Our Mission
Talk2Learn is a grassroots educational program dedicated to providing free native speaker communication to language learners. Our approach focuses on conversation-based learning rather than memorization of vocabulary and gramatical structure. We immerse students not only with their target language, but with the culture(s) that accompany it. Through bi-weekly, master teacher led, zoom meetings and monthly immersion trips, our students approach language through an innovative and captivating approach, one which they would never experience sitting in a classroom.
Classes
Talk2Learn classes are held every other week on Google Meet; the schedule and meeting links can be found here. Each class is led by a Master Teacher—a language expert who guides and enriches the conversation. Every student is encouraged to participate and practice at their own level. Even if a student isn’t yet comfortable speaking their target language, our classes offer an immersive environment that builds confidence through auditory exposure.
Talk2Learn is designed for learners at every stage: from beginners who want to familiarize themselves with the sound and rhythm of a language, to intermediate speakers looking to gain fluency, to advanced learners aiming to refine their skills. Breakout rooms may be created at the Master Teacher’s discretion to support more focused practice.
Talk2Learn classes are held every other week on Google Meet; the schedule and meeting links can be found here. Each class is led by a Master Teacher—a language expert who guides and enriches the conversation. Every student is encouraged to participate and practice at their own level. Even if a student isn’t yet comfortable speaking their target language, our classes offer an immersive environment that builds confidence through auditory exposure.
Talk2Learn is designed for learners at every stage: from beginners who want to familiarize themselves with the sound and rhythm of a language, to intermediate speakers looking to gain fluency, to advanced learners aiming to refine their skills. Breakout rooms may be created at the Master Teacher’s discretion to support more focused practice.
Research
The Talk2Learn research team, headed by Noam Tiomkin and Tutu Chen, focuses primarily on billingualism, language aquisiton, and sociolinguistic trends.
Proffesional research is used by the Talk2Learn team to fine tune its linguistic approach and techniques.
