Using Online Communities with Language Learners

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“Language is not a genetic gift, it is

a social gift. Learning a new

language is becoming a

member of the club - the

community of speakers of that

language. - Frank Smith

They can connect with their mobile devices

Bilingua.io & iOS/Android App

- User matching connects to others who share interests or personality - Chat using text, video or audio - Corrections can be made in the chat - translate words and sentences and listen to pronunciation examples - Vocabulary lists allow users to save words and Shiro reminds them to revise learned words - Shiro the bot provides guidance on what topics to talk about (coming soon) - Users can earn points, levels and badges (coming soon)

Bilingua.io & iOS/Android App

Busuu.com & iOS/Android App

• Speaking lessons and exercises • Pronunciation examples and exercises • Grammar tips and exercises • Listening/Audio samples

• Writing lessons and exercises • Dialogue lessons and exercises • Memory practices • Vocabulary lessons and exercises

Busuu.com & iOS/Android App

italki.com & iOS/Android App

Wespeke.com & iOS/Android App

Myenglishclub.com 100,000+ Users

Myenglishclub.com 100,000+ Users

Language-exchanges.org

Mylanguageexchange.com

Englishcentral.com

Englishcentral.com

Tuneintoenglish.com

Lyricstraining.com

Gapfillers.com

Gapfillers.com

Online language communities for

children!

Learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org

Pumkin.com for Kids

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