The Independent

Migrants told to learn English upon entering UK face three-year wait for lessons

A parliamentary report concluded that speaking English was ‘the key to full participation in our society and economy’ (British Council) Migrants in parts of the UK are waiting up to three years for ...
The Conversation

Esol English classes are crucial for migrant integration, yet challenges remain unaddressed

You can also read this article in Welsh. In the year ending September 2022, more than 70,000 people had claimed asylum in the UK. The vast majority were from countries that do not use English as a ...
International Rescue Committee

Fostering Community through English Language Learning: IRC in NY’s Youth ESOL Classes

The IRC in NY’s Youth Programs team has seen tremendous growth over the past year and is excited to introduce the Youth ESOL program as one of its newest programs! The Youth ESOL program offers free ...
London Evening Standard

Boris calls for all refugees to be given English lessons

Mayor Boris Johnson has launched a scheme to give all refugees English lessons to help them find jobs. The strategy, called London Enriched, is designed to help those seeking asylum integrate better ...