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Information session

Information session. Talk English Friends. Getting to know you…. Speak to as many people as possible to find someone who… If someone says yes to one of the questions, write their name under ‘Names’. Getting to know you….

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Information session

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  1. Information session Talk English Friends

  2. Getting to know you… Speak to as many people as possible to find someone who… If someone says yes to one of the questions, write their name under ‘Names’.

  3. Getting to know you… In groups, take turns to talk about and draw your life journey on the map. Born, lived or spent time overseas? Then draw arrows off the map to identify other countries.

  4. Today, you will find out about • the Talk English project, in particular Talk English Friends • the beneficiaries of the Talk English project • the role of Talk English Friends and the essential skills and qualities needed

  5. So what’s Talk English all about? Jigsaw reading Work with your partner to find the missing information in your text. Now summarise the Talk English project

  6. About Talk English • Funded by the Department of Communities and Local Government (DCLG), Talk English aims to improve the language skills of people with little or no English. ‘Speaking English is crucial to allow us to come together and be part of British society.’ ‘People are unable to do this and are condemned to a limited life if they can’t speak our language.’ The Rt Hon Eric Pickles MP, DCLG, 2013

  7. About Talk English • Talk English is taking place in Blackburn with Darwen, Bradford, Burnley, Hyndburn, Kirklees, Manchester, Oldham, Pendle and Rochdale.

  8. About Talk English • #1 Talk English Courses • #2 Talk English Friends • #3 Talk English Here • #4 Talk English Activities • #5 Talk English Web

  9. The figures Office of National Statistics, 2011 Census: Proficiency in English, local authorities in England and Wales, accessed February 2014 at www.ons.gov.uk

  10. Office of National Statistics, 2011 Census: Proficiency in English, local authorities in England and Wales, accessed February 2014 at www.ons.gov.uk

  11. Reading comprehension Work in teams to find the answers to the questions. All the information can be found in the Talk English Volunteer Handbook.

  12. Talk English Friends Support people with low level English language skills Gain experience of mentoring , working as part of a team and working with learners from all over the world Develop your communication and organisational skills

  13. Expectations of volunteers Attend and complete a training course to prepare for the role Commit to supporting at least 4 people over the course of the project Meet your Friend regularly to practise English Record your activities Apply for a DBS check

  14. Support for volunteers Bespoke training free of charge Free DBS check Reimbursement of travel expenses to and from your training course and volunteering • Ongoing support in the form of suggestions for Talk English Activities • Coming soon, the Talk English Website containing training and learning resources

  15. Overview of training

  16. Roles and responsibilities Gain Give Discuss what you can give and gain in your role as a Talk English Friend.

  17. Talk English beneficiaries… have little or no English language are not eligible for mainstream ESOL support, as delivered via the Skills Funding Agency • live in areas with high demand for ESOL • are aged 19+

  18. Who are the target learners? Read each learner profile and discuss if you think they are a target learner. [i] Blonde girl from Poland, Kzarr75, Wikimedia Commons, CC by SA 3.0 [ii] A Pakistani Woman, Khalid Mahmood, Wikimedia Commons, CC by SA 3.0 [iii] Bangladeshi Woman, Steve Evans, CC by 2.0 [iv] Usafis, OnetoneDeMukurinu, Wikimedia Commons, CC by SA 3.0

  19. Who are the target learners? Watch the interviews with learners. What do you know about them (their country of origin, education, family)? • What are their needs? • How can you support them?

  20. What skills and qualities do Friends need? Read the information and role description for Talk English Friends. In groups, create a checklist of skills and qualities needed by Talk English Friends.

  21. Appropriate or not? aggressive reliable judgemental sympathetic honest pessimistic chatty strict

  22. Any questions?

  23. What’s next? Complete the Talk English Friends Enrolment Form and Screener Take a DBS form to complete at home Find and bring documents required to carry out a DBS check

  24. Next session Barriers for people living in the UK with little or no English Strategies for effective communication Supporting people with literacy needs

  25. Follow us on Twitter @TalkEnglishReg @TalkEnglishMcr Like us on Facebook: Talk English Thank you!

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