Issues in Providing English as a Second Language Training to Refugees: Lessons from Newfoundland and Labrador
English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction is a vital part of integrating refugees who do not speak the language into their new home in Newfoundland and Labrador. Given the importance of communicating in an official language in Canada, learning English is integral to finding a job, expanding soc...
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ftmemunijournals:oai:ojs.journals.library.mun.ca:article/2042 2023-05-15T17:20:01+02:00 Issues in Providing English as a Second Language Training to Refugees: Lessons from Newfoundland and Labrador Fang, Tony Neil, Kerri Brake, David R. Sapeha, Halina 2018-12-20 application/pdf https://journals.library.mun.ca/ojs/index.php/mwatch/article/view/2042 eng eng The Morning Watch: Educational and Social Analysis https://journals.library.mun.ca/ojs/index.php/mwatch/article/view/2042/1623 https://journals.library.mun.ca/ojs/index.php/mwatch/article/view/2042 The Morning Watch: Educational and Social Analysis; Vol 46, No 1-2 Fall (2018): Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) and Newcomer Integration 0384-50-28 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion 2018 ftmemunijournals 2021-05-09T13:33:23Z English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction is a vital part of integrating refugees who do not speak the language into their new home in Newfoundland and Labrador. Given the importance of communicating in an official language in Canada, learning English is integral to finding a job, expanding social networks, and accessing social services. Yet, learning English can be a challenge for this diverse group which includes people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. The Canadian government supports refugees through the one-year Refugee Assistance Program and within this timeframe, refugees are expected to learn English and be able to support themselves financially. Article in Journal/Newspaper Newfoundland Memorial University of Newfoundland: Electronic Journals Canada Newfoundland |
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English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction is a vital part of integrating refugees who do not speak the language into their new home in Newfoundland and Labrador. Given the importance of communicating in an official language in Canada, learning English is integral to finding a job, expanding social networks, and accessing social services. Yet, learning English can be a challenge for this diverse group which includes people from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. The Canadian government supports refugees through the one-year Refugee Assistance Program and within this timeframe, refugees are expected to learn English and be able to support themselves financially. |
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Issues in Providing English as a Second Language Training to Refugees: Lessons from Newfoundland and Labrador |
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