Students learn English by video chat with retirees

Consider it a match made in cyber heaven.

A group of Brazilian students were looking for a novel way to learn fluent English, while senior citizens at a Chicago nursing home were looking for some new friends.

In an adorable stroke of genius, Brazil's CNA language schools created "Speaking Exchange" which paired the students up with their elderly counterparts.

As one student attempts to explain how many siblings she has in broken English, her kindly counterpart gently corrects her phrasing, and in turn proves to be quite possibly the most patient and gentlest teacher ever.

Although the distance between the pair means they never get the chance to hug or simply shake hands, that may soon change, as some of the retirees are now planning a visit to Brazil to meet their new cyber-pals.

Source: Gawker

Author: Natasha Lee, Approving editor: Simon Black