The Language Buddy educational program for migrant and refugee children in Brașov will begin in October 2025!
On July 3–4, 2025, the mid-term meeting of the Language Buddy project took place in beautiful Malta. The event brought together international partners, valuable ideas, and fresh energy for the next stage of the project.
Starting in October, migrant and refugee children in Brașov will take part in innovative educational activities designed to support language learning, social integration, and intercultural dialogue. They will be paired with student mentors from the Faculty of Psychology and Education Sciences (UNITBV).
Before starting their mentoring activity, the students will participate in training workshops (both in-person and online), covering the following topics:
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Intercultural understanding and dialogue in education
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Principles of Critical and Social Pedagogy
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The role of the family in language learning and overcoming barriers
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Non-formal and informal methods to support migrant and refugee learners
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Art as a tool for intercultural dialogue and language learning
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Observation, documentation, reflection, and (self)evaluation
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Introduction to the Language Buddy system
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How to organize a Language Buddy session using the dedicated digital platform
Training objectives:
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To create mentoring systems focused on language learning and teaching for young people aged 12 to 17 from migrant and refugee families
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To develop the skills of higher education students (from pedagogy, education, language, and literature departments) in using innovative teaching and learning methodologies, intercultural pedagogy, and language development strategies
Language Buddy is more than just an educational program — it’s a bridge between cultures, a space for mutual learning, and a concrete step toward inclusion.
For more details regarding the project please visit: www.languagebuddy.eu
Contact manager Romania: Astrid Hamberger, +40766282090
