Every year numerous students migrate overseas for higher education as this experience would be beneficial for them and help them to get their dream jobs. Every coin has two sides, on the darker side when students migrate abroad they face many challenges such as cultural shock, climate change, and language barriers. In this blog, we will try to help the students by sharing some tips and strategies to overcome the language barrier so that they can enjoy and make their academic journey memorable.
Secret tips to overcome language by the international students in Canada:
Know the basics:
Firstly, international students should focus on learning the basic words such as Hello, goodbye, and thank you because the places where English is spoken widely people use different phrases in the same language so international students find it difficult to understand the phrases. It’s better they learn basic phrases and words that are commonly used by the native people ahead of traveling to Canada. Students can get help from their overseas friends as they can help them learn phrases or they can download the apps such as Duolingo, in which you can learn any language free of cost.
Listen and Learn:
This would be the best approach for the students, as during their initial days in the foreign country, students should observe the native speakers and how they are communicating with each other and what common phrases they are using; for instance” How are you” is translated into” “how’s it goin” in Australia to make it short. Similarly, “eh” is a common phrase used by Canadians to say” excuse me” Students can try to learn these phrases and try to use them to get familiar with the foreign slang
Invest in an English language dictionary:
Although, these days students have online translators they are not reliable in terms of long sentences so it is better to invest in a foreign language dictionary to learn the common phrases and words used by the native people.
Enroll in language classes:
Many foreign universities provide language classes to students who have English as a second language. By enrolling in these classes students can make their base strong in the English language which will help them to communicate with the native people during their stay in Canada.
Accept Cultural immersion:
International students should interact with the local community by taking part in cultural events and festivals to get familiar with the culture.