Empowering Young Minds to Explore the World!
Welcome to My International Language Pal LLC!
My International Language Pal (MILP) is an enrichment program that
offers both online and offline educational lessons and activities to cater to students across the country.
Whether in California or beyond, MILP provides tailor-made lesson plans and
enrichment activities to enhance students' language skills, geographical literacy, and cross-cultural understanding,
as well as their technology skills.
For states outside of California, MILP operates exclusively online, ensuring accessibility to students across the country. Our online offerings include:
1. Virtual Video Pal Program:
Students have the opportunity to engage in live video exchanges with peers from different states, allowing them to exchange cultures, practice language dialect skills, map reading skills to showcase their city and state, and foster cross-cultural understanding.
2. Interactive Language (Dialect) Lessons:
MILP offers interactive language lessons conducted online, covering vocabulary building, conversation practice, reading comprehension, and writing exercises. We will study the various language dialects and accents that exists throughout the US and the world.
3. Geography Exploration:
Through virtual map exploration and country profiles, students can learn about different countries, continents, and geographical features from the comfort of their classrooms.
4. Cross-Cultural Communication:
MILP facilitates virtual cultural exchanges, role-playing scenarios, and collaborative projects to promote cross-cultural communication and understanding among students.
5. Geo-spatial Mathematics:
Students explore the mathematical aspects of geography, such as measuring distances, calculating areas, and understanding spatial relationships. They learn to interpret maps, plot coordinates, and analyze geographic data using basic arithmetic skills. Through hands-on exercises and interactive lessons, students develop a deeper understanding of the mathematical principles underlying geographic concepts.
By offering a blend of online and offline educational experiences, MILP aims to provide students with a comprehensive learning journey that prepares them to thrive in an interconnected world.
Contact us to start the global exploration, and we look forward to having you in our international classroom! Bon Voyage!!!
Website: myinternationallanguagepal.com
Email: [email protected]
"The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only one page." - Saint Augustine.
Hello there! I'm Naomi Sumler, the passionate educator behind MILP. With over 15 years of experience in tutoring and mentoring, my journey has led me to a profound realization: geographical literacy is a vital but often overlooked aspect of our education system. I’ve seen young minds eager to learn, yet remain unfamiliar with their place in the world. It's time for a change. To read more about my mission, click the “Meet the Founder” button at the top or check out my LinkedIn page below.
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As a teacher in Spain and France, and through online tutoring in Asia, I noticed a striking difference: children there start learning geography and foreign languages as young as 2 years old. However, in the United States, it's typically not until they're 11 or 12. That's a 10-year gap! I believe it's crucial for U.S. children to start exploring geography early. Geography matters because it helps us understand the world we live in, fostering curiosity and global awareness from a young age so that kids can be more informed and competitive citizens in the global market as they grow.
We're on a mission to standardize geographical literacy from an early age. Join us at MILP and be part of shaping informed, empathetic, and globally aware citizens. Together, we can ensure that geographical understanding is a fundamental pillar of education for every child.
Discover. Explore. Understand. Grow. With MILP.
Here are some activities that I include in the My International Language Pal curriculum both for 1:1 lessons, and group sessions, focused on improving international language skills and geography:
1. Language Lessons: