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Language and Resettlement. Diana Clark Manager Language Line Office of Ethnic Affairs. Office of Ethnic Affairs. Learning English, a dilemma.
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Language and Resettlement Diana Clark Manager Language Line Office of Ethnic Affairs
Learning English, a dilemma “The conditions that promote second language acquisition are usually detrimental to the retention and command of the language of origin and vice versa.” Esser (2006)
Language Linetelephone interpreting • 44 languages • 100 agencies • Professional qualified interpreters • Most interpreters are now based here • Interpreter development and professionalisation
Support for refugees • Access to services and information • Bridge towards self sufficiency • Work closely with Immigration TeRewaRewaBridge – New Plymouth
Effective integration • Learning English essential • Employment and settlement • Enables participation • Usage is needed to retain recently learned English
English and Education • English is also needed for further education • IELTS 7 for university • Challenging level for English learners