The study abroad experience is more than just what you learn in the classroom. It’s about the cultural immersion, meeting people from all over the world, the opportunity to explore corners of the world previously unknown and broadening your knowledge of the world we live in. One great way to enhance your study abroad experience is to learn a foreign language. Whether it’s the native language of your study abroad destination or a language you...
In today’s competitive work environment, knowing two or more languages is crucial to professional success. Consider learning Portuguese in Portugal as you expand your horizons. Portuguese is a valuable language to know for the countries and people that speak it worldwide, especially in countries with growing and stable economies. This is a fun and interesting language to learn and relatively easy compared with many others. Do a language stud...
Learning another language is like figuring out how to play the guitar, or trying to pick up any other new hobby. It takes practice. It takes commitment. It takes interest. And while grasping the intricacies and nuances of languages seems to come easier for some people than others, everyone should learn a second language. The fever for English education around the world is high, and the hotness for English teachers continues to rise. However...
Taiwan, officially the Republic of China, is a lovely little island off the coast of China that very few people seem to have ever heard of. I remember telling my friends that I was going to study abroad in Taiwan only to hear, “Oh Thailand? Cool!” in response more often than not. In reality, Taiwan offers a unique, vibrant, rich culture with friendly people, a great language learning environment, and great food. Taiwan operates us...