Practice English in a Virtual Village
The English Village is a virtual world learning environment where ESL learners and teachers meet and talk — much like they would in a real-life meeting. Instead of studying alone, you walk into a village, meet people from around the world, and practice real English conversation in real time.
How Conversation Practice Works
- Real-time voice chat: Talk with teachers and fellow learners using your microphone — just like a real conversation.
- Collaborative whiteboards: Teachers write vocabulary, grammar points, and corrections where everyone can see.
- Learning games and activities: Vocabulary games, role-plays, and guided discussions make practice fun.
- Video boards: Watch and discuss English videos together with your group.
Online learning in a virtual world gives you more interaction — with peers, teachers, and native speakers — than a textbook or video alone ever could.
Who Is It For?
- English learners of all levels who want to turn classroom English into confident spoken English.
- Shy speakers — the relaxed village setting makes it easier to start talking than a formal class.
- Teachers and classes looking for an engaging place to hold conversation practice.
No special English level is required. Come as you are — the village meets you where you are and helps you grow.
How to Join the Village
- Join Second Life (free) at join.secondlife.com and create your avatar.
- Teleport to the English Village: visit the American TESOL campus in Second Life.
- Say hello and start talking. Introduce yourself, join a conversation circle, or ask a teacher for help.
Check the computer requirements for Second Life before your first visit.
Make the Most of Your Visit
- Prepare one topic you want to talk about — your hobbies, your city, your goals.
- Keep a notebook nearby for new words and corrections.
- Ask questions! Teachers are there to help you learn.
- Come back regularly — conversation is a skill that grows with practice.
Want a teacher to meet you there? Request an English teacher for guided conversation lessons, or keep building your skills with our free English lessons.