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Why study Spanish abroad?
Being
able to study a foreign language in the country where it is spoken is
a great advantage, which allows you to immerse yourself in the language
and the culture. As you improve language skills and expand your knowledge
of this new place, you make your own place in the world a little larger.
You view the world in a different manner and include yourself in a group
of people that consider themselves citizens of the world. There is no
substitute for living and studying in a foreign country if you want to
gain in-depth knowledge of another culture's customs, people, and language.
Grow
and learn:
Sstudy abroad is an experience which matures you personally and
intellectually. Being exposed to new ways of thinking and living,
results in personal growth and independence. Students generally
return home with more confidence in themselves and pride in what
they have achieved.
Broaden your horizons. Study abroad can broaden your intellectual
horizons and deepen your knowledge and understanding of international,
political, and economic issues. Return from your trip abroad with
a more informed and accurate perspective on world affairs. You will
probably also gain a broader understanding of, and appreciation
for, your own home country, its way of life, and its role in international
affairs.
Boost your employment prospects:
Study abroad can also enhance your employment prospects, especially
in the fields of business, international affairs, and government
service. More and more employers seek graduates who have studied
abroad because they know that students who have completed study
abroad are likely to have international knowledge and awareness
and often second-language skills.
Your Goals and Reasons There are many possible benefits of foreign
studies but the most important reason to study Spanish abroad is
your own reason. Your own goals may include, learning or perfecting
a second language. Or maybe you want to learn about another culture,
or travel and meet new people. It’s a good idea to write down
some of your ideas and goals and share them with a professor or
your family. They can help you in choosing the right program for
you, and also keep your focus when abroad.
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Why
learn Spanish?
Below you can some of the reasons why the Spanish language and culture
has become so popular as well as some facts about the language.
· Spanish is spoken by more than 500 million people worldwide
and is official language in 21 countries, with over 330 million native
speakers.
· In USA alone there are more than 30 million native Spanish
speakers and it is the number is still increasing.
· Spanish is an official language in many international organizations
(i.e. United Nations, GATT, etc.) and is widely used in the world
of art and tourism.
· By learning Spanish you will be able to better understand
the Spanish/ Latin American cultures, which has made some of the greatest
contributions to the world of art and literature.
-Just to mention a few famous artist there are Goya, Picasso, Miró
and Dali and authors like Cervantes, Garcia Marques and Isabel Allende
have made a great contribution to the world of literature.
· The improvements in the Spanish and the South American economies
in the last decades and the opening to the south of the American trading
association (NAFTA) is making Spanish an even more important language
in the world of business
· The Spanish culture is inviting: over 55 thousand students
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Why Learn Spanish abroad in Spain?
It's
faster and easier.
When you study in the country where the language you want
to learn is spoken, you learn at a much faster pace, as you are
hearing and communicating in the language all day long instead of
just a few hours a week in class. When you study Spanish abroad
at a langauge school you’ll learn the Spanish language much
faster (with less effort) than you would at home, because you are
constantly surrounded by native speakers of the language. On average,
students studying a language where the it is spoken learn as much
in one month in Spanish courses abroad as they do in one semester
of study in their home country
It's
more effective.
In the classroom teachers will focus on improving your vocabulary
and your understanding of the Spanish language and from day one everything
is done in Spanish. If you Study Spanish abroad it is very effective
because you live in the country and therefore continue learning all
day long by doing normal things such as shopping, going to the movies
or a restaurant and speaking Spanish.
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It's
more fun.
It is more motivating to study Spanish abroad and you learn while
having a friendly conversation, participating in cultural or sport
activities or by going out at night with new friends. It’s certainly
not boring and you will find it is much easier to learn Spanish in
Spanish courses abroad. |
*What
you need to know before you leave home
to attend Spanish courses abroad in Spain
There is more to preparing your trip abroad to Spain
than just purchasing an airline ticket and packing a suitcase. There
are many details to arrange before a Spanish study abroad program
and and it is always a good idea to plan ahead. This section has
information about things you need to consider before leaving for
your trip to study Spanish abroad.
Click
here to read more... |
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