I'm not exactly sure where this question belongs. It's a little strange. Without going into too much detail, I have an acquaintance who has been living in London for several years but has not made great progress in learning English. Her work does not give her much opportunity to use English. Being without family in a foreign country, her social life is centred around her own ethnic community, again limiting opportunities to improve her English. Another problem she has encountered is a ridiculous long waiting time for English language courses. (By this, I assume she means free courses for immigrants. This is a little shocking for me, as language courses for immigrants are a high priority here.)
Although this person is important to my extended family, we are not close friends as I have only met her once before. That situation, plus the language barrier, means I need to tread carefully so as not to give offence. I don't want to appear to disparage her language skills, nor do I want to imply that I know what is best for her.
I would really like to do something to help her learn English - which would improve her education and employment opportunities. I don't live in the country, but will be visiting this summer for a couple weeks. Suggestions would be appreciated.
"ridiculous long waiting time" is probably supposed to be "ridiculously long waiting time."