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"My experience of coming to the UK"
Recent immigrant Emmanuel Esteve arrived in the UK from Togo unable to speak any English. Three months later, he tells Headliners about his experience.
When Emmanuel Esteve came to the UK from Togo in September 2007 he could speak no English. He found it difficult to settle into a school in a country with a very different outlook to his own.
Now, three months later, he tells Headliners some of the experiences he had and differences he has noticed. He talks about the early days and his aspirations.
About this story
Words and photos by Emmanuel Esteve, 15, from Bexley.