VOlUME 06 ISSUE 01 JANUARY 2023
Agnė Juškevičienė
Institute of Educational Sciences, Faculty of Philosophy, Vilnius University, Lithuania
DOI : https://doi.org/10.47191/ijsshr/v6-i1-06Google Scholar Download Pdf
ABSTRACT
Learning and mastering the language of host country is considered to be an essential prerequisite for successful integration of third-country nationals and stateless persons that preconditions their successful position in the labour market, social relations, even strengthening of their self-confidence. The empirical research allowed stating that there is a huge demand for virtual learning needs and following the theoretical insights of this article, it is possible to emphasise that virtual aids that are oriented towards the development of social links with local residents or already established migrants and formation of positive personal qualities and positive feelings are particularly needed.
KEYWORDS:third-country nationals and stateless persons, learning the state language, interactive applications, resources of learning Lithuanian, integration into society.
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