Migrants teach teens their language, culture

Some high school students in Melbourne are taking part in a unique foreign language program, involving migrant seniors as their tutors, Julia Calixto reports.

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Published 28 May 2012 6:25pm

Updated 26 August 2013 10:48am

By Julia Calixto

Source: SBS

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Some high school students in Melbourne are taking part in a unique foreign language program, involving migrant seniors as their tutors.

The students have been showing improved grades as a result, and it has also been beneficial for their tutors.

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Migrants teach teens their language, culture

Some high school students in Melbourne are taking part in a unique foreign language program, involving migrant seniors as their tutors, Julia Calixto reports.

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