{"id":315,"date":"2012-05-11T12:51:45","date_gmt":"2012-05-11T12:51:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.noplacetobe.com\/featured\/?p=315"},"modified":"2012-05-11T17:58:33","modified_gmt":"2012-05-11T17:58:33","slug":"how-to-learn-english-abroad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.noplacetobe.com\/featured\/how-to-learn-english-abroad\/","title":{"rendered":"How to learn English abroad."},"content":{"rendered":"

We as English speakers have it very lucky, almost everywhere we travel to we\u2019re likely to find someone who can at least speak enough English to help us get by.\u00a0 I often find myself wondering how much more difficult it must be for a non-native English speaker to travel.\u00a0 Not only do they face the normal challenges of traveling but they have to do it all in their second language, often to other non-native English speakers.<\/p>\n

That being said, I\u2019m always surprised by the incredible standard of English spoke around the world even by those who perhaps don\u2019t have the financial backing to take proper lessons. So how do these people learn to speak English and what lessons can I take from them to improve my chances of learning another language.<\/p>\n

Kaplan International Colleges have pulled together some very interesting information showing how some people studying English have benefited from some unorthodox methods.<\/p>\n

Unsurprisingly the majority think that traveling to an English speaking country and taking lessons is the best way to go about learning English. However, what does come as a shock is how many people think watching television shows has helped them, 82%, with comedies proving particularly popular and friends especially. CSI even gets a mention although I\u2019m sure a lot of the language in that show must be very challenging for someone learning the language.<\/p>\n

Harry Potter is flying the flag for England as well with 24% of the 79% who said movies were beneficial for them learning English naming Harry Potter as the most helpful. Also because of the film the majority said they would chose England as their destination to learn English, although the stats show the US is an equally as popular choice.<\/p>\n

It seems media plays a huge part in helping people to learn English, whether it\u2019s movies, tv series or music they can all help improve your language skills. But\u2026 where is the best place to learn English? I might be biased but I\u2019d have to say England but not for Harry Potter, I can\u2019t stand that guy.<\/p>\n

Check out the full info-graphic below from Kaplan.<\/p>\n

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\n<\/a>Infographic: How to learn English<\/a>via Kaplan Blog<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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