Homebodies can have a world view, too
Many experts consider the most effective
method of learning a new language to be a total immersion in a native-speaking
environment. It is quite easy to see why, as it is possible to practice new
techniques
and information learned immediately, and with almost every person you come into
contact with. There are several downsides to this sort of learning, though, and
I will discuss them in some depth here. Major considerations are financial,
personal, and cultural, and these will obviously have different weightings
depending on the individual taking them into account. You may find that the pros
of doing an
Italian course Miami completely outweigh the cons (a big pro being the
proximity to some great beaches!).
It may not be feasible to uproot yourself from your current
life in order to acquire a second (or more) language. If your employer requires
you to
learn a new language as part of an international relocation, then so be
it, but many people cannot leave their families, homes, employment or social
circles in order to move to a new country, or even continent. It can be both
expensive and lonely (although personally rewarding, should you succeed in
involving yourself in your adopted home). Instead of moving to a small village
in the Italian countryside, it may be preferable for many reasons for you to
take an
Italian
course Chicago, right in your own home town. You will have the benefits
of family and friends nearby, and also be able to continue your employment
without too much interference from your
Italian course Boston.
If you are hesitant about moving to a different country, or
perhaps don't want to go through the rigmarole of arranging a foreign student
visa, you are not alone. It's not
uncommon for people
to be almost phobic about being left alone in an entirely different country, and
the idea of having to negotiate a whole new environment, as well as wrap your
tongue around a new language and absorb all the new written words, can be
frankly terrifying for some. If the idea of navigating your way through
day-to-day life in Stuttgart is too much to bear, perhaps doing a
German course Miami is a more sensible choice for you. If you have
plenty of time before your planned holiday or professional transfer, you could
easily look into enrolling in a
German course Chicago for a few months before you leave. Efficiency is
what the Germans are famous for, anyway!
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