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Empfehlungen zur Förderung von Deutsch als Zweitsprache im Kontext der Arbeit (2023)

Recommendations for promoting German as a second language in the context of work

Position paper developed from the 2023 Zukunftswerkstatt (future workshop), Promoting German as a Second Language where it is needed: in the workplace.

Targeting decision-makers in politics, companies, trade unions and L2 education, this paper outlines how fair, effective, and sustainable work-related German-as-Second-Language support should be designed to complement existing initiatives.
Authentic case studies illustrate concrete language demands in different workplaces, and show how state-funded support does not meet the real needs of employees or employers.
The paper closes with concrete recommendations and demands, to expand support from the existing state-funded work-related L2 system in Germany.
Many recommendations will be relevant to other European countries as well.

Introduction in English, main paper in German.
Country: Germany
Language: German
Date: 2020s
Criteria: Policy

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