USA Guide: Language

You’ll hardly get around without at least a basic knowledge of English in the US – especially since most Americans aren’t exactly masters in foreign languages. If you still don’t understand the language completely, don’t worry - it’s easier than you might think.

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  English

  Learning and Speaking

  Let’s face it, if you want to be successful in the modern world you have to speak English. Regardless of where you are from, you probably know a lot of English words already. Words like, taxi, bestseller, hotel, hamburger and many others are already part of our everyday lives.

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  Learning English

  How to master the local language effectively

  Learning another language is a challenge. There are many ways of learning English, from language books to videos and online courses. Despite claims such as “learn English in 30 days", there are no shortcuts to speaking and writing fluently. However, our tips will help you learn English more effectively.

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  University

  Proof of English required by American universities

  As a foreign student you must have an adequate knowledge of the English language if you want to study in the U.S. You may have to take some tests to prove this knowledge, and there are many courses to prepare you for those tests.

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