Projects Abroad programme conducted in Madurai Schools to teach English

As part of a tie-up with Projects Abroad programme, the school students (Velliveethiyar Corporation Girls Higher Secondary School, Madurai) were taught the nuances of the English language, grammar and conversation skills by student volunteers from abroad. Simone Fourie, a law student from Capetown in South Africa and Annie Marie Sharples, medical student from Zimbabwe, were found busy teaching these students in their two-week programme.

The "Projects Abroad" programme is taking place in the school since February. Volunteers from The Netherlands, England, Denmark, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Thailand, Germany Switzerland, Peru Canada and the U.S. have come and taught here. The programme primarily focuses on the English language but also has sessions on culture and geography, said D. Arumughasamy, Mathematics teacher. The programme was initiated by former Headmistress R. Radha. We are continuing with it successfully, said P. Meena, Headmistress.

It seems to have been a new learning experience; the volunteers not only taught grammar - English (direct speech, indirect speech and pronunciation skills), exercises to practice, but talked about their climate, politics and culture.