The best way to learn a language is to get totally enveloped in the culture and country of its origin. Many students study abroad and live with a host family. When you become a child in a host family, it simulates your experiences with a real family. You become one of several “siblings,” but the catch is that all of them speak the language you’re trying to learn. The continuous presence of your host family is a catalyst to learning a language abroad. A close-knit group of people always asking and telling one another things is an excellent way to learn the basics. Shyness and awkwardness quickly dissipate as relationships are forged, and it’s easy to test the waters without feeling like you’re wasting someone’s time, e.g., a vendor or one of the locals.
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