Virtual Mystery Guest in the language classroom

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Language students meeting Virtual Mystery Guest

Authentic cross cultural conversation online

Susanne Nyrop Online education conultant,

Farum Denmark

I’m Sus NyropI am from Denmark, in Europe

I am a webhead since 2001

What do language students need to develop natural and fluent conversation skills?

• Reasonable vocabulary and skills

• Access to meeting with people abroad

• Engaging conversation topics

• Self confidence

• Prepared for interview questions

Shared class blog

First mystery

Getting on the map

Photo and text: The mug shots

Student blogs

Wishful thinking

Class presenting their projectsin the virtual meeting room