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These days, many parents choose to send their children to study abroad. Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad.

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Studying abroad is at the peak of popularity, and everyone wants to study in another country, but do they know the advantages and disadvantages of foreign education? If we talk about advantages, there are a lot of them.
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, it gives you experience and knowledge about the culture of another country.
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, you can
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 your English and get
better
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a better
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 education because in another country they can have
higher
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 education level.
In addition
, you can learn how to take responsibility for your life.
On the other
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 it has disadvantages that can bring a lot of problems. First is the language barrier. If you have bad English speaking abilities or don't know it well, you won't understand a lot of things and you will not be able to express yourself.
Second,
many people have to work because
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 money, you will not have enough cash even for basic needs. In
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 if you want to study abroad it's ok, but you have to be ready to study there.
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Ensure that your introduction clearly outlines what the essay will discuss. You have mentioned that you will discuss advantages and disadvantages, but it could be more explicitly stated.
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Expand on your arguments with more specific details and examples to strengthen your points.
coherence and cohesion
Try to integrate linking words and phrases to connect your ideas more smoothly. This will improve the flow of your essay.
coherence and cohesion
The essay contains a clear introduction and conclusion, which is important for organizing your thoughts.
task response
It addresses both advantages and disadvantages of studying abroad, fulfilling the task requirements.

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