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Chat & Connect: Conversational Language Practice Exchange

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MacEwan University
MacEwan University
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Tracy Whatmore She / Her
Supervisor, Work-Integrated Learning
7
Timeline
  • September 17, 2024
    Experience start
  • December 7, 2024
    Reflection - Reflexión
  • December 17, 2024
    Experience end
Experience
1/1 project matches
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Any company type
Any industries
Categories
Communications Community engagement Education Social sciences
Skills
mentorship constructive feedback coaching cultural literacy spanish language spanish culture collaborative communications intercultural competence
Learner goals and capabilities

Students will have varying levels of proficiency in conversational Spanish, but will all be at a level sufficient enough to engage in language practice Exchange. Students will provide English speaking feedback to the native Spanish speakers in the Chat & Connect program.

Learners
Undergraduate
Beginner levels
50 learners
Project
25 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 2
Expected outcomes and deliverables

Regular Participation:

  • Participate in WhatsApp daily activities

Active Engagement:

  • Participate fully in conversations, listening carefully and contributing thoughtfully.
  • Practice the target language as much as possible, even if you make mistakes.

Mutual Respect:

  • Show respect for your partner’s cultural background, language ability, and opinions.
  • Be patient and supportive as both participants learn and improve.

Constructive Feedback:

  • Offer and receive feedback positively, focusing on improvement rather than criticism.
  • Ask for clarification or help when needed, and be willing to assist your partner.

Commitment to Growth:

  • Set personal language learning goals and work toward them.
  • Reflect on progress and adjust goals as needed.

Students will participate in daily WhatsApp language practice exchange activities, participate in Chat & Connect classes when available, and schedule virtual one-on-one language practice with their Chat & Connect partner.


Project timeline
  • September 17, 2024
    Experience start
  • December 7, 2024
    Reflection - Reflexión
  • December 17, 2024
    Experience end
Project Examples

In this experience students in Spanish 322, 216, and 211 will be provided the opportunity to enhance their conversational Spanish language skills while contributing mentorship, connection, and learning to Edmonton Hispanic Women's Support Society (EHWSS) Chat & Connect program. Students will partner with native Spanish speakers who are working on building their English language skills in the Chat & Connect program to practice language skills through a conversational language exchange. Students will also engage in the daily WhatsApp practice activities, providing English feedback to the native Spanish speakers, while receiving feedback on their Spanish practice in return.