Language learning, particularly to the language of power, has provoked immense interest among the people. Among a few influential languages in the world, English as a lingua franca is used as a medium of communication by several non-native speakers. Given various job opportunities in the UK for international community and particularly for a large number of migrant workers and their children, UK faces a major problem in providing language training for its immigrants. Focusing on reading and writing, this article analyzes problems in learning English amongst migrant children who have enrolled in various online platforms.

Key words

Migrant learners, English language skills, English language acquisition