The Portal is a great resource for language learning, but it is also great for many other things. I created "Global Perspectives" and researching for this project for the past two terms not just to discuss linguistics, but to also promote communication will people all over the world! The portal is an awesome resource because it allows people who otherwise would never meet be able to communicate! The portal can be used to practice language learning, but also to discuss a variety of different topics with people who may have different (or the same! you never know!) viewpoints and life experiences. For my Capstone project, we are bringing the portal to Newton North for a couple days so teachers, classes, and students can have the opportunity to test it out themselves! With the portal, I have been able to succeed in my underlying goal, which is to have people connect with one another. The reason I am so passionate about language learning is because language serves as a bridge between peoples. My passion for linguistics is rooted in my passion for history and politics. The portal puts human faces to people from areas most Americans will never visit. During a connection to Nairobi, Kenya- both me and the woman I was connected to were able to practice our French together through a conversation.