How do I travel to a foreign country?

U.S. citizens may need a visa to enter a foreign country. Before traveling to another country, contact its embassy or consulate as far in advance as possible to find out: Whether you must apply for a visa to visit the country, and when. If the country has any other requirements you must meet before you can enter.

Why is English important for Travelling?

Rather than having to rely on tour guides that speak your native language and being restricted to taking organised tours, speaking English allows you significantly more freedom and the opportunity to explore more independently and creatively. English is an important and useful language to know when you travel.

How can I travel to a foreign country to learn English?

There are several great options for travelers. Go to a language school. Many people travel to a foreign country primarily to attend a language school! Search for programs in the area you’re visiting. Let’s say you’re spending your gap year in South Korea.

What does it say about you as a traveler if you’re not fluent?

Had I just walked up to him, asked for directions in loud English, that cultural interaction would never have happened. Even if you aren’t fluent in a language, it says a lot about you as a traveler if you take the time to learn new phrases in a foreign language.

Why should you speak the language when visiting a country?

Avoid miscommunication. Most visitors who don’t speak the language struggle to communicate even the simplest things to locals. Suddenly, trying to buy a shirt or deposit money at the bank becomes lost in translation. 2. Language Is the Best Way to Experience the Culture

Do you brush up on your foreign language skills before traveling?

If you brush up on key words and phrases before traveling to a new country, you will save yourself time and money. Before leaving on a recent trip to Italy, I made sure I knew how to order certain food staples (coffee and croissants) and ask basic directions.