Now the Filipino nurses speak - "It is not sufficient"
Filipino nurses in Finland express their struggles regarding insufficient support for language development and training opportunities.
Gyeonggi Province to Provide Legal Support for Vulnerable Immigrant Groups Blocked by Language and Information Barriers
Gyeonggi Province is launching a public legal support initiative for vulnerable immigrant communities and recruiting approximately 20 lawyers to assist.
VIDEO: British Ambassador Ross Allen: Thank you to the whole people of Estonia, it was so good to be here with you
British Ambassador Ross Allen reflects on his five years in Estonia, expressing gratitude to the people for their warmth and support as he prepares to conclude his term.
Supporting Children Who Have Just Arrived in Japan – Yokohama's 'Place'
Yokohama is providing support to children with foreign roots through Japanese language and lifestyle education to help them adjust smoothly to school life.
Nawrocki's decision will affect school operations. What does it mean for students and teachers?
A recent decision by President Nawrocki will change the financial support structure for Ukrainian students in Polish schools starting March 5, impacting their free transportation and additional language classes.
Publishers and media support the government's investment in AI language model
The Swedish government has approved a new AI strategy aimed at developing a large-scale Swedish language model with the support of publishers and media companies.
Language tests for small children may become mandatory
The Swedish government is considering making language tests for young children mandatory to detect those who need support early on.
Testing the Swedish Language Skills of Small Children is Investigated
The Swedish government is looking into testing the Swedish language skills of young children to identify those needing extra support early on.
To enhance Japanese language instruction, the government plans to change laws to make support staff official school employees
The Japanese Ministry of Education plans to revise regulations to officially designate Japanese language support assistants and native language support staff as school employees, aiming to strengthen education for students who require Japanese language instruction.
School Director and Narva Mayor Clash over Estonian Language Courses
The conflict arises as the Estonian language courses at the Ida-Viru County vocational education center see low attendance, prompting school officials to appeal to parents for support.
News in Simple Language February 16
A 2003-born man has been arrested by the Latvian police on suspicion of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl, who was discovered to be pregnant during a hospital visit.
Language Support: Cuts to Integration Courses Continue to be Criticized
Criticism of planned financial cuts to integration courses in Germany persists, with officials arguing that access should remain available to all migrants regardless of their residency status.
The dangers of living by your 'love language'
The concept of 'love languages', though popular and widely applied in relationships, is criticized for lacking scientific support and potentially oversimplifying complex relational dynamics.
Ukrainian Anastasija has mastered the language and sings in a choir in Latvia: The Latvian language sounds like the sea and the waves
Ukrainian singer Anastasija Vasilenko, displaced by the war, has embraced her new home in Latvia, learning the language and participating in cultural activities despite her struggles.
NKJT finally approved to run a protected residence
The National Women's Shelter and Sign Language Support, NKJT, has received approval to open a protected residence after a lengthy wait since summer 2024.
Armenia: The 'Greek Word of Yerevan' School Inaugurated – A Reference Point with the Support of the Pontians
The 'Greek Word of Yerevan' school has been inaugurated in Armenia, serving as a center for teaching the Greek language and culture with support from the local Pontian community.
A record number of mentors have joined the Language Friend program
The Language Friend program has reached a record number of 957 volunteer mentors who will support language learners as conversation partners.
With sign language interpreter, the birth of a mother with hearing impairment moves, in Anápolis
A birth with a sign language interpreter supporting a deaf mother and father at Doctor Adalberto Maternity in Anápolis deeply touched the medical team, highlighted by a video showing their preparations.
Coming to Japan with Zero Japanese, Thoughts on the Learning and Support Environments Not Found
The article discusses the challenges faced by foreign residents in Japan, particularly those without Japanese language skills, and the necessity for accessible education and support systems for them.
Live at 12: Press conference in Tallinn with Raudsepp and three deputy mayors
Tallinn's press conference featuring Mayor Peeter Raudsepp and deputy mayors Tiit Terik, Riina Solman, and Andrei Kante will cover urban planning, healthcare plans, and support measures for transitioning to Estonian-language education.
ABC Classes in NRW: Those Who Can Barely Speak German Should Attend Preschool
In North Rhine-Westphalia, a new initiative will introduce mandatory preschool classes for children with insufficient German language skills starting from the 2028/2029 school year to support their education.
Berlin High School Students Are Increasingly Reading Classics in Simplified Language
Berlin high school students are increasingly reading simplified versions of classics in German classes, raising questions about support for struggling readers versus a capitulation to complex works by Goethe and Schiller.
Inga wants a school with differentiation
Inga Sæland advocates for schools with differentiation to better support children whose first language is not Icelandic, citing the need for improvements in the Icelandic education system and looking to Finland for guidance.
It is not enough to apologize; we must learn to repair the mark we have left
Marta Galisteo emphasizes the importance of addressing the lasting impact of dismissive language used towards children, advocating for emotional support and repairing harm rather than just apologizing.
"If we want to maintain prosperity, we need more performance orientation"
The head of the Philologists' Association warns that without significant improvements in education, Germany's position will destabilize, noting political tendencies towards austerity rather than concrete support for the 'German educational language.'