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23 An online 1-on-1 English platform enabling children from the Middle East and Southeast Asia to speak at COP30
BELEM, Brazil, Dec. 17, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 51Talk, a global online 1-on-1 English learning platform for children, announced that young learners from its international community took part in a United Nations–aligned youth speaking initiative during COP30, held in Belém, Brazil from November 15 to 21, 2025.
Launched in 2023, the initiative has entered its third year, creating opportunities for children from Saudi Arabia, UAE, Turkey, Thailand, and Vietnam to share their perspectives on climate and environmental protection in English. Through speeches delivered on a UN-level international stage, participants brought local observations into a global conversation, highlighting how climate challenges are experienced—and addressed—by younger generations around the world.
As part of the COP30 experience, students also participated in rainforest exploration and local cultural activities in Brazil. By observing biodiversity conservation efforts firsthand and engaging with local communities, the learners gained a deeper, more personal understanding of sustainability beyond the classroom, connecting language learning with real-world global issues.
The program, titled GreenTalk: Speak for Future, reflects 51Talk's belief that language is not only a learning outcome, but also a bridge to global participation. Through long-term 1-on-1 instruction, interactive speaking practice, and a curriculum designed to build expression step by step, the platform supports children as they progress from everyday conversation to structured storytelling and public speaking.
"We believe every child deserves the opportunity to speak to the world," said Jack Huang, CEO of 51Talk. "When children are given the right tools and guidance, they are capable of expressing thoughtful ideas and engaging meaningfully with global issues. Seeing our students speak on a United Nations climate stage is a powerful reminder of what education can unlock."
From Thailand, twelve-year-old Wasuthida Ringkleun, who began learning with 51Talk in November 2024, stood out among nearly 200 participants nationwide. Inspired by her experience as a school news anchor and guided by a strong growth mindset, she practiced diligently to improve her English skills, sharing news and ideas online and preparing to speak confidently on a global stage. At COP30, she used the image of a sea turtle trapped in a ghost net to illustrate marine plastic pollution and its long-term impact on ocean ecosystems and human health, emphasizing the need for awareness and action to protect the oceans. Representing Thailand for the first time on an international platform, Wasuthida demonstrated determination, confidence, and a commitment to contributing to a greener future.
Across regions, the students' speeches demonstrated not only improving English proficiency, but also confidence, empathy, and the ability to connect local realities with global challenges.
By creating a platform for these young voices, 51Talk aims to show how online English education can prepare children to participate confidently in international dialogue—bridging cultures, perspectives, and generations through communication.
To learn more, please visit https://www.51talk.com/en/index/ or download the 51Talk app to register for a free trial lesson.
About 51Talk
Founded in 2011, 51Talk is a global online 1-on-1 English education platform for children aged 3 to 15. The platform connects learners with certified foreign teachers through interactive lessons, structured curriculums and personalized instruction designed to build practical speaking skills and confidence. To date, 51Talk has served more than 40 million learners across over 50 countries and regions.
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