A pioneering language project where people volunteer their time to teach conversational English to new migrants in their community is looking to establish centres throughout Mayo.
The Fáilte Isteach initiative has provided basic language support to over 100 people, from 19 different countries that have come to live in Ireland over the past two years.Each week a topic is chosen for discussion, from everyday situations such as visiting the Doctor to more complex, practical lessons such as form filling. Fáilte Isteach also operates a homework club for school children while some younger students also attend the classes with their parents. Local employers recognise the value of what the volunteers are doing and have sent some of their staff along to improve their language skills.
Fáilte Isteach’s National Development Officer, Liam Carey will work with local communities to establish Fáilte Isteach projects throughout the country. In addition, a manual has been produced which will assist local communities to establish programmes.
Groups in Mayo who want to find out about establishing a Fáilte Isteach Programme in their community, should contact Liam Carey at 046 955 7766 or via [email protected] .Further details are available at the website: www.thirdagefoundation.ie
