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‘You can’t have a good integration when you don’t have a good communication’: English language learning among resettled refugees in the UK
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posted on 2023-06-09, 17:00 authored by Linda MorriceLinda Morrice, Linda K Tipp, Michael CollyerMichael Collyer, Rupert BrownThe research presented here is based on a large-scale, multi-methods study of refugees who have been resettled to the United Kingdom. We analyse quantitative data on language proficiency four or more years after resettlement to identify the key characteristics of those who are most likely to have low language proficiency and to be at risk of long-term dependency and exclusion. Qualitative interviews on experiences of language learning suggest that English-language policy and provision serve to exacerbate and compound the risk of social exclusion, rather than ameliorate the risk. Our findings draw attention to the lack of recognition and understanding of the diversity of resettled refugees and their differential capacities, needs and opportunities for learning. They also highlight the conflict between the policy goal of rapid entry into the labour market and the goal of language learning. These findings have clear implications for integration strategies and policy.
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Journal of Refugee StudiesISSN
0951-6328Publisher
Oxford University PressExternal DOI
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1Volume
34Page range
681-699Department affiliated with
- Education Publications
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2019-02-27First Open Access (FOA) Date
2021-04-28First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date
2019-02-27Usage metrics
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