In implementing this project, our objectives were to : Contribute to the development of learners' oral language skills, a key element in their adaptation process. Promote learners' self-confidence in learning. Develop an innovative method of oral language progression using radio as a tool, and write a manual to implement this method. Diversify the skills of language trainers to enrich their approach and make teaching more learner-friendly and effective. Develop the technical and creative skills of learners and trainers. Improve the reception of newcomers by applying the method, thus facilitating faster oral progress, but also through the broadcasting of sound creations created by learners, in order to change society's view of migration. In setting these objectives, we wanted to broaden the skills of language trainers, to better support learners in their oral practice, to facilitate better adaptation and thus contribute to building a more inclusive society.
Newcomers want to learn the language of their host country quickly, so they can become more independent in their daily lives. At the same time, language trainers are looking to diversify their workshops with effective tools. We have found that radio is an empowering tool that develops oral, creative and social skills, strengthens group cohesion and promotes inclusion. By creating their own radio content, newcomers express their point of view and practice language: holding a microphone encourages speaking. Also, the lack of interaction between newcomers and members of host societies has consequences: stereotypes, racism and withdrawal. Our workshops have generated productions that create links and re-humanize the perception of “others”. The project promotes intercultural exchanges and meets the needs of learners, trainers and host societies. Committed to a more inclusive and diverse society, we wanted to create a project that met the essential need of newcomers to learn the host language, and to contribute to a society where intercultural dialogue is fostered and that enables greater inclusion of newcomers.