Across England, volunteers are helping refugees, asylum seekers, and other community members build English skills, confidence, and new opportunities through weekly EnglishConnect classes. What began as small local efforts has grown into meaningful communities where students can strengthen communication skills while forming friendships and preparing for work and everyday life.
For teachers like Eric Lam, the greatest success comes when students no longer need the class. He has seen participants improve their English, find employment, gain confidence, and become more independent. As he shared, education can be a “true process of transformation.”
Read the full story to see how volunteers and community partners in England are using EnglishConnect to help individuals build brighter futures.