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Learning a foreign language can be done in a variety of ways. You can attend a nearby class, study from a book or an app, or travel to the United States and learn there. Each of these has pros and cons, but which is the most efficient, and what do you need to know before you get started?

It's one thing to learn a language's theory and vocabulary from a textbook at home; it's quite another to live abroad and be continuously exposed to it. Even while both of these strategies can help students acquire valuable language skills, only one of them has been proven to hasten language acquisition.

Language acquisition through immersion is significantly more successful than traditional classroom instruction, reading from a book, or using an app. This requires surrounding yourself with the language in other spheres of your life, and utilizing it regularly and appropriately. 

What to Know Before You Begin Learning English

Congratulations on taking the plunge to learn English! There are a few things you should know before learning English. Read the following article for helpful hints. 

1. Is English Easy to Learn?

The majority of students start speaking English and mastering its fundamentals quickly because it is a simple language to learn at first. More advanced levels of learning become slightly more challenging, especially if you want to gain fluency. However, don’t let that discourage you from becoming proficient in  English. 

You are the only one who can ensure your success or failure; therefore, if you are committed, you can accomplish learning English. The most crucial aspect of learning a new language is to allow it to be a part of your everyday life.

2. What Distinguishes the English Language from Other Languages?

It is adaptable and diverse because it has incorporated words from nearly every other language over the course of its history. Its clear word order and straightforward inflections are also apparent. English is a rich and diverse language because there are numerous methods to express the same thoughts or emotions.

3. Be Consistent 

A key to learning a foreign language like English is to be consistent. If you are not in an actual class that meets on a particular day and time, create a schedule to learn English consistently. The more consistent you are, the quicker you will learn and retain the language. 

4. Reward Yourself 

Set goals for yourself! When you reach those goals, reward yourself. You can set goals for consistency, a certain number of words or phrases learned, or lessons and chapters completed. The options are endless. Think through what motivates you to learn and create a learning environment to help you achieve fluency and success.

5. Stay Positive

Learning a new language can be challenging and discouraging. It is important to stay positive and try hard not to get discouraged at the first signs of difficulty or if you aren’t catching on right away. Be persistent and strive to stay positive to increase your fluency. 

6. Engulf Yourself in English 

The more English is a part of your daily life, the quicker you are going to learn it. There are many ways you can surround yourself with English. Here are a few ideas:

• Watch movies and television shows in English
• Listen to music, podcasts, and talk radio in English
• Read books, magazines, blogs, and newspapers in English
• Label items around your house in English with sticky notes
• Change your operating system’s language to English on your laptop, tablet, and mobile phone 

Obviously, the best way to surround yourself with the English language is to move to the United States to learn the language through immersive language learning. Because you are surrounded by and utilizing the language constantly in your daily life, immersion-based language development is especially successful.

Where to Study English in the United States? 

Orlando, Florida is an ideal location to study English in the United States. Orlando, a lovely city in central Florida, offers a lot of benefits. Orlando provides the ideal fusion of convenience, entertainment, and outdoor beauty, from magnificent lakes to thriving nightlife.

Here are just a few highlights Orlando, Florida has to offer:

• Conveniently located in central Florida
• Florida's second-best city for public transportation (so you will not need a car)
• Many exciting attractions
  • Theme parks
  • Water parks
  • Water sports
  • Beaches
  • Shopping
  • Art museums
  • Nightlife
  • Dining
  • Breweries
  • Wildlife

Orlando is home to Pluris Academy, which has an adult English to speakers of other languages (ESOL) program that offers a variety of techniques, including English labs, that offer real-world situational practice to help students practice and achieve high-level proficiency, as well as comfort in the language and culture. 

Our focus at Pluris Academy's ESOL program is on personal connections facilitating an acceleration into fluency and cultural integration. Participants in our adult ESOL program are issued an I-20 that is valid for four years. This is an added plus if you want to spend more time in the United States, without having to think about your visa expiring.

If you are still trying to decide if being involved in an ESOL program is what you want, take some time to read Why Take ESOL? This article will explain just a few advantages of being bilingual. 

We at Pluris Academy will be happy to answer any other questions you may have. Please feel free to contact us through this link.