ESSAY OUTLINE ( FOR IELTS ) Topic 17: Oversea studying – foreign language

1. Topic22: The idea of going overseas for university study is an
exciting prospect for many people. But while it may offer some
advantages, it is probably better to stay home because of the
difficulties a student inevitably encounters living and studying in
a different culture. To what extent do you agree or disagree this
statement? Give reasons for your answer. Oversea
Advantages of going abroad:
- Studying other languages abroad expands and improves our
abilities and job prospects.
- In addition, by studying or simply travelling abroad, we can discover
many differences in terms of culture, way of thinking, history, customs
and lifestyle; the awareness of these differences makes us more
tolerant and open-minded.
- What is more, we gain a broader experience of life in general.
- The students must have much more responsibility than ever.
- New friends that offer some advantages.
- Making a new friend is a good exercise to cooperate work with
others.
What are disadvantages?
- alter the traveller''s way of thinking so greatly, that they lose their
cultural identity.
- If he or she integrates into the new society, they will almost certainly
meet difficulties when they try to readjust later to their own culture.
- Another potential problem is that the traveller or student may
become a victim of discrimination, and lose their confidence as a
result.

- Live with the Australians.
- Homestay. Advantage: money, parent’s help Dedication.
- Spoken English not good
- Study and living costs
- At home: Grammar skill good for later.
4. Difficulties for studying a new language:
At your age and level of language learning, there are some things you
can''t change. For example, you can''t change ...
• the innate language learning ability that you were or were not born
with;
• your ability to distinguish between different sounds and your ability
to make them;
• your power of memorization and recall.
5. Millions of people every year move to English – speaking
countries such as Australia, Britain or American, in order to
study at school, college or university. Why do so many people
want to study in English? Why is English such an important
international language? – cambridge 2- 169.
6. Why study English?
- It will enlarge your intellectual, cultural and emotional horizons.
- You experience the unparalleled richness of the narrative, drama,
poetry and other texts produced in English over nearly 1500 years.
- You can explore the variety, subtlety and complexity of the English
language in a wide range of uses.
- It deepens your cognitive skills of critical enquiry and aesthetic
sensitivity – and your personal skills of clear presentation of ideas
and self-confidence.
- The best way to learn about the world
- Provide access to a larger range of knowledge such as in the fields
of literature, science and business.