Learning English In A Medieval World

Well, Pionia finally decided to hold her first English course in SL. So, I am really happy to announce our:

Learning English In A Medieval World.
Level: beginners
When: every Friday at 7.00 am SLT*
Where: http://slurl.com/secondlife/Artstonia/217/117/127
Teacher: Pionia Destiny (Dr. Doris Molero in RL)
Starting: Friday 08/27/2010

Description of the course: Students and teacher as well as a whole role plraying community interact by sharing and learning together. Students we'll be learning a second language, role playing basics, improving SL skills and learning for life.

Everybody is welcome! You just need to be enthusiastic and willing to try new things.... and must be patient... giggles.. open minded and not afraid of making mistakes.

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