Wednesday, 13 February 2013

Why You Need to Study English in Wellington, New Zealand

By Henry Herd


If you have recently arrived in New Zealand and plan on staying for longer, it is very important that you learn the English language as soon as you can. Since English is the world's second most used language, learning the language will also be beneficial when you travel to other countries across the globe.

It may not be as hard as you think it would be to study English - many even consider it quite an 'easy' language to learn and understand. With a simple alphabet, and easy words and plurals, you are bound to learn English in no time!

Study English in Wellington, New Zealand. Wellington is a place full of universities and students. You find yourself more "at home" in New Zealand if you are familiar with the English language. Also, it will assist you in studying and understanding other subjects at your university, or in getting you a good job. You should have a clear purpose in mind when learning English as this will motivate you for what you plan to do after you have learnt it.

There are many other advantages of learning English. One, English being the universal language, you can carry out internet searches in an easier manner and retrieve all necessary information from websites. Two, whenever you travel to any other country in the world, there will not be a need for a translator. Going to an English speaking country without a translator or without knowing the language can make your trip more difficult and less enjoyable.

But rather than trying to learn the English language by studying books or listening to cassette tapes or CDs, it always best to leave the teaching to the professional. Enrolling yourself in an English study course will help you learn the language in an efficient manner, while keeping to your own pace. With native English speaking tutors teaching the subject, you can have peace of mind that there is always someone available if you get stuck.

An English course is generally referred to as English Studies Level 3. It provides you with a wide range of skills that include reading, writing, grammar, vocabulary, listening and speaking in English.

While taking the English course, you will find yourself amongst various other students who come from different cultures and ethnic backgrounds. So, there will be an assurance that you are not the only one who is not able to speak the English language fluently.

Studying an English course at a language school not only provide you with the opportunity to learn and understand the language, but also to learn more about other cultures. Many language schools have a variety of students with different nationalities - including people from China, Japan, India and South Africa. Studying with a group of people from another culture allows you to learn their everyday practices and beliefs - giving you a broader understanding into other areas of the world.

So, rather than wasting time and money on 'English study' books, consider enrolling at an English school where you can learn much more about the language by getting taught by a professional. According to statistics, people are able to remember more by being taught verbally than by learning visually on their own. Also, you will find the motivation from other fellow students in the class to help you complete your course.




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