Oral Stories

This family share how they improved their English communication in the UK.

This storyteller speaks in her native tongue Cantonese about her experience moving to the UK.

Storyteller speaks about initial challenges in entering the UK, how things became better overtime. He learned how to do photography and he wants to start his own business.

Storyteller shares his challenges of making friends in the UK, he explains that it's difficult due to differences in the language and culture... 

Storyteller shares his experience of coming to the UK and how he learned the language, the culture and met new people through volunteering.

Storyteller would like to see changes in her country. She would like to see freedom and justice especially for women. 

Storyteller speaks about escaping domestic abuse.

Storyteller initially felt lonely in the big city but after his move to a smaller city he felt at home and not a stranger as he was able to live in a house and go to university where there are other foreign students. He also feels free to go out with friends and come back when he pleases. He also received support from a charity organisation.

Storyteller speaks about sharing a room and pros and cons. Also about the difficulties practicing his religion where he is living.

Storyteller shares about the support she has received from the British Government agencies and how positive her experience has been in the UK.