Linda Morrice|Linda K. Tip|Michael Collyer|Rupert Brown
‘You can’t have a good integration when you don’t have a good communication’: English-language Learning Among Resettled Refugees in England
University of Sussex|University of Brighton|University of Sussex|University of Sussex
abstract research presented based largescale multimethods study refugees resettled united kingdom analyse quantitative data language proficiency four years resettlement identify key characteristics likely low language proficiency risk longterm dependency exclusion qualitative interviews experiences language learning suggest englishlanguage policy provision serve exacerbate compound risk social exclusion rather ameliorate risk findings draw attention lack recognition understanding diversity resettled refugees differential capacities needs opportunities learning also highlight conflict policy goal rapid entry labour market goal language learning findings clear implications integration strategies policy