Tag: language barrier

One of the biggest worries people have when going to a new country is the language barrier. Communication with the locals will not be immediate, and it is something that will have to be built up over time. Here are 10 tips to help you get started when trying to overcome the language barrier.

According to several travel resources, when traveling or living abroad, it’s common to experience culture shock, especially if there are vast cultural differences and a language barrier. However, if you are prepared, the adjustment period doesn’t have to be painful, but rather, the time you spend in a foreign country can be one of the most rewarding and interesting adventures of your life.

Learning Chinese is hard. While nothing substitutes learning in a formal class, these links will help you so that you can become conversant in Chinese.