Children are told “learn to read and it will open up a new world to you”. This is true for adults too, especially when it comes to learning another language. Whatever your reasons for learning, the benefits of a different language are numerous.
As the author and scholar Nicholas Ostler says:
Immersive language learning is one of the best ways that you can pick up a new language, however it’s not the only way, and a combination of language learning techniques will often be the most effective. Here are 4 reasons why you should attend language lessons before and after your immersive language learning experience.
1. You’ll Be More Confident
Here at Lingoo we believe that travel should be as authentic and as enriching as possible. So here’s five reasons why, when it comes to really experiencing a new country, we think homestays are better than hotels.
1. Understand The Culture
When visiting a new place, especially for a short time, it can be hard to really make a connection with it and get to know its intricacies. However, with a Lingoo homestay, understanding the culture of the country you are visiting will be a main focus of your trip.
Culture shock is quite simply the emotions arising from moving from familiar surroundings to unfamiliar surroundings. An unfamiliar climate, new foods, different ways of dressing, new language and differences in behaviours or etiquette in a new culture will likely, at times, have you feeling overwhelmed, disorientated, vulnerable and maybe even anxious or lonely.
But it will pass and there are lots of things you can do to prepare for and combat it, here’s our top tips for dealing with culture shock during your homestay.
