Recently, UIC German classes used a Cultura-type model to practice their oral language skills with a classroom in Germany. Although there were a few technical difficulties, the students seemed to really enjoy interacting with a native speaker. They spent two fifty minutes periods interacting with the Germans. For the first part of their Skyping session, the students spoke in English, and for the second part, the students would speak in German. There was an marked difference between the German's capability to speak English compared to the UIC's students ability to speak German most likely due to the higher contact hours for the Germans with English.
The technical difficulties included issues with some of the students in Germany Skying in from their home computers, which made it difficult for both UIC and the host institution in Germany to aid the students in successfully connecting.
The technical difficulties included issues with some of the students in Germany Skying in from their home computers, which made it difficult for both UIC and the host institution in Germany to aid the students in successfully connecting.
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