“ UK Diaspora young persons - Why make the effort to learn Russian properly?” by Martin Pinder, Newham Partnership for Complementary Russian Community Forum VIII Rossotrudnichestvo, 37, High Street Kensington, London W8 5ED Sunday, 20 th March 2016
Why should I learn Russian properly?
Why should I learn Russian? be better educated all international education research shows bi-lingualism improves educational performance generally, including in English/ other language of adoption; strengthens personal identity and self- confidence, which also improves study; you can pick up extra GCSE & A levels; develops an enquiring nature & cultural awareness
Why should I learn Russian? do better in your career strengthens your CV; may help you in business or other work; makes you more of an international, multi-cultural person better able to operate in a globalised world
Why should I learn Russian? develops cultural & hobby interests & abilities singing & poetry Russian history & culture good Diaspora cultural public relations for Russian speakers
Why should I learn Russian? Better social & family skills at school & in the community when you go to Russian-speaking countries closer relations with family as a UK adult in business, as a school governor, in local politics etc.
Why should I learn Russian? Honour sacrifices of Second World War & legacy of European culture
Why should I learn Russian? Keep out of trouble If learning Russian helps you in education, social and family life, improves personal identity and hobby interests and in getting a job, this will keep you out of trouble…… Anti-dementia preparation
How can I learn Russian? Start early, the younger, the better Speak Russians always at home; Tell & read Russian stories to young children; Involve all family members; Sing at home and on car journeys; Perform at birthdays & at community events Example of a university lecturer / daughter
How can I learn Russian? Study & perform at a school Register at a supplementary school; Speak with Primary School governors to persuade Primary Schools to teach Russian; Register at a secondary school which teaches Russian; Register with special supplementary GCSE & A-level classes; Join cultural groups performing in Russian
Who can encourage promotion of Russian? Parents; School governors; London Boroughs; Russian Community Council of Great Britain Universities, incl. SEESS, UCL & studying abroad; National Resource Centre for Supplementary Schools; Members of Parliament; Central government, British Council, Language Alliance, Russian Embassy,
UK Russian supplementary schools London: at least around half a dozen Bexley Ealing Croydon Crystal Palace Hackney Newham South-East England: at least three Brighton & Hove Milton Keynes Oxford
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