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 -Published: Tuesday, October 29, 2019- Government
increases free lessons on the English language
By the A.M. Costa Rica staff The government, through the National Learning Institute, announced new, free English courses for people looking to learn a second language as a requirement to get a job. According to the institute, the goal is to graduate within three years 35,000 people with English proficiency. "This is part of the commitments made within the national strategy for the Alliance for Bilingualism," said the institute in its statement. The national strategy Alliance for Bilingualism in the teaching of English meets the parameters required by companies for hiring employees and also improves the chances of finding employment for students. The new curriculum contains four programs: basic English (300 hours), intermediate (300 hours), intermediate-high (600) and advanced English (300 hours). The free English language courses will be held at the institute branches in the country. More information on these courses can be reached at the institute line (506) 2210-6000.  Sept 13 the minister of Public Education, Giselle Cruz, met Sharon Day, the U.S. ambassador, to maintain the commitment to support education on scholarships, as well as the Alliance English language program, as A.M. Costa Rica previously reported. According to the Ministry, since the beginning of the presidency of Carlos Alvarado in March 2018, the U.S. government has donated 160 scholarships to students and 10 scholarships to English teachers. "The U.S. Embassy and the Ministry of Education have a historic and consolidated cooperative relationship, particularly in teaching English," said the ministry in its statement. The U.S. government has financed the English program in areas such as professional development, scholarships, internships and the development of teaching materials, among others. Through the Peace Corps, assistance has been given in the preparation of high-schools students' final tests and preparation of learning materials for open education, as well as in cooperating in developing teaching methods on topics such as English language, entrepreneurship, affectivity, sexuality and youth leadership. Another of the programs which has received support from the U.S. Embassy, is TeachHer, which has the goal of involving female adolescents in professions that are traditionally staffed by men, such as science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. According to the Ministry, the TeacHer program has been developed in 108 schools and 101 high schools across the country, through video conferences, workshops, talks, scholarships and the development of support networks. ------------------------ Besides, giving free English language courses, what else should do the government o increase the opportunities for young people to find a job? We would like to know your thoughts on this story. Send your comments to news@amcostarica.com |
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