ELDERLY UKRAINIAN REFUGEES IN THE UK AND THEIR COMMUNICATION ADAPTATION
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https://doi.org/10.30890/2709-2313.2025-41-08-009Keywords:
elderly Ukrainian refugees, communicative adaptation, English language courses, difficulties in learning English, recommendationsAbstract
The paper investigates the communicative adaptation of elderly Ukrainian refugees in the UK following the 2022 invasion. It highlights communication as a crucial tool for integration, especially for vulnerable populations like the elderly, who face uniqueMetrics
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