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LANGUAGE IS THE GATEWAY TO A
SOCIETY’S CULTURE AND VALUES
As a student aiming to build a career at a university abroad, it is wise to
know the basics of the newer society that you are throwing yourself into.
English is a global language and knowing it will solve more than half of
your linguistics issues. It is least likely that translations or gadgets used to
translate the lecture aren't available. There could be a few locals who
might try mocking you or trick you with a foreign language, but you can
always remain calm and seek help
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BELOW ARE 5 SIMILAR TIPS FOR OVERCOMING THE
LANGUAGE BARRIER AS AN INTERNATIONAL
STUDENT.
Learning partner: A partner who is in a similar situation or a local
who agrees to help you could be great. Ensure to be in touch and
help whenever in need. This mutual exchange of ideas and
developing friendships can work a lot in your favor. Local tours and
an understanding of their culture can help you be in sync with what
is taught.
It's about the speed: It's not always that you won't understand
English but the accent and the speed at which natives speak will
always be different. Understand this and request your fellows to
speak slowly. Once you are able to make sense of their
pronunciations, you will find yourself comfortable.
Talk less, listen more: In a foreign country, mostly every other
student is likely to feel overwhelmed. Out of excitement, you may
end up talking more but the key is to talk less and listen more.
Listening more will help you grasp the native ways of
communication.
Thanks, sorry, and please: Visit any place yet the basic manners of
saying sorry, thank you and please can instantly win you over
people. Learn the spelling and pronunciation of these 3 magical
words in the native language. Use them whenever you miss out on
any word or things to politely ask for help.
Gather media resources: Media is a great way to make sense of
any foreign language and culture. Get some well-known movies
and popular TV shows. Try to grasp the pronunciation with the
subtitles. A few media resources should be good for you to
communicate easily. There are a lot many apps that help you learn
and translate different languages.
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314, 3rd Floor, Tulsi Tower,
Above Nexa Showroom,
Geeta Bhawan Square,
Indore,