Some
people think that you can master the language only if you
study
it abroad, in the native speaking environment.
Nowadays many
people believe a foreign language can be studied
independently
(on one’s own) and it is not necessary to live abroad,
but
others totally disagree with this point of view and I can understand
them.
In my
opinion, a language can be completely mastered if you only
have
lived abroad. First of all, if a person is going to study a language
abroad,
he/she will learn it much faster, communicating with native
speakers.
Secondly, life in another country gives a chance to
immerse
in traditions, history and habits of another country and to
understand
better their way of life. Finally, life abroad allows people to
communicate
with the natives and understand their pronunciation.
On the
other hand, a number of people argue that studying abroad is
a waste
of time and money and it is not worth going there. Besides,
they
claim people should find a good teacher and learn a language
with
him/her.
I do not
consider these arguments really crucial because people will
never
gain a language experience in their own country. A person,
who
really wants to know a language and understand it on a perfect
level,
will never regret spending money or time on his/her hobby.
In
conclusion, I am totally sure that the best way of learning a foreign
language
is to live abroad and communicate with native speakers.
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