
Best Countries And Cities To Study English
If you are serious about learning a language it is unavoidable to think about going abroad to practice the language. There are a lot of things that can be done before you go to an English speaking country and spend a lot of money.
If you think you have done everything you can in your local area to improve your English and feel ready to jump into an adventure, then you must read this blog post to help you decide where to go.
First thing first, before you decide which city to land in you must decide on the country.
Apart from language learning there may be many different motivations for each one of us going abroad such as learning the local culture, sight seeing and having fun, being close to some friends and relatives in your new destination, spending as little as possible while learning at maximum pace and more.
Without any specific consideration, most popular natural destinations for English study abroad are England, USA, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, South Africa and Ireland.
On top of these countries there are some other options too such as Malta and Caribbean or even some European countries where English is spoken widely on a daily basis.
So let’s take a look at the most popular destinations and pros and cons of these destinations.
Learning English in England:
England is in the British Isles bordering Scotland and Wales. Population is about 53 million and the currency is British Pound which is 1.28 US Dollar as of June 2017.
Together with the USA, England is at the top of the list when considering English study abroad. It has very old history and tradition of teaching English. As a result there are many great schools, courses and facilities to help you master English.
There are also many choices when it comes to choosing a city. London is a natural destination for many English learners but it comes with an above average cost of living and cost of schools.
The further away you go from London the cheaper it gets. Because England has a long history of language schools and teaching, there are a lot of students and sometimes language learning is abused to land in the country.
Therefore you may see many students working part time or even full time without really attending any language class, this may be possible because there are some schools offering registration but not requiring attendance, don’t lose your focus and stay away from those schools.
Although England may sound like a great destination for language learning there are some disadvantages compared to other destinations, such as the weather, cost of living, many different accents.
Learning English in USA:
USA is a huge country with many great cities and possibilities to enjoy sight seeing and learning different cultures. Every year there are 600 thousand English study students deciding their destination as the USA.
Although you will see a standardized system in all aspects of life throughout the country, you will also have many different choices and characteristics on climate, culture, cost of living, and language schools in different states of the country. For example if you like warm weather you can choose to go to South California, if you like to experience a cosmopolitan city you can go to New York.
Application process for US schools are a little more complicated and takes a little longer compared to many other destinations.
English spoken in the USA is pretty much standard throughout country with a few exceptions however daily spoken language is more casual compared to England for instance.
Learning English in Australia:
Australia is located in the southern Pacific Ocean and has 23.8 million populations. Its capital city is Canberra and other major cities are Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne, Perth, and Adelaide.
With its warm weather and people, Australia is one of the top destinations for English learners. Relatively more relaxed visa rules and part-time working possibilities are Australia’s other advantages.
There are many well-structured language courses or schools in big cities like Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Perth.
Cost of living is lower than England but comparable to the USA. Along with great English learning experience, Australia offers unique nature experiences with its vast landmass.
Learning English in Canada:
English is one of the two Official Languages of Canada, the other one being French. English is more widely used than French and actually many Canadians speak the both languages.
Canada provides many advantages to English learners such as lower cost of living, lower cost of tuitions, close proximity to the USA, very neat spoken English.
Major Canadian cities that offer variety of language schools and even working experiences are Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary. Canada is an amazing country with a lot of things to explore and making Canada even more attractive is its multinational and friendly environment.
Learning English in New Zealand:
New Zealand is in southwestern part of the Pacific Ocean. It has two main islands and has a population of about 5.6 million people. Currency of New Zealand is New Zealand Dollar, which is about 0.73 US Dollars as of Jun 2017.
English is one of the three official languages of New Zealand, the other two being New Zealand Sign Language and Maori Language. Majority of the population speaks English.
New Zealand is somehow offers similar experience to Canada and Australia in having a very friendly multinational atmosphere and variety of choices to attend language schools.
Auckland and Wellington offer great English learning experiences with variety of schools, programs and vibrant city atmosphere. Although big cities may have higher cost compared to other cities in New Zealand, they are still cheaper than their peers in other countries such as UK, USA, Australia.
Learning English in South Africa:
South Africa is on the very southern part of the African continent, it has a population of 55 millions. English is one of the many official languages of South Africa.
There are many language schools especially located in Cape Town South Africa offers great travel experiences with its large territory, wild life, national parks and 2500km coastline.
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