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325. Attending Language School: My Exper...

Thomas Wilkinson
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In 2019, I enrolled in a Chinese language school in Taiwan. Today, I want to talk about my experiences.

I’ll discuss why I decided to go to a language school, what an average day at language school looked like, the benefits and challenges of language schools, and give all of you some tips and advice on how to choose an English language school!


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Vocabulary

  • Enrol (Verb): To register or sign up for a course, school, or programme.
  • Curriculum (Noun): The subjects or courses offered by a school or educational program.
  • Accountability (Noun): The responsibility to justify your actions or results.
  • Intensive (Adjective): Requiring significant effort, energy, or focus within a short time frame.
  • Stipend (Noun): A fixed regular payment, often for educational or living expenses.
  • Immersive (Adjective): Providing a completely absorbing environment, often used in language learning contexts.


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