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Guidance for labour unions on how to support language learning (2015)

British Council, unionlearn (2015), ESOL: Language for life and work, Interactive Module for union reps, Unionlearn / Trades Union Congress, London.

Interactive, self-access learning resource for UK trade union officers. Includes awareness-raising activities on how to support migrant workers with language learning. Also includes advice on how to persuade employees to engage in learning and how to persuade employers to make this possible.
Resource is likely to be helpful to others who support second language speakers in the workplace, including learning providers and managers.

This resource was developed by unionlearn (part of the UK Trades Union Congress) working with the British Council's ESOL Nexus project.

See also ESOL Nexus
Country: UK
Language: English
Date: 2010s
Criteria: Practical

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