Knowing how to speak English is fundamental for newly arrived refugees and migrants wanting to start a life in the UK. Not being able to speak the English language prevents many refugees from getting jobs, making friends and truly integrating with their new community. Here’s why language support is so vital to help refugees.

The IRC has clear recommendations on how best to support integrating refugees so that those who have landed in the UK after fleeing conflict and crisis can truly thrive as they build their lives again.