Digitalize Language Learning for Adults

Our Project

STOC has been acting as an active NGO for more than 30 years in Amsterdam. The main activity field of the organization is
offer language courses (Dutch and English) for mostly immigrant people between the age range 7 to 70. Even though the
organization has a vast experience in language teaching, it has still some problems in terms of digitalisation of language
teaching practices, material and course design. Thus, the organization aims to improve its available courses more
digitalised, enjoyable and interactive. To this aim, organizations with similar problems from Belgium and Italy has set up a
consortium and prepared a project whose main goals can be summarized as follows:
-to improve the learners’ language proficiency by providing opportunities for them to practice all four language skills
(listening, speaking, reading, and writing) in a digital format,

• to increase engagement and motivation among adult learners to use interactive and multimedia resources to make
  language learning more engaging and enjoyable,
• to provide learners with more flexibility and accessibility in their language learning journey,
• to encourage learners to take control of their own learning and become more independent learners
• to provide learners with the skills and resources they need to continue learning independently,
• to develop learners’ cultural awareness by providing them with authentic materials and activities,
  Through the projecti the consortium will produce some tangible results:

Cost-effectiveness: The participants will learn how to guide cost-effective learning activities compared to traditional
classroom-based language learning. It can eliminate the need for physical classroom space, textbooks, and other costly
materials, which can make language learning more accessible and affordable for adults.

A Toolkit for Adult Learners: The IO will include a wide range of multimedia resources, such as videos, audio recordings,
and interactive exercises, which can help them practice all four language skills and improve their language proficiency.

A Guide for Autonomous Learning: The guide will provide learners with greater accessibility and flexibility by allowing
them to learn at their own pace and on their own schedule. It will also enable learners to access language learning materials
from any location with an internet connection
The intangible results of the project include:

Increased engagement and motivation: The staff and professionals in NGOs will be able to design engaging and
interactive language learning environments, which can help increase learners’ motivation and interest in language learning.

Monitoring Awareness: The project activities will provide staff and learners with progress tracking tools that allow them to
monitor their learning progress and identify areas that need improvement.