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DreamingCanada



Joined: 10 Feb 2004
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Location: Vancouver

PostPosted: Mon Feb 16, 2004 11:00 am    Post subject: If you want to improve, you must travel! Reply with quote

To learn a language the way natives speak it ... going to that country is the best thing you can do. I know it sounds simple, but the experience you gain, pronounciation, confidence, and practical lessons you learn can't be gained from studying from a book.
I know it sounds easy, but you can even go for a short stay, for example 3 months and you will notice a difference in your speaking ability. It all comes down to your desire an work ethic. I would recommend going to a homestay and school at the same time. You get to practice your English with a native family and apply what you have learned in school. It also saves on costs and you can get "settled in" to your new country quicker.
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ryofromjapan



Joined: 25 Aug 2005
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PostPosted: Thu Aug 25, 2005 6:48 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

How are you getting on?
Now,I'm studying English in Australia.
I just came here about 1 week ago.so, my English is terrible.sorry.
As you told, studying in overseas is a most efficiant way to study English.
I'm in homestay now. And I'm learning many things about English.
But, there is a ploblem. My host mom often go out for dinner friends.
I always feel loneliness.
It's time to finishi our class. see ya!!
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stellara



Joined: 02 Apr 2005
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Location: germany

PostPosted: Fri Aug 26, 2005 3:00 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

yes, you're right! i wanna go to australia or ireland after receiving my degree. i just don't know when and how long.. can anyone recommend a length? i thought about 4-6 weeks, because i want to study afterwards and i can't go for more than three/four month. and it's expensive, too..

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