Stories from the Museum Floor with Discover and Talk English

Since 2014, the Talk English project in Manchester has been working in partnership with the learning and volunteer team at Manchester Museum to offer Discover and Talk English sessions for people learning English on a monthly basis. During the sessions, learners are supported by Talk English and Museum volunteers to learn more about a particular exhibit […]

Since 2014, the Talk English project in Manchester has been working in partnership with the learning and volunteer team at Manchester Museum to offer Discover and Talk English sessions for people learning English on a monthly basis.

During the sessions, learners are supported by Talk English and Museum volunteers to learn more about a particular exhibit in the
gallery, alongside associated vocabulary and phrases.

The Museum staff and volunteers also give learnersthe chance to get hands on with museum objects and even some of the live reptiles and amphibians  during a supervised handling session.

“Talk English is an inspiring project and it’s wonderful that we can welcome the learners into the Museum.  It’s always a delight to hear their conversations and int

erest in our collections.  One of the best things of working with Talk English is all the amazing people involved – Elena and the Talk English volunteers, our Museum volunteers and staff from across the organisation.”

Anna Bunney, Engagement Manager, Manchester Museum

Here’s a blog post from volunteers at Manchester Museum following the most recent Discover and Talk English session in January, which was attended by over 40 learners and volunteers:

https://storiesfromthemuseumfloor.wordpress.com/2016/01/29/talk-english-birds-and-butterflies/