Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of the article is to explore the impact of foreign travel on language and cultural exchange. It aims to understand the linguistic involvement that occurs when people travel to foreign countries, examining interactions, expectations, values, norms, co-learning, and culture change.
Methodology: The article utilizes a qualitative approach to investigate the relationship between foreign travel and language acquisition. The methodology involves analyzing the experiences of individuals who have traveled abroad, and examining the impact of meeting foreigners, particularly in a multilingual setting.
Main Findings: The main findings of the article suggest that foreign travel has a significant impact on language acquisition and cultural exchange. The article highlights that traveling to foreign countries, especially in a multilingual setting, facilitates better and faster language learning. It emphasizes the importance of exposure to the target language and how motivation derived from meeting locals can accelerate language acquisition.
Implications: The article concludes by discussing the implications of foreign travel on language and cultural stance. The article suggests that the effects of foreign travel on language and cultural exchange have far-reaching implications for individuals and societies, fostering intercultural understanding and global perspectives.
Novelty: While there have been previous studies on the topic, this research offers a distinctive approach by considering various aspects such as interactions, expectations, values, norms, co-learning, and culture change in the context of linguistic involvement during travel.
Publisher
Maya Global Education Society
Subject
General Earth and Planetary Sciences,General Environmental Science
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