Study Languages Online and Abroad
For languages learners, the options you have can often seem endless. Many of my students dream of going to London, New York or Los Angeles to perfect their English. But, I advise all of them to pay the extra money to go as a part of a language learning program.
The reason is simple: if you go to the U.S. as a tourist, you’ll mostly use tourist Enlish: “How much does that cost?” “I’d like a beer, please.” That kind of thing. The problem is that you can practice that kind of thing in your own country. That’s why language programs can be so invaluable: not because they teach you English (but that’s good, of course) but because they give you a chance to connect with the ‘locals’ on a much deeper level.
And, believe me, that’s worth the extra money.
How do you find programs like that? Google is full of them, but I’ve found another website that lists a lot of programs to learn English (and other languages) according to which country you’d like to learn them in. It’s Study-Languages.com And it’s worth a visit.
May 16th, 2009 at 17:30
I agree with you. One day if I get any oppotunity I’ll join one program like this.
May 17th, 2009 at 13:37
Ali, any time you want to come to Dresden, I’ll show you the city in English. Not the same, but the offer is open.
May 17th, 2009 at 18:40
I wish I could come there. But till I have any chance to go abroad you would be moved somewhere else…