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Coussey, Mary – Adults Learning, 2008
Every government wants to appear to be tough on asylum seekers. But in failing to offer newcomers immediate access to English language learning one runs the risk of missing out on significant economic and social cohesion benefits. In this article, the author argues that asylum seekers need to get English language support in their first six months…
Descriptors: Social Integration, Refugees, English (Second Language), Second Language Learning