Modern Slavery Conversation Café
Helping people learn English, stay safe and know where to get help.
A conversation café is an informal, welcoming space where people can practise everyday English, build confidence and connect with others.
This free ESOL resource, created by The Salvation Army in partnership with 2:19 Teach to Reach, helps café leaders explore modern slavery in a safe, practical and accessible way. It uses story, discussion, picture cards, vocabulary activities and role play to help learners recognise exploitation, practise asking for help and understand where support is available.
The resource is especially relevant for groups welcoming refugees, people seeking asylum, migrants and others who are new to the UK or Ireland. People who are isolated, unsure of their rights, or still learning English can be more vulnerable to being targeted and exploited.
At the heart of the session is Arben’s story: someone seeking asylum who is offered work and accommodation, but is then controlled, threatened and exploited. Learners build useful vocabulary, discuss warning signs and practise how to call a helpline if they are worried about themselves or someone else.
To read more about The Salvation Army’s modern slavery response and how to report concerns, visit our Modern Slavery page.
Go Further
The Salvation Army's International Positional Statement on Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking.
Our vision is to bring an end to slavery, fight for social justice and respond with compassionate care.
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