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A Little Weird

(1,754 posts)
Tue May 13, 2014, 08:41 AM May 2014

Perfect 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 OP
Brilliant! nt. polly7 May 2014 #1
I saw this recently, too. kentauros May 2014 #2
That's awesome! treestar May 2014 #3

kentauros

(29,414 posts)
2. I saw this recently, too.
Tue May 13, 2014, 11:36 AM
May 2014

And I hope it starts a trend. It could be beneficial to so many, whether in our home countries or worldwide

Thanks for posting!

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