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On the other side of the spectrum is the ideal group of literate participants who have several years of school experience but are literate in a non-Latin writing system (second-language learners).

Second language learners are people who are literate in a non-Latin script and are not referred to as illiterate. These are people who have little or no knowledge of the Latin writing system but have attended school in their country of origin for several years (approx. 5-8). This group exists in the context of migration. In this context, the term “re-literacy” is used. In more recent publications, the term re-literacy is replaced by the term second language learning.

Placement procedure
The placement procedure for integration courses determines whether participation in a second language course makes sense.

Number of hours per week
Maximum number of lessons per week: 25 lessons

Duration
This course lasts 9 months (modules). The first 1-2 modules are intended to provide slightly faster literacy than the alpha courses. This is usually followed by the full integration course, but at a slower pace and in more detail, so that there are 9 modules at the end.

Number of participants
Unlike the Alpha course, the number of participants in this course is not limited to a maximum of 16. Instead, the course can accommodate up to a maximum of 25 people, which is usually too many people for individual support. As a rule, a healthy balance is found. The connection between the learning biography and written language skills is more recognizable than in the alpha course. A person who has attended school differs from a person with no school experience at all. The language skills of the participants vary. Grammar skills are usually almost non-existent.

Final test
After the specified teaching units (TU), the course participant takes a final test. The language level A2 to B1 according to CEFR (Common European Framework of Reference for Languages) with the scaled language test “Deutsch-Test für Zuwanderer” should be successfully completed. The orientation course concludes with a nationwide test on the topics of “Politics in Democracy”, “History and Responsibility” and “People and Society”.