Welcoming the Stranger New materials from the Council

Welcoming the Stranger New materials from the Council of Europe to support non specialists………. . in developing the European languages of recently arrived Asylum Speakers and Refugees. Archdiocese of Liverpool Justice & Peace Commission

Council of Europe “respect for human rights, dignity of the person, democracy and the rule of law. ” 2014 UN Resolution To urge member states “to reappraise approaches to integration and social cohesion, due to current levels of migration”. Archdiocese of Liverpool Justice & Peace Commission

Linguistic Integration of Adult Migrants (LIAM) “language proficiency develops through real life use over time. Therefore, language proficiency is not a precondition for, but a result of, participation in society” A toolkit, 57 sections, for non-specialists offering informal language support the integration of asylum seekers and refugees into our communities. Archdiocese of Liverpool Justice & Peace Commission

The Challenges of Learning a new Language in the host country. Activity 17 Archdiocese of Liverpool Justice & Peace Commission

Meet my class……. Archdiocese of Liverpool Justice & Peace Commission

The LIAM materials are organised in 3 distinct groups: (1) Background information (Sections 1 – 13) -where are people coming from and why -terminology -ethical and inter-cultural sensitivities -language awareness Arabic, Persian, Kurdish, Somali -respect for adult plurilingualism -beginners’ needs Archdiocese of Liverpool Justice & Peace Commission

Do and Do Nots Activity 10 Archdiocese of Liverpool Justice & Peace Commission

(2) Preparation and Planning (Sections 14 – 33) -dealing with extreme diversity : the social, cultural and educational mix -from low literacy to doctorates -developing confidence from each individual’s linguistic portrait Sections 15 and 14 -the adult real-life learning environment, dialogue, conversation, listening and speaking -resources environmental print, elementary texts, writing opportunities, learning vocabulary, -activities and reflecting on the learning Archdiocese of Liverpool

Section 24: What would you consider the three most urgent language needs for newly arrived asylum seekers? Archdiocese of Liverpool Justice & Peace Commission

Section 24 Language for survival From research and surveys of asylum seekers and refugees across Europe The 3 most urgent needs are: -Language around healthcare (doctors, hospital, dentist) -Immediate welfare (housing needs, clothes) -Information and orientation (What is Liverpool? St Helen’s? Skelmersdale? Where am I? ) Archdiocese of Liverpool Justice & Peace Commission

(3) Activities (Sections 34 -57) -conversation opportunities -communication functions -real life scenarios -out and about Starting points to be adapted, embellished, made relevant to local circumstances. Archdiocese of Liverpool Justice & Peace Commission

LIAM Materials Not a grammar textbook; a flexible resource for nonspecialists; to be adapted and developed further. User- friendly. Designed to improve user confidence Practical, developed from asylum seekers’ needs Archdiocese of Liverpool Justice & Peace Commission

LIAM Materials All member states now have this Today is the third roll out in UK: all materials are now on the web. www. coe. int/lang-refugees Green toolbar Resources Archdiocese of Liverpool Justice & Peace Commission

Plenary and Evaluation www. coe. int/lang-refugees Priorities? Can you make use of this in your area? How? Who? Where? What activities could you engage in? What further support would you like? 3 workshops on offer: 1. Welcome, assessment and getting started 2. Activities; 3. Creating further activities. Archdiocese of Liverpool Justice & Peace Commission

LUNCH : 12 -15 pm to 1 pm Archdiocese of Liverpool Justice & Peace Commission

Archdiocese of Liverpool Justice & Peace Commission

Archdiocese of Liverpool Justice & Peace Commission