In Daugavpils, adults actively take up the state language
In Daugavpils, which has Latvia's lowest share of ethnic Latvians, adults can learn the state language through various options, including free courses. Both local residents and Ukrainian refugees are making use of the opportunity.
Daugavpils has the lowest proportion of ethnic Latvians of any city in the country, yet adult residents there have several ways to learn the state language, including free-of-charge options.
Some learners have already passed their language exam, while others are only beginning their studies. The opportunity is being actively used both by local residents and by Ukrainian refugees who have settled in the city.
Growing interest
The report points to steady interest among adults in Daugavpils in learning Latvian, with people choosing different learning formats depending on their needs and circumstances.
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