presents Learning English: the gateway to wellbeing Tamara Broier – projects@wonderfoundation.org.uk 25 March 2015

ESOL classes English for Speakers of Other Languages

“The doctor said ‘it’s ok, you try’ “The doctor said ‘it’s ok, you try’. And so I spoke with him about my operations. And, I don’t know, I was a little bit nervous, yes. But is was ok. [...] My English is getting better [over the last 2 months] with the class. Sometimes I even speak English with my friends and I like.” - ESOL student from South America

English language <-> Health 1. Communication

English language <-> Health 1. Communication 2. Knowledge

English language <-> Health 1. Communication 2. Knowledge 3. Independence & privacy “My brother, he will come always with me [to the doctor] and speak. I don’t like. I don’t like. I can understand, but for me speaking is very difficult” -ESOL student from West Africa

Healthcare Language Resources NHS Interpreters Multilingual Healthcare Professionals

Experiences of ESOL students: Safe social space Increase Knowledge Improve Communication Empowerment

“When we come here I must go [to the doctor] with my husband. But now I can, my English is not very good, but I can go alone! I feel really good!” -ESOL student from West Africa “[The English classes] really, really helped me. Because when I was in my country I couldn’t speak at all with someone. I was really shy. But when I come here, with help of the teacher, I can talk properly. “ -ESOL student from North Africa

Learning English: the gateway to wellbeing Increase access to health services Improve health outcomes Improve wellbeing

Learning English: the gateway to wellbeing Tamara Broier – projects@wonderfoundation.org.uk www.wonderfoundation.org.uk