Pre-reading questions:
- Do you want to study abroad?
- What do you think are the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad?
The University of East London provides opportunities by offering free college education to refugees of Middle East. The short course offered is called as the Open Learning Initiative (OLIve). It offers seminars and workshops which are vital in applying for a job.
Several universities in Europe such as University of East London, University of Vienna, and the Central European University collaborate for OLIve to transpire. These universities have similar courses and are in the process of developing guidelines on how to do the short course.
Vocabulary:
refugee [noun] – a person who has been forced to leave their country in to escape war, persecution, or natural disaster
vital [adjective] – necessary; essential
collaborate [verb] – work jointly on an activity or project
transpire [verb] – occur; happen
Comprehension Questions:
- What is the new program launched in London called?
- To whom is the new program intended?
- What does OLIve mean?
- What are the universities involved in the program?
- What are the features of the program?
Express Your Opinion:
- Do you agree with the decision of the university to offer free college education? Why or why not?
- Do you think it’s a good idea if other countries like United States and Canada offer this kind of program?
- What do you think will be the impact of this program to the country?
- How will you encourage the refugees to enroll in the program?