This project aims to analyze and document the language barriers faced by Italian speakers in England. A quantitative and qualitative research study will be conducted to understand the difficulties faced by the Italian community in the areas of education, employment, healthcare and public services due to differences in language and culture. Literature review will be carried out to identify gaps and best practices worldwide in minimizing language barriers for immigrants. An online survey will be designed and circulated among Italian associations in England to gather primary data around communication challenges, reluctance in seeking help and preference for Italian support systems. One-on-one interviews will also be conducted with selected Italian immigrants to get first-hand accounts of their experiences with language barriers. The data collected will be analyzed to understand the impact of language proficiency on access to resources and social inclusion. Root causes and vulnerability hotspots will be identified. Finally, a comprehensive report will be submitted documenting the language barriers, their social and economic implications along with recommendations for public and private organizations to provide bilingual and culturally-appropriate services for the Italian community in United Kingdom.
