Example programme for a pupil-pupil exchange
Pupils may benefit from being given suggested topics to write on. Photographs and other visual aids will supplement and help overcome language difficulties.
However, when using email in particular, UK pupils will need to be warned not to use text messaging styles of communciation, which use 'sound'-spellings and
abbreviations. These are very difficult for non-native speakers to cope with!
Me
simple self introduction with a photo
My family
photograph, family tree etc
My house
floor plan, photo - including 'my street'?
My hobbies
including postcards, magazine pictures, drawings etc
My school
timetable, plan of the school etc
Teachers may need to give occasional prods to flagging friendships. Timely suggestions can be helpful eg a reminder of a partner's forthcoming birthday, a prompt to send a postcard from holiday etc.
Pupils could be encouraged to make a folder for their link, which can be displayed on open days or in the library etc.
If you have questions about setting up a school link, please contact Katherine Donaghy. We also welcome your comments or suggestions concerning these guidelines,
so please email us with them.
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