The Belfast Programme

Six months after setting up the SVP Lurgan classes for the newly arrived Syrians, we look back over what was achieved during that time, and how it will move on. The work going on at SVP has not just been language classes, but also building a new community who have come from overseas and have integrated with the local area fantastically.

Arthur gives an update on the things going on in the Belfast Programme regarding our Syrian students, where they are and what stages of learning they are at.

Last Friday at the Feile Belfast, we attended an event hosted by St Mary's College discussing the reality of life in the north of Ireland. Suzanne discusses with Alan some of the points brought up. If you'd like to help, head to http://refugees-welcomeni.co.uk/ for more information.

Our first podcast in Arabic. Things to consider when arriving in Belfast and what to do. مرحبا بكم في بلفاست

Daniel talks about his time working in Valencia, Spain and how his first year went as a TEFL Teacher.

Arthur and Alan discuss the events of 2 days ago when The BELFAST Programme hosted its first CPD event, in Teaching Absolute Beginners in Belfast. We thought it went rather well, but if there is any feedback at all, please let us know how to improve for our next session!

Cathy, Arthur and Alan discuss the upcoming Absolute Beginners Workshop on how we teach absolute beginners in the Belfast area. This workshop is to be a regular event helping others teach absolute beginners in the country.

Alan Interviews Suleiman Abdulahi of HAPANI, who tells us all about the Horn of Africa Peoples Aid Northern Ireland, what it does, who it does it for, where and talks about refugees in Belfast. Further information can be found on their website http://hapani.org/

Arthur, Aisling and Alan discuss ongoing projects within BURC and The BELFAST Programme.

Arthur McKeown interviews Aisling Cartmill so she can tell us all about what BURC - The Belfast Unemployment Resource Centre is and does.