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e-CAL - e-Coaching et Apprentissage des Langues

The ERASMUS+ project e-CAL presents the result of an analysis of support methods in the case of language learning using web-based Open Educational Resources (OER).

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e-<strong>Coaching</strong> <strong>et</strong> <strong>Apprentissage</strong> <strong>des</strong> <strong>Langues</strong> /N° de proj<strong>et</strong> : 2015-1-FR01-KA204-015334<br />

3.2.Thematic Area Process<br />

Describe the solution from the perspective of e<strong>CAL</strong><br />

Naboomboo is an innovative multimedia platform for language exchange, it is a virtual place where<br />

you can train and improve your Italian languages skills, sharing and discussing about your interests<br />

and favorite topics. Naboomboo helps you with foreign languages, it helps practicing and developing<br />

fluency in Italian having fun and without spending money. Sharing your hobbies and passions<br />

with mother tongues is an easy and simple way to develop and improve your foreign language to a<br />

proficiency level. This approach allows to be closed to daily life both for your job and your pleasure.<br />

On Naboomboo each user defines his interests and topics he wants to discuss about. Immediately the<br />

platform is able to match demand and offer providing the best customer experience.<br />

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How it works?<br />

You can join the community through facebook log in. Otherwise, sign up with your e-mail address to<br />

create an account. Once you signed in, compl<strong>et</strong>e the profile, declaring your native language, your<br />

interests and the languages you want to improve.Then you can find your perfect language partner! Go<br />

in the SEARCH area: there is a powerful tool to search the perfect native speaker. Select the language,<br />

your favourite conversation topic, and start (video)talking! If your preferred trainer is currently not<br />

available for a conversation, write a message to arrange a learning session with him.<br />

Resources (please download the appropriate resources or provide an URL)<br />

https://www.naboomboo.com/?language=en#!<br />

Assessment *of the solution foundin the thematic area Process<br />

Clarity:To what extent the outcomes are systematically worked through, coherent and clearly 4<br />

developed?<br />

Credibility:To what extent the m<strong>et</strong>hodological approaches are plausible and justified? 4<br />

Contribution: To what extent the outcome adds to knowledge and/or practice of an issue or 3<br />

aspect regarding e<strong>CAL</strong>?<br />

3.3.Thematic Area Communication<br />

Describe the solution from the perspective of e<strong>CAL</strong><br />

Naboomboo is a language exchange community. Users can train and improve their foreign language<br />

skills by sharing and discussing their interests and favorite topics with others on the platform.<br />

Naboomboo follows the so called “freemium” model. Learners can either purchase minutes or earn<br />

them by tutoring other users on the platform in their native language. After registration, learners will<br />

receive a certain number of minutes for free that can be used to converse with a native speaker<br />

through Naboomboo’s advanced integrated audio and video chat. Once those free minutes are used<br />

up, learners can either buy additional minutes, or collect free minutes by becoming a tutor of their<br />

native language.<br />

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Resources https://www.facebook.com/naboomboo<br />

Assessment *of the solution found in the thematic area Communication<br />

Clarity:To what extent the outcomes are systematically worked through, coherent and clearly 4<br />

developed?<br />

Credibility:To what extent the m<strong>et</strong>hodological approaches are plausible and justified? 4<br />

Contribution: To what extent the outcome adds to knowledge and/or practice of an issue or 4<br />

aspect regarding e<strong>CAL</strong>?

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