I have to agree with prognur, it would seem like an added burden to them, not an actual help.
I am of German decent, although I have lived in Canada most of my life, and have spoken English most of my life. I cam to Canada at the age of 3 1/2 years old, German was my native tongue, but of course, at that age, I could not write or read in German. I came to Canada, went to school in Canada, learned to read and write in English and then learned to read and write in German, on my own. It might be the same for these people, although it is easier to learn when you are a child.
Good luck, let us know how it goes. :)
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