Inspired Overseas Living

If you’ve decided to relocate to another country you probably have a great interest in their culture, practices and general way of life. You are about to be immersed in a whole new environment and while there you want to take everything in. If this new country happens to speak a different language, it’s important to get a feel for it before you arrive. By no means do you need to be fluent, but knowing key words and phrases and basic conjugations will not only make life easier and more convenient, but it will help you experience their lifestyle to the fullest. One of the biggest mistakes many expatriates make is moving to a new country with no knowledge of the language, which results in them gravitating only to fellow Americans and missing out on the experience of another culture. Enrolling in a language class at a local college is a great way to get a feel for the language, but if you don’t have the time or can’t afford this there are plenty of other resources to help you learn.If you just want the basics, Language Learning Library is a free online resource that offers guides on sentences formation, adjectives and verb conjugations for various languages. A list of common phrases can also be found to help you through daily conversations.If you’re willing to spend a little money, Rosetta Stone is an internationally acclaimed software program that teaches skills in languages all around the world. The instruction is detailed and extensive but can be done at your own pace and taken with you once you leave so you can continue to learn and practice once you arrive. Another trusted language software is Transparent Language. They even offer a program for an iPhone or iPod touch that teaches words and helps perfect an accent with word and phrase quizzes.