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Related: About this forumPerfect Match: Brazilian Kids Learn English by Video Chatting With Lonely Elderly Americans
What a great idea!
It's such a great, simple idea: Young Brazilians want to learn English. Elderly Americans living in retirement homes just want someone to talk to. Why not connect them?
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"The idea is simple and it's a win-win proposition for both the students and the American senior citizens. It's exciting to see their reactions and contentment. It truly benefits both sides," says Joanna Monteiro, executive creative director at FCB Brazil.
http://www.adweek.com/adfreak/perfect-match-brazilian-kids-learn-english-video-chatting-lonely-elderly-americans-157523
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Perfect Match: Brazilian Kids Learn English by Video Chatting With Lonely Elderly Americans (Original Post)
A Little Weird
May 2014
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polly7
(20,582 posts)1. Brilliant! nt.
kentauros
(29,414 posts)2. I saw this recently, too.
And I hope it starts a trend. It could be beneficial to so many, whether in our home countries or worldwide
Thanks for posting!
treestar
(82,383 posts)3. That's awesome!
What a great idea!