A Digital Video piece for BBC News. You can see the original BBC article HERE.

Many refugees face problems of isolation, but things can be particularly challenging for those who are deaf.

The Austrian organisation, Equalizent, based in Vienna, provides courses in sign language and written German for asylum seekers and refugees from Iraq, Afghanistan and Iran.

Some are learning sign language for the first time in their lives.

Shot with:

• Sony FS5
• Metabones Speed Booster Ultra
• Sony a6500
• Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8
• Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 G2
• Aputure Amaran Al-672S LED Panels
• Sennheiser AVX Wireless Microphone System