High school student spending year abroad in Europe.?
And I want to learn a new language as well as experience the culture. Only problem is a lot of European countries speak awesome english, or want to practice it. What european countries(preferably West) speak not so much English? I want to be forced to speak a lot of the languge of the country, I want to isolate myself from English speakers. I am thinking along the lines of Belgium,Austria,Switzerland,Germany,France,etc. I don't really liek Spanish btw, and please dont recommend something like spanish or eastern european liek polish.
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I had a wonderful time in the Czech Republic last summer and would recommend going to Praha. However... whereever you choose to go, simply make it known by attempting to speak in the local language that you wish to practice. Don't give up! Be persistent in using as little English as possible and choosing to speak in the local language. People will appreciate your effort and reward you with assistance.
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well programs like YFU and AYUSA as well as some other ones say that its recommended, not REQUIRED to know the language of a certain country. As for the other programs, some aren't really specific so i would suggest what they suggest also: just contact them and they should be able to answer any of the questions you have. I did.
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