Tools for Experiential Language Learning and Multilingual Exchanges

"<< Background >>""Multilingualism is one of the cornerstones of the European project and a powerful symbol of the EU's aspiration to be united in diversity"". Tell me was thought starting from the recognition of the importance of promoting experiential language learning practices among adults to pursue the objective of promoting multilingualism among adult Europeans . Traditional language learning methods might not be as effective in developing practical language skills and cultural understanding, hence, we aimed to implement innovative approaches that would immerse learners in real-life language interactions.Recognizing the growing importance of online language teaching, The project aimed to enhance teachers' competencies in facilitating effective online group learning sessions, thus improving the overall quality of language education.We acknowledged that adult language learners often face geographical obstacles when trying to connect with speakers of other languages for practice. The project aimed to address this need by creating a digital platform that would facilitate online encounters and conversations among learners from different countries, mediated by their teachers.<< Objectives >>The project aimed at fostering experiential language learning among adults and building international connections among adult education actors. It aimed at improving the competencies of language teachers, enhancing their capacity to teach and facilitate group learning through digital tools. Also, it aimed at making teachers meet and share good practices and experiences related to language teaching, especially online. Tell Me wanted to promote the online encounters and conversation among adult language learners of different countries, boosting their experiential learning and their understanding of different cultures through languages, as well as fostering the knowledge of Erasmus+ and its benefits among all generations. Last, we wanted to improve the capacity of the participating organisations to operate at a European level and to give an international dimension to their activities and courses for their adult language learners.<< Implementation >>During the project we have implemented the following activities:-1 online training for teachers regarding tools and techniques to teach languages online;-1 online training on online and offline groups’ facilitation;- Creation of a platform for organisations and language teachers to get in contact with colleagues and organise online conversational sessions for their learners;- Online Language Exchange pilot sessions involving language learners and facilitated by language teachers;- Two guides with the material shown during the trainings, one regarding group facilitation and one regarding online language teaching;- Creation of an open source toolbox with games to facilitate conversation sessions in six different languages (10 activities per language covering all language levels);-Two transnational meetings to support project coordination and strengthen the partnership; - Multiplier events and online dissemination actions to promote the project results.<< Results >>- Creation of a partnership of organisations active in language teaching to collaborate also after the project ends;- Creation of the platform www.languageexchangeonline.eu which will stay as an open source and tool for language teachers and adult education institutions;- 25 teachers trained in online facilitation and in teaching languages online;- 118 adult learners participated to online language exchange sessions, raising their awareness on the importance of experiential learning;- 60 teachers or institutions registered on the platform and available to organise online language exchange for their learners, 25 teachers organised the pilot online language exchange sessions;- A toolbox with 60 activities in six languages and two guides on group facilitation and online language teaching tools;- Excellent evaluation results from the teachers and the learners involved in the project activities"