What are some of the benefits of committing to a year-long language study abroad program?
A year studying a foreign language overseas will accelerate your language acquisition and improve your academic skills, permitting you to advance rapidly toward acquiring fluency. Sustained contact with native speakers and uninterrupted practice — using language to accomplish daily routines, participate in conversations, and make formal arguments — are the proven methods for acquiring a second “first-language.” If you aspire to make your second language second nature, the year-long language program provides the extended and sustained linguistic and cultural immersion you need. Studying another language for a year overseas has numerous academic benefits. When you learn a second language, you will be better prepared for the verbal sections of standardized tests, such as the ACT and SAT. You will also improve your general reading and writing skills. Furthermore, knowing a second language and having extensive cultural experiences overseas will likely make you more desirable to college an
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