Monday, November 5, 2012

Good-Bye English?

As you probably already know, I am a member of the "Foreigners in Jyv�skyl�" Facebook Group, where we are able to exchange information about local events (i.e. sales, shops being closed, events and so on) and have monthly meet-ups.
So one SUPER hot topic that is going on in Jyv�skyl� right now is the possibility of shutting down ALL English-speaking programs and classes in Jyv�skyl�.

Why is this bad?

  • Some families don't stay in Finland for very long - so continuing their education in English would be SUPER important for them (and make life a heck of a lot easier).
  • The oppourtunities for foreign families to move here would drop significantly and that means less money for local businesses and less enrolled students.
Want to help and try to DO something about this?

Kirsti Earl started a petition that can be found here and there are only 9 more (digital) signatures required!!!

So PLEASE sign if you live in Finland or know someone who lives here that benefits from having English-speaking programs!!!

And spread the word!!

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