A Friendly Welcome at the Youth Integration Programme in Bournemouth

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In Bournemouth, United Kingdom, young adult asylum seekers, refugees, and members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints from at least twelve countries are learning English through EnglishConnect. What started as conversation gathering once a month to have a meal, play games, and unofficially practice English turned into regular English classes.

During the pandemic the group couldn’t meet in person, so they met virtually through online EnglishConnect courses. So many people participated that face-to-face conversation groups are now held regularly.

Read the full article (available in English only) to learn about the people and organizations that make these gatherings possible.