Language immersion 沉浸式學習 (沉浸式学习)

chénjìnshì xuéxí · from English

What is language immersion?

Language immersion means surrounding yourself with the target language, by living abroad, attending immersion programmes or recreating it at home.

Immersion provides massive input and real communicative pressure. Living abroad is not automatic immersion: many expats stay in an English bubble. Home immersion with media, apps and online tutors can be surprisingly effective.

Examples

Studying at a Mandarin centre in Taipei; switching your phone to Japanese; Korean-only weekends

Kungfucius says: Moving to Taipei is not immersion if all your friends are from Ohio.