Women learn German: everyday language playfully in the district center!

Women learn German: everyday language playfully in the district center!

In the district center in Bischofsheim there is a remarkable project that supports women from different countries in learning the German language. With the offer "German for every day", five women come together weekly to improve their knowledge of German in a relaxed and fear -free atmosphere. The participants, including Banafseh Madjidi from Afghanistan and Valentyna Jorska from Ukraine, have already completed an A2 German course, but rarely speak German in everyday life. Dagmar Klein, who runs the program on a voluntary basis, has a good sense of how women can be helped to overcome everyday language barriers.

The meetings take place on Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and offer women the opportunity to exchange ideas in a sociable group. In addition to playful elements such as number bingo and running dictation, the spoken language is particularly important. "It is important to me that women feel good and encouraged to speak," said Klein, who, as a former educator, already has a lot of experience in dealing with people. Participation in this meeting helps women to leave their usual everyday life behind and to master linguistic hurdles more easily.

integration by language

The programs make it clear how important linguistic integration is for the successful start of life in Germany. A study by the BAMF emphasizes that motivation and learning opportunities are crucial for success in language acquisition. In particular, women who actively commit themselves for their language and create connections to German culture show greater progress. Language application both in the course and in everyday life has turned out to be an important factor in order to elegantly navigate through the challenges of life in a new country.

The federal government also relies on various measures for language support and integration. According to an overview of the [BMFSFJ] (https://www.bmfsfj.de/bmfsfj/themen/engagement-und-gesellschaft/fluechtling-und-integration/angetbote-zur-zur- and-integration), programs are particularly important. Helpful initiatives include sponsorship programs that make an important contribution to social participation and educational acquisition. In addition, the integration of women is promoted by specific projects, such as the “strong at work” program, which is intended to support mothers with a migration background.

overcome linguistic hurdles

How important it is to reduce linguistic barriers is also evident in the concrete challenges of the participants. The chemical engineer Valentyna Jorska has difficulty communicating when visiting the doctor, which is a real hurdle in her everyday life. Klein emphasizes the importance of communication in such situations and carries out role -playing games with the women to prepare them for an emergency. Linguistic differences, such as the absence of umlauts in the Persian or Article in Turkish, also make learning the German language.

These personal stories reflect how individually the learning process is and how biographical factors can play a role. Dagmar Klein has personal preliminary talks with the participants to develop a respectful understanding of their life stories. The aim is to create an environment in which women feel safe and understood while they expand their language skills.