Thanksgiver Language Sessions
Basel-City / Basel-Country
Year-round
Social issues
Thanksgiver Language Sessions in German and English
At ThanksGiver, we are committed to reduce the hunger gap and fight food waste. As such we aspire to create a more inclusive and sustainable environment for non-natives. Over the years, we've realized that while food banks are a crucial resource, there is an even greater need for language classes.
Learning a new language can be a daunting task, but it is also one of the most important steps towards integration and building a new life in a foreign country. For non-native speakers, language barriers can be a significant obstacle to accessing education, employment, healthcare, and social services. By providing German and English language classes, ThanksGiver Schweiz helps to break down these barriers and empower individuals to fully participate in our community.
Duration:
2 to 4 times a month 90 min. sessions, depending on availability.
Sessions take place on Mondays:
- Group A: 10:00 - 11:30
- Group B: 12:00 - 1:30
- Group C: 14:00 - 15:30
- Group D: 16:00 - 17:30
Location:
Birsstegweg 5, 4127 Birsfelden.
How it will work:
If you're passionate about teaching and would like to make a difference in the lives of non-native speakers, we invite you to join our team of volunteer teachers. Whether you're a native speaker or have experience teaching English or German as a second language, we welcome your support. By volunteering with us, you can share your knowledge and expertise while also gaining valuable teaching experience and contributing to a worthy cause.
Introduction:
If you're passionate about teaching and would like to make a difference in the lives of non-native speakers, we invite you to join our team of volunteer teachers. Whether you're a native speaker or have experience teaching English or German as a second language, we welcome your support. By volunteering with us, you can share your knowledge and expertise while also gaining valuable teaching experience and contributing to a worthy cause. Practical information: 4 x 90 min. sessions take place on Mondays, let us know which session works best for you:
- Group A: 10 - 11:30 AM
- Group B: 12 - 1:30 PM
- Group C: 2 - 3:30 PM
- Group D: 4 to 6:30 PM
Support:
Thanksgiver understands the importance of providing support and supervision to our volunteer teachers. We aim to create a nurturing and collaborative environment through an initial training session in order to familiarise volunteer teachers with our teaching methods and curriculum. Furthermore, we assist our volunteer teachers through ongoing support, offering assistance in lesson planning, addressing specific challenges as well as through peer collaboration and feedback.
Tasks:
Volunteer teachers will design and deliver interactive lessons centered around practical topics such as everyday conversations, essential vocabulary, job interviews, cultural customs, and navigating community resources, empowering non-native speakers to confidently apply their language skills in real-life situations.They will engage participants in communicative activities, role-plays, and group discussions, providing opportunities for language practice and promoting the development of practical language skills, including listening, speaking, reading, and writing, with a focus on building confidence and fostering integration.
What you'll need:
Native German Speaker or certified teacher/teacher in training.
Project language
German, Italian, English
Tafel Thanksgiver Schweiz supports families in need by collecting and distributing food from various suppliers. The newly founded organization is part of Schweizer Tafel and aims to provide needy families with food.