Kaitlyn Lara: The Internet as a Tool for Assisting Students who are English Language Learners

http://www.language-exchanges.org/

The website I found is called The Mixxer: A language exchange community for everyone. This website is completely free and for individuals learning or teaching a language. It is actually pretty interesting! You sign up and find a language partner who is native in the language you are learning and they are desiring to learn your native language. Once you are matched up you can use technologies such as Skype to communicate with one another and practice speaking. Skype is the most used, however, you can use whatever you both decide. You can also exchange written work and ask for help with the writing skills. Educators can use this to help their students who are English Language Learners build the skills they need. Foreign Language teachers can also use this technology within their classroom as they teach their students a language. I am currently learning sign language, and I can see how helpful this site can be. Who knows, maybe I will sign up?