Hello-Hello.com

hello-hello.com has got to be one of the coolest new websites I have seen for Language Learning. It's also endorsed by ACTFL. To make it 'awesomer' they just released an app for iPad for $4.99. So here is my attempt at a preview:

Home

• Register for free (validate via email addy)
• Create a profile
• Find/invite friends (Classmates & teachers)
• Send messages

Learn

• Lessons are pre-loaded
• Lessons follow ACTFL (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced)

• Written/recorded responses are made available for friends to evaluate & provide feedback

Teach

• Student becomes the teacher
• Evaluate others speaking or writing
• Leave feedback via text or audio recording

Communicate

• Chat with your friends in the target language
• (Haven't been able to test this yet)

Classroom Integration:

This would be a great website to get your entire class registered on. It could be a weekly computer lab activity. I really like that it has the student taking the role of student & teacher.

This could also be a really inexpensive alternative to a language lab!

Give a try and let me know what you think.

Update: I received an email from Sarah the founder of hello-hello and she gave me a presentation to share with teachers. There are some great ideas for teachers on slides 7-12, including connecting your class with a class from a country in your target language.