As a part of education, students should spend a period of time living in another country to learn its language and culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Whether
students
should allocate a part of their time to studying in a foreign country remains controversial. I disagree with the idea of semester abroad programs due to
financial reasons and other available viable ways, such
as using technology
to acquire the
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language
and cultural knowledge.
Firstly
, conducting a part of the curriculum overseas is impractical in terms of finance. It undoubtedly leads to the rise in tuition fees which, in turn, puts more burdens on parents, especially those with decent incomes. Some advocates argue that in some countries the tuition is subsidized [artly by governments, so parents are not responsible for the entire increase. However
, given that the state budget is limited, if governments choose a more expensive option for education, it means that the share for other essential areas such
as healthcare, welfare or infrastructure are
likely to be reduced, indirectly affecting the well-being of a nation.
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Secondly
, technology
can be utilized to explore a culture and acquire a language
. Some people
might think that relocating to a country where people
speak the students
' target language
can help improve their speaking skills and confidence because students
have opportunities to engage in real-life conversations with locals. However
, many recently developed internet platforms such
as Cambly, allow students
to connect with people
from every corner of the world and practice language
at a much more affordable price. Likewise
, documentary programs from channels such
as Nat Geo or Discovery with state-of-the-art filming techniques offer viewers, at almost no cost, vivid experiences about the life of people
all over the world.
In conclusion, I contend that forcing students
to move to a foreign country just to learn about its culture and language
creates more stress over monetary issues for both parents and governments. Moreover
, with the advancement of technology
, other equally effective measures are available at a far lower cost. Educators should encourage students
to take advantage of advanced technology
to support their studies and enhance their performance.Submitted by lamminhhuy78 on
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