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Sample 1

Learn English in an English-speaking Country

As economic globalization accelerates, language plays a vital role incross-boundary communication. An international language like English isinevitably popular among language learners all over the world. And there is awidespread concern whether or not to go abroad for one's English study. To methe answer is undoubtedly a yes, since it provides a chance not only to learnthe language, but also to understand the culture.

First of all, going to an English-speaking country is a better way to createan ideal language-learning environment. As it is said, when in Rome, do asRomans do. Thus it can be inferred that a better way to learn how Romans behaveis to go to Rome and observe their way of life. It is also true with Englishstudy. In an English-speaking country, one is likely to be exposed to morechances to communicate with native speakers rather than being confined to bookknowledge only. On his stay in London, a student will have a taste of royalEnglish himself, thus it is easier for him to improve his pronunciation andintonation through imitation. Surrounded by native speakers, a language learnerwill also find it very helpful in improving other skills like speaking, readingand writing.

Moreover, a student going abroad not only enhances their language proficiencybut also comes into direct interplay with a new culture, which is an integralpart of language study. Some linguists maintain that one cannot fully grasp alanguage unless he knows about the culture profoundly, for language is only amedium to conduct communication. Thus living with English-speaking people, onecan obtain a vivid first-hand understanding of some idioms, slang and thecultural background And this personal experience will be very difficult toachieve-whatever abundant study resources can be accessed to domestically. Bychatting with native speakers in daily life, students can gain an insight in theculture.

Judging from all the analysis above, we may safely come to such a conclusionthat going to an English-speaking country is advantageous for English learners.A study experience abroad is such a practice to double the achievements withhalf the efforts. Fully utilizing the chance to get a deeper involvement in theexotic culture, students may become real masters of English.

Sample 2

Learn English at Home

Where and when we study are important factors for the success of learning.But experienced teachers or a desirable language environment will do us no goodunless we take the initiative to study. Recently the number of students goingabroad for further study has undergone a phenomenal growth, which has evokedvarious opinions. And personally, I do not appreciate such a choice because agood command of English is also accessible at home.

First it is man's own initiative and the subsequent efforts that make thedifference in the result of learning. That accounts for a handful of admirablestories of students from poor families who became successes later. In sharpcontrast, those who are slack with studies will find it all the same even iftheir parents send them to top universities in the world. It is the learners'inner drive that predetermines their final success.

Second, students nowadays can get access to every resource needed in the homecountry to improve English. With fundamental changes in multimedia and Internet,a student can enjoy TV programs or broadcast in English chat with nativespeakers on line, get a copy of the latest issue of foreign magazines ornewspapers, etc. Students with a firm determination will find a variety of studyresources to their avail at home, which also eliminates the negativeconsequences' such as cultural shock to the minimum.

Third, to study English abroad entails a considerable amount of investmentfrom the family. According to statistics, more than 60 percent of Chinesestudents abroad are financially backed up by their parents. The tuition andliving expenses amount to about 200, 000 RMB per year on the average, which isbeyond the means of the students and puts their parents under severe burden andyoungsters' independence into shade. Therefore financially it is a sensiblechoice neither on the part of parents nor on the part of students.

Although going abroad to study seems to have gained ground among youngsters,students are advised not to go with the stream blindly. Taking all the factorsinto account, both parents and children should regard this option in a newlight. If it is highly likely to attain a good level of English at home, why dowe take the trouble of going all the way to a foreign land to achieve it?