Second language needs of Cambodian refugees sponsored by the Lutheran Social Services resettlement program in Jacksonville, Florida are reported. The study used observation, structured interviews, and periodic data collection to examine patterns of refugee interaction and to develop a profile of language needs for comparison with the program's existing curriculum. The major finding of the program is a pronounced tendency of the refugees to depend on third parties in situations requiring interaction with Americans. A tendency of the third parties to help these refugees to the extent that it interferes with their language acquisition and acculturation was found to compound this dependency. The sponsors' curriculum was found to correspond to the refugees' language needs established in the profile, but little English use was observed outside the classroom, suggesting the need to change the types of learning activities and services offered in the program. (MSE)