Why pen-pals in classroom?
21st century education is very different from the requirements and standards of the previous century. Learning foreign languages in the classroom today cannot be done with the old methods, such as only doing grammar exercises, completing assignments, and just reading a text. Of course all of them are necessary and at the same time very much, but it is not enough for students to learn the languages and use them in real life.
When students have pen-pals, they have real communication with foreign peers or teachers, they improve their language skills in a real-life situation. Learning a language in real communication helps them to master language easily and their pronunciation become improved.
Learning is fun with pen-pals. Language learning is no longer a tedious and routine. My students are excited when they look forward to meeting a foreign peer. They are diligently preparing, developing a new vocabulary to speak to foreigners.
Pen-pal develops respect for foreign culture in students. Students have the opportunity to meet people of different religions, cultures and backgrounds from around the world. Children love and respect different people from childhood. They can see the world through other eyes.
International correspondence is one of the benefits that a student will receive. Students will develop writing skills that will have a positive impact on their careers in the future. It will also facilitate the future involvement of students in exchange programs.
Another positive result that the student will get is the ability to make new friends and develop communication skills. These skills are essential for a person to be successful in their career and by developing these skills you will help your students succeed in the field of work in the future.
As a teacher, your lesson will definitely be fun and exciting. At least, your students love you very much that is probably not at least, at all. This is everything for teachers. My students have received many positive benefits from Pen-Pal. Now is your and your students time to explore the exciting world.
Author: Marine Porchkhidze
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