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What Is The Best & Easiest Language To Take Up As A Hobby?

Language acquisition is one of the primary reasons students study abroad (whether it has to study Herman Hesse in the original German or to ask someone to dance salsa is your motivation). Language schools provide some real advantages to the traditional study abroad program. Language classes can be affordable, in some cases even cheap, they are also more flexible than your typical study abroad experience, and they can provide you with an intensive language immersion experience in spoken and writing. So what is the best and easiest language? Read to find out!

Wherever there is a language spoken, there is a teacher conjugating verbs for foreigners. Language schools are as varied as the languages themselves. Some schools adhere to proven pedagogies and teaching methodologies; other schools consist of a person, a building and a few local housewives offering intensive language training.

What is the best and easiest language to study?

There is no best language, or even easiest; your motivation dictates what you should study (back to the Hesse/salsa reasons, among others.) That said, Spanish is one of the most affordable languages to learn. It is also a very important language for Americans. Spanish is also easier than some languages because of its general grammatical and phonetic consistencies. French and Italian are also popular among college students. Chinese is also a great language to learn, though students should be committed – in addition to the typical challenges of language study you’ll need to consider tones and written characters.

How are language schools flexible?

Most language schools allow you to tailor a program to your needs. Many schools start every Monday; at some, you can start anytime. Classes range from small groups to one-to-one instruction.

What is one to one instruction?

One-to-one language instruction is an intensive and challenging language acquisition format. Imagine spending the day, just you and your instructor, conjugating verbs, practising vocabulary and telling stories. There is no sleeping in class; in fact, you can’t even daydream. You don’t have to wait your turn to practice dialogue, and you don’t have to be embarrassed asking rudimentary questions.

Finally, don’t discount group instruction. There are many benefits to learning the language in a group setting. Group instruction may provide a more rigorous instruction pace, fellow students to meet and learn with, and it’s usually much more affordable.

Where is the best place to study Spanish?

Your goals should determine your destination. There are many Spanish learning meccas including Antigua and Xela, Guatemala; Quito, Ecuador; Cuernavaca, Mexico; Sevilla, Spain; and Buenos Aires, Argentina. One thing is sure, anywhere you go you will find other foreigners to speak English with. The real challenge will be to immerse yourself in the local culture, stay with a family and try to make some local friends. It will do wonders for your Spanish.

With Spanish learning apps that are specifically designed for the needs of kids, learning the Spanish language is made easier and more enjoyable.

Can I earn college credit?

Before considering the credit option, you should determine why you want college credit. If you are trying to satisfy a core language requirement at your university, you may discover that a proficiency exam may satisfy that goal without the additional tuition fees. If you do study a language abroad, many language schools are affiliated with U.S. universities and can provide a transcript for an additional fee. Many U.S. universities have their own Centers for International Students abroad where you can take language classes approved and organized by an American school. They’ll also provide you with a transcript as well as a higher ratio of Ph.D. instructors. The crucial item to remember is that it doesn’t matter who provides transcript proof, if you were taught by a Ph.D. from an Ivy League school, or how well your umlaut pronunciation is if the study abroad advisor at your home institution doesn’t accept those credits – so check with them before you leave!

Can I learn a language in a month?

No, but you can begin to learn a language. You are still learning English every day. Your language acquisition will depend upon your teacher, school, commitment, and length of study. Most students will develop confidence, which is the most important tool for language learning. You will feel more comfortable speaking, listening and trying to communicate in your new language.

Should I use a U.S. Language Placement Service?

At first glance, you may be sceptical as to the credibility of someone who lives in San Francisco but can reserve your space in a school in Chimaltenango. In many ways, these agents and organizations provide a great service. Typically their fees come from the schools, so you pay nothing or next to nothing for their service. They can also provide you with orientation information in English before you go. It is usually in their best interest to connect you with a quality school, as they may hear from you when you return home. However, you can always find language schools on your own in advance on the web, or in-country by showing up at their classroom door.

Can I work and study at a Language School?

Many English teaching opportunities will provide you with a local language instructor during your spare time. This is particularly popular in China, Taiwan, and Korea. There are also other unique language study combination programs including volunteering and language study or adventure sport and language study.

Should I study a non-traditional language?

You should study a language because you want to use it. But if, when you get home, nobody you know speaks Urdu, it might be a challenge to keep the skills you’ve learned fresh. Sometimes, however, an exotic language can be a gift to yourself, not some utilitarian “Donde Esta el Bano?”, But a language studied purely for its beauty and challenge. You may want to travel to some pretty far-flung locations, and speaking with the locals, there might be worth the work even if you never speak it State-side again. However, you choose a school, be sure to pack your patience and flexibility alongside the sunscreen and camera. You’ll not only be seeing the world; you’ll be able to understand what the world’s saying.

Advantages of One-to-One Instruction:

  • Your conversation level will improve enormously. Your speaking confidence will increase as well.
  • You’ll have an opportunity to speak informally with a native every day.
  • Disadvantages:
  • Your learning is dependent upon the quality of your instructor.
  • Your tongue will be tired from speaking a foreign language so much.

Things to Consider:

When signing up at the language school, request that your instructor is changed each week. You have insured a variety of instructors and won’t necessarily be stuck with the first instructor you are assigned, regardless of their teaching ability. There’s no guilt or hurt feelings.

You’ll become very close to your instructor. Be considerate of their culture; certain questions and dialogue topics may be off-limits.

The teacher gets paid whether you learn or not. It is up to you to insist that the teacher is constantly challenging you. It is very easy to spend your days taking walks with your language teacher. Chilling at the local cafe interspersed with local language conversation may not give you the most language instruction for your buck, quid, or euro.

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