Language is the key to integration - Marianne Jensen Laerdansk - International Academic Staff

Language is the key to integration
          Marianne Jensen Lærdansk

This presentation will introduce you to..

    Ø Lærdansk and Lærdansk Aarhus; who are we and
       what do we offer ?

    Ø the importance of learning the Danish language and
       culture when living and working in Denmark

    Ø the law on which the Danish language system is
       based

    Ø language learning acquisition

    Ø some good advice on how to learn Danish

Thanks for being here!

Denmarks needs you for at least 2
reasons:

Ø The demographic situation
Ø Enrich the culture, and increase the
   competetiveness at the internat. market

(National, regional, local and AU strategy with focus on
recruiting and retaining foreign employees)

Lærdansk

Lærdansk is a part of Danish Refugee
              Council
  Vision and Values
  No refugee must be without help to find protection and
  durable solutions.

  And nobody who wishes to be integrated into Danish
  society must be without help to do so. We want to be the
  best problem-solver with regards to displacement and
  integration.

Lærdansk

•   Largest network of language
    schools (15) in Denmark

•   Teaching Danish as a 2. language
    and Danish culture according to
    the law (Ministry of Education)

•   Contract with municipalities

Lærdansk Aarhus

Lærdansk Aarhus

Ø Largest language centre in Denmark
Ø 5000 students pr. year (80% international
  employees/students)
Ø 116 nationalities
Ø 100 staff
Ø Focus on innovative teaching methods
      ( IT/technology and …)
Ø 7500 m2 – new location

3 characteristics
Ø Flexibility;
   - Place: at school, at company/institution,
      online, blended (AU class 2 a week)
    - Time: morning, afternoon, evening, Saturday

Ø Quality;
   - Homogenous groups +targeted tuition (fx
     medical classes)
   - Teachers qualification; Master +continuously
     competence development

Ø Satisfaction; Rambøll survey + Midway evaluation

Lærdansk in collaboration with….

Aarhus Kommune           Maersk

Region Midtjylland       Siemens A/S

Vestas Wind Systems      Danish Crown

Grundfos A/S             Aarhus University

Danfoss A/S              SDU

Bestseller               Teko

Danske Commodities       Business Academy Aarhus

Kiloo                    Danmarks Medie og
                         journalisthøjskole
TC group
                         Arkitektskolen Aarhus
CLC Bio
                         Aarhus 2017
Via University College

The importance of learning
      the language

Why learn Danish …?

Ø …when working in an English speaking
   company?

Ø …when everybody speaks and wants to
   speak English?

Ø ….when my plan is to stay here for just
   a short while?

The Expat
Study 2010

Expat Study 2010

THE LAW

MINISTRY OF EDUCATION

Is it true that it’s free to get
           Danish tuition?
Ø Yes in the first 4,5 years after arrival

Ø First 1,5 year 5 packages each 50 hours
  – No tests

Ø Followed by up to 3 years of ”module
   based tuition”
  – With tests and a final stateproven exam with right to
    ask for permanent resindence+ citizenship

A1, A2, B1, B2 og C1 relaterer til            Studieprøven
niveauerne i Europarådets beskrivelse af                            C1
             sprogniveauer

                                                     Modul 6

                                                 Prøve i dansk 3
                                                                    B2
                              Prøve i dansk 2
                                                     Modul 5

                                  Modul 6
          Prøve i dansk 1                                           B1

             Modul 6              Modul 5            Modul 4

             Modul 5              Modul 4            Modul 3

             Modul 4                                                A2
                                  Modul 3            Modul 2
             Modul 3

             Modul 2              Modul 2                           A1
                                                     Modul 1
             Modul 1              Modul 1

         Danish education     Danish education   Danish education
                1                    2                  3

How to get started

Get a referral from Jobcenter Aarhus by:
Ø Going there: Værkmestergade 3-5, 1. sal
Ø Filling in a form and mailing it to:
   jobcenter@aarhus.dk (Att. Job og Integration,
   Team 4)
Ø Contacting the Jobcenter at ICS,
   Nordhavnsgade, Thursdays 1 pm. to 5
   pm.Fridays 9 am. to 1 pm.
Ø

Language learning acquisition

Communicative approach

Language learning is a mixture of :

- Formal language learning – Class
- Informal language learning – Practice

The language acquisition circle

                     New language
                      presented
                       in class

       Adjust/refine
        language in
      class + bring in              Practise new
       new language                 language in
      from authentic                  authentic
             sit                     situations

Authentic situations is a
               challenge
Lærdansk provides possibilities for
language practice:

-   Semi-authentic situations in class with focus on fluency
-   Authentic situations outside class as part of material
-   Multicentre with access to authentic material
-   Tal dansk Cafe (Volunteers)
-   Mentorships

Good advice
       on
Learning Danish

Help yourself
Ø   Use the language whenever..!
Ø   Do not be shy- you learn from your mistakes!
Ø   Insist on people talking Danish to you!
Ø   Make agreements on when to speak Danish (with spouse
     maybe 1 hour every 2. day)!
Ø   Listen to Danish TV!
Ø   Listen on the bus!
Ø   Be aware of signs , fx at the supermarket!
Ø   Read free newspapers!
Ø   Write down new words, expressions! (Take it to class and ask
     teacher…)
Ø   Use post-it!
Ø   Use free sites on Internet
Ø   Get a mentor!
Ø   Takes notes and reflect about your progress!