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Language opens doors to a new culture! Learn while you study abroad

One of the major advantages of going to study abroad in a new country is the opportunity one gets to learn about a new culture and meeting people from different ethnicities. Apart from the higher quality education that one hopes to obtain from a study abroad stint, there are other externalities that one can gain, such as the learning of a new language.

Learning a new language while you start overseas education, can not only open doors to the riches of a new culture but will also look great on your resume. Students who can show their proficiency in speaking more than one language are given extra preference when it comes to job opportunities in this globalized world. Moreover learning a language like French, while you study abroad can help you in scoring points additional points for your CRS score should you decide on immigration to Canada in the future. As is learning German, should you opt to move to Germany or Switzerland? Additionally learning a second language can also benefit you personally as it has been proven to boost brain development, concentration and productivity. Now that we have convinced you on the benefits and importance of learning a new language. We provide you with some tips on acquiring proficiency in a new language. It is not easy by any means and will take quite a bit of hard work and perseverance on your part but it definitely can be done.

Don’t hesitate to speak in the new language

Many students who are learning a new language while they study abroad are extremely shy about trying out their newly acquired language skills on the locals. They fear that they will be laughed at for their mistakes or for their different accent. However many experts advise that it is important to start talking a new language from the very beginning itself. Making mistakes is a part of the learning process as you learn to grapple with the difficult words and unique accent of the new tongue. Also as a student in a foreign university you will likely be there for a limited amount of time, therefore it’s important to plunge right in and start speaking the new language so that you can make the most of your study abroad time.

Engage in light activity while you learn

It has been proven by a new study that engaging in light activity such as walking or cycling while you learn a new language can help your brain retain what it has learned better. You can cycle around your university campus while listening to instructional tapes on your iPod or go on the elliptical in your university gym while listening to a podcast on your phone. Many audiobooks and podcasts are available for listening on the go, which can help you exercise while you learn a new language. Exercising helps your brain to release vital neurochemicals which speed up the process of learning in your brain.

Practice wherever you get the opportunity

One of the mantras of successfully learning a new language is practicing whenever you get the opportunity. When you go to the local café to get your morning cup of Jo, don’t order in English, though the barista there can perfectly understand it. Make the effort to greet him in the local language and place your order in it too. Take the opportunity to speak in the local language while asking for directions or shopping while you study abroad.  It may seem silly and embarrassing at first but doing so will give you a more immersive experience and the confidence you require to speak effortlessly in the new language. It also help to change your social media settings to the new language and watch popular serials and movies in the language with subtitles initially and then when you gain more confidence without the help of subtitles.

Have fun while learning

Learning a new language need not be a boring endless process of conjugating verbs or memorizing difficult to pronounce phrases. You can make it more fun by joining a community of learners where you can make new friends. You can set challenges and friendly matches for your friends and yourself.  There are a number of apps that make a game out of the learning process which you can add to make it more fun for you. You can also be more adventurous and join an amateur poetry or song writing club in the new language while studying abroad.

Join a community of learners

As with everything else, there is strength in numbers when learning a new language while you study abroad. Joining a community of learners can give you the opportunity of exchanging notes and asking questions with other learners. If you are not able to join a language class for lack of time or other constraints while you study abroad, you can take your learning process online and rely on any of the many forums dedicated to the purpose.  There are many online forums as well as social media communities that are dedicated to learning a new language and you can find help with your learning process in these forums.

To know more about the benefits of studying abroad and how it can help you achieve more in your career, contact Global Tree Overseas Education and Immigration Consultants, the most trusted overseas education consultants in India.

 

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Formulate a perfect study plan for GRE!

Plan your GRE Preparation and work out your Plan!

Students who plan on pursuing overseas education at universities in USA will need to provide scores for their GRE test to be considered for admission. The GRE score is one of the most important aspects for the admission process. As such preparation for the same must be well planned and meticulous. One needs to plan a proper schedule for study as well as stick to it diligently in order to succeed. It is extremely important to have a realistic assessment of one’s strong points and weak areas as well as plan out a realistic timeline for scheduling a study plan.

Setting realistic time goals during your GRE Preparation

It is of vital importance to set a realistic goal and timeline while preparing for GRE test. One way in which a student can come up with a fair estimate of time required to study for the Graduate Record Examinations is to take a mock test at the start of your preparation. Needless to say, one mock test will not be able to give you a complete picture of the preparation required. But it can definitely help you to gauge your potential and identify the areas which need polishing up. It is also useful to have a fair idea of the colleges you are targeting and the GRE score that is required for admission to these colleges. This can help you have a better idea of the GRE score you are targeting as well as the time that is required for preparation.

Set a realistic timeline while you plan GRE prep

Some students, especially those who are attempting the Graduate Record Examinations along with other commitments such as office work or college studies tend to make the mistake of scheduling too little time for their preparation. It is important to take into account your current level of preparation as well as the targeted score you are hoping to achieve. Most students need to put in at least 200 hours of dedicated effort to succeed at their attempt at the test. This will require you to put in at least an hour a day of targeted effort during your GRE preparation. If your daily commitments prevent you from achieving an hour of effort on weekdays then make sure to cover this time on the weekends.

Identify your weak areas in GRE Syllabus

As you prepare for Graduate Record Examinations, you will get an idea of the areas in which you need more work. If you are keen on improving your score in a particular area then you will definitely need to assign more time for preparation and strengthening of those areas. A best coaching center such as Global Tree should be able to help you identify your weak spots and also suggest strategies to improve your performance.  It is also important to remember that even a single percentile point change will require significant amount of preparation. It is therefore necessary to dedicate sufficient time for preparation

Do not ignore your other commitments during GRE Exam

Some zealous students who are dedicated to preparing for GRE can make the mistake of going the other extreme and putting the rest of their life on hold while preparing for the test. Many students think that by dedicating a month of intensive study for the test, they can perform as well as if they had put in 3 to 4 months of structured preparation. However, sacrificing your personal time, studies and job at the altar of Graduate Record Examinations can actually prove to be counter-productive. You may end up feeling burned out with all the preparation just before the crucial test day and also in a stressful situation on account of ignoring the other aspects of your life. When it comes to preparation it is best to approach it in a balanced manner with a specific amount of time set aside each day.

Take the help of others experienced with GRE

When formulating a strategy for test preparation it is best to rely on the advice of friends who have already given the test as well as experts in the field who are well versed with the nuances of the test. Joining a coaching class can greatly help you in this regard as you will not only have a peer group to fall back on and prepare with, but also the advice of your class faculty at your disposal.

To know more about preparing for the GRE and preparing for other gateway exams such as IELTS, GMAT, SAT, PTE Academic, TOEFL and so on contact Global Tree Overseas Education Consultants at Begumpet, Hyderabad. Global Tree has a dedicated GRE coaching center with state of the art classrooms and expert faculty that can help you achieve your targeted score in the test.