be covering all costs associated with
the program.
For more information please email me at
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Many thanks,
--
Todd Nichols
University Partnerships, TalkAbroad