“So are you, like, fluent?” − Why doing a year abroad doesn’t mean you’ll come back fluent
Study abroad programmes are amazing experiences and they help refine your linguistic skills. But one year doesn’t mean you’ll automatically become fluent.
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Preparing For Your Year Abroad
News Editor Hermione Cook shares her top tips for preparing for the exciting, yet terrifying, year abroad.
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Learning A Language: The Employability Advantage?
Cameron Ridgway explains how learning a language could be the quality that makes you stand out in the jobs market.
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Is Alcohol The Key To Mastering A Foreign Language?
Research suggests a drop of ‘dutch courage’ could have a positive effect on your foreign pronunciation…
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Debunking the Myth: Studying a Languages Degree
Harriet Martin debunks the myths of studying a languages degree.
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Culture Shock: Settling into Life in Brazil
Leila Scola shares her experiences settling into life studying abroad in Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
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Achieving the Employable: Southampton Language Opportunity
It’s no secret that employers LOVE an applicant who can speak a language, but the→
The Year To Learn A Language?
A new British Council campaign is encouraging UK citizens to make 2016 the year to learn a language.
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Choosing Your Year Abroad Destination
Lizzie Gardiner offers her tips on choosing where to go for your year abroad.
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