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Explanation of the quality indicator "Learning language and culture"
Learning the language of the host country is vital to refugees’ integration process, their learning in VET and their subsequent access to employment. Initial second language acquisition (SLA) during VET for refugees can be organised in different ways. Separate language courses organised by professional providers independent of VET programmes can provide teaching at different levels to match the requirements of individual refugees. However, it can be difficult to engage refugee students when SLA is not connected to their vocational training.Language learning can be organised as combined courses, in which language lessons alternate with lessons on VET subjects. The language teaching thus can easily be related to the vocational subjects, for example, by including VET textbooks and instructions.Language learning can also be organised as an integrated part of the teaching of the vocational curriculum, for example, through co-teaching by a vocational subject teacher and a second language teacher. Integrated language learning can be highly efficient, especially for refugees with low skill levels in their native languages. It is most relevant for a large number of students as it requires investments in developing an integrated curriculum and materials for integrated language learning.