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Immigrant Credentials Remain Unrecognized

That's News to Me

High Int
Teens & Adults
Grades 6–12

In this lesson featuring an article from The Conversation, students read about how Canada's credential recognition system has historically undervalued the qualifications of immigrants, focusing on one Filipino immigrant's story of rebuilding his career in Canada. This lesson includes comprehension and discussion questions and a related speaking task.

Focus

current events
authentic materials
reading
immigration

Vocabulary

equivalent
barrier
credentials
abroad
remittance
expertise
injustice
ambition
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