
Ten years of Germany’s Integration Act: what the evidence says about language and integration
Contact us Back to Menu ↩ August marked ten years since Germany’s Integration Act came into force – legislation that tied recognised refugees’ access to
Many still believe refugee and migrant learners must attend in-person English classes to build social connections. But this overlooks so many learners who:
✅ Can’t leave home due to childcare, health, or cultural reasons
✅ Work shifts that don’t allow fixed schedules
✅ Live far from colleges or centres running ESOL classes
✅ Need specialist courses like OET/IELTS, English for Care, or practical language for housing, work, or driving
They’re flexible, accessible, and inclusive—connecting learners across regions, taught by expert teachers no matter where they’re based. And yes, they’re also social, interactive, and engaging.
Chris Moore, SLC’s Managing Director,
recently shared SLC’s employability-focused online ESOL offer with the South West Councils Regional ESOL Network.
👉 Download the full presentation here and see how online ESOL is opening doors for learners everywhere:

Contact us Back to Menu ↩ August marked ten years since Germany’s Integration Act came into force – legislation that tied recognised refugees’ access to

Contact us Back to Menu ↩ Background In August, Greater Lincolnshire Combined County Authority voted to strip all funding from its ESOL provision from 2027,

Back to Menu ↩ Many of in the language teaching profession have used this claim at some point: learning a language is good for your brain. It
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