How do students cross the language barrier?

Before studying abroad, most students have experienced the language barrier of IELTS and TOEFL, but getting high marks does not mean that there are no language problems when studying abroad.

It is not easy to adapt to "English teaching"

"When I was in China, I always felt that my English level was not bad, but after going abroad, I found that it was not so easy to adapt to the English learning environment." Xiao Ming (pseudonym), who has just obtained a master's degree in the UK, said that the teacher speaks fast in class and has many professional vocabulary, so the part that can actually keep up with the last class is very limited.

Wu Hang (pseudonym), who is studying in the United States, said that although language problems are not serious in daily communication and classes, they do exist when trying to make friends with Americans, apply for job interviews and engage in professional work.

Language barriers do not only appear in students who have just arrived abroad. Shuoyang (pseudonym), who has been studying in Canada since high school, said that although he has been abroad for many years, his English ability still lags behind that of local students.

Shao Tong (a pseudonym), who has found a job as a financial journalist in the United States, also said that even after studying and working in the United States for many years, the language problem is still a hurdle.

For some students studying in non-English-speaking countries, the problems brought by language are more obvious. Song, who studied in France, only studied French for half a year before going to France. Although communication is not a big problem at ordinary times, he encountered great difficulties in writing. "It is very challenging for me to write papers during exams and take notes in class. Many things clearly know the meaning, but I just can't write them. "

There will be jokes in life.

Obstacles caused by language also exist in daily life. The most common thing is that when some students order food in foreign restaurants, they often make some jokes because they can't understand the names of dishes on the menu. When communicating with the waiter, you can only use "this" and "that" instead of the name of the dish.

In ordinary communication, because Americans speak faster or English is mixed with some accents and dialects, it is difficult for listeners to understand. And in the process of communicating with foreigners, sometimes I don't understand each other's jokes or metaphors, and sometimes even if I do, I will get stuck in English. These situations have caused embarrassment in the process of communication, and also made many China students feel insecure when communicating with foreigners. In fact, in the non-native environment, some small mistakes or embarrassment are inevitable, so we should correct our mentality.

Talk more and practice more to improve.

Foreign students are also trying to overcome the problems brought by language. "The method I adopted is quite' stupid'." Xiao Ming told the author that in order to keep up with the rhythm of the teacher's lectures, she would record every class and spend several hours studying after class. Although it takes a lot of time, it can make her understand the content of each class.

On the other hand, Wu Hang seized every opportunity to practice oral English. For example, when he takes a taxi abroad, he will take the initiative to strike up a conversation with the driver and strive for the opportunity to speak in class. After class, he often takes the initiative to chat with the professor. "The only way to improve your English is to speak more and practice more. If you can't seize the opportunity to improve abroad, you can only blame yourself. " Wu Hang said.

Some students also said that although they have just arrived abroad, they will encounter some language maladjustment, but under the influence of the English environment, this maladjustment will soon be improved, so students don't have to worry too much about it.

In the face of language problems, in addition to actively adapting to foreign countries, you can also make preparations before studying abroad. Many students who pay attention to English training at home will have more confidence in communication and adapt to the new learning environment more quickly when they go abroad.

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