The English language learning service through prior experiences and skills is designed for immigrant women in Canada who seek to learn English in a practical, efficient, and relevant way for their lives. This approach leverages participants’ hobbies, trades, or professions that they already master to facilitate learning English by connecting their previous knowledge with the acquisition of a new language.
The program allows women to apply their skills from their native language to English, resulting in a smoother and more motivating learning process. Through guided practice and direct application in their personal and professional environment, women develop practical English proficiency, enabling them to integrate more easily into Canadian society.
The service is organized around activities and practical experiences that utilize participants’ prior skills and knowledge to teach English in a personalized and relevant manner. This approach allows for better language retention, increases motivation, and ensures deeper cultural integration.
1. Assessment of Skills and Hobbies: At the beginning of the program, an assessment is conducted to identify hobbies, trades, professions, or daily activities of interest to each woman. From this, the English lessons are personalized to align with their previous experience.
2. Thematic Groups: Participants are grouped based on shared interests such as cooking, gardening, sewing, art, technology, childcare, or professional activities, creating a learning environment based on real and everyday experiences.
3. Practical Learning Sessions: The classes are structured so that the language is learned through direct practice. For example:
– For a woman interested in cooking, English is learned through recipes, shopping at the market, and preparing traditional dishes in an English-speaking environment.
– Professionals learn English applicable to their work area, such as technical terms, writing emails, and making presentations in English.
4. Application of Native Language Skills: The program also teaches women how to transfer language skills from their native language to English, helping them recognize grammatical patterns and structures that facilitate learning.
5. Cultural Interaction: Activities focus not only on language learning but also on cultural exchange. Activities are organized that allow participants to interact with native English speakers, helping them become familiar with Canadian customs, idioms, and social norms.
1. Personalized Approach: The process begins with an assessment of each participant’s prior skills, identifying their areas of interest and experience. Based on this, relevant and contextual English content is provided to support learning.
2. Learning Through Hobbies:
– Hobbies: Learning sessions are developed around activities such as sewing, gardening, cooking, crafts, and art. During these activities, participants learn the vocabulary and expressions in English that are directly applicable to their interests.
– Professions and Trades: For those who want to learn English in the context of their profession, training is offered in technical English, workplace communication, and daily work situations.
3. Practical Methodology: Learning is based on the direct application of English in real-life situations. As women engage in activities, they receive continuous feedback to improve their fluency, pronunciation, and comprehension.
4. Integration of Technology: We use technological tools such as mobile apps and online resources that allow participants to practice at home. This helps reinforce learning and maintain motivation between in-person sessions.
The long-term impact of the service seeks not only to improve English proficiency but also to facilitate deeper cultural and professional integration. This practical and personalized approach motivates immigrant women to learn English while applying what they already know, reducing language barriers and boosting their self-confidence.
Short-term projection
– Participants will develop practical English skills related to their interests and abilities, allowing them to apply the language in their daily lives and work environments.
– There will be an improvement in motivation and commitment to learning the language since it is based on meaningful activities related to their passions.
Long-term projection
– Immigrant women will be better prepared to access better job opportunities by mastering English in contexts relevant to their professions.
– Through cultural integration, participants will feel more connected to Canadian society, contributing to the community and actively participating in social and economic activities.
– The program’s success will serve as a foundation for expansion into other areas, offering specialized modules for specific labor sectors such as healthcare, technology, education, and commerce.
Service Expansion
– In the future, the corporation could offer specific programs for key professional areas, collaborating with local businesses to provide internships and employment opportunities for women who complete the program.
– Alliances with educational institutions may also be created to offer certifications or accreditations validating English proficiency in professional areas.