It is often said “when in Rome, do as the Romans do”. Do you think people should adapt and accept the culture of the country they visit? Do you think it is possible to learn a culture without learning the language?
Some people believe that tourists visiting another
country
ought to adapt to its local culture
. I certainly agree with this
view as following
local Suggestion
follows
culture
shows respect towards it. Also
, I believe that people can’t gain deeper understanding of foreign cultures without learning the native languages.
International tourists must accustom themselves to the culture
of the country
which they are visiting. When tourists adapt to the local culture
of a country
, it shows their respect towards that culture
and the people. If local customs and traditions are not followed and adopted by overseas tourists, it can lead to friction between the tourists and locals. For instance
, overseas women visiting Saudi Arabia are necessarily required to wear “Abaya”, a traditional costume for Muslim women. Women tourists can land themselves in difficulty if they do not adhere to this
custom in Saudi Arabia. In short, when visitors honour the local traditions of the place they visit, they are actually saving themselves a lot of trouble.
As for the importance of learning the local language
, in my opinion, it is impossible to gain deeper understanding
of any Suggestion
a deeper understanding
culture
without learning the native language
. Language
is not only a means of communication; it is also
deeply related to the culture
. In other words
, language
is a fundamental element of any culture
. If a person lacks knowledge of a language
they will be not be able to access the folklore and literature available in that language
. This
, in turn, will hinder their understanding of that culture
. Furthermore
, people are the representatives of a culture
and it is impossible to understand a culture
without interacting with the locals. For this
purpose also
a foreigner has to learn the local language
. Therefore
, language
plays a crucial role in promoting cultural understanding.
In conclusion, foreign tourists must accept and follow the native culture
of the country
they visit as it is an act of paying respect to their culture
. Regarding language
, it is deeply connected to the culture
and should definitely be learned in order to understand the culture
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Use cohesive linking words accurately and appropriately
Linking words are very important in your essay.
To score effectively on your IELTS exam, you should make an effort to implement short concise sentences coupled with linking words.
Almost every sentence in your essay should have a linking word of some sort.
In fact, the only sentences that can omit linking words are your background sentence and thesis.
Linking word examples:
- firstly
- secondly
- thirdly
- in additional
- moreover
- also
- for example
- for instance
- therefore
- however
- although
- even though
- despite