Foreign language is a common requirement for students in high school, college and even some elementary grades. While research shows that people best learn languages when they are young, colleges are trying to combat the struggle for students to learn another language by creating immersion programs. Many colleges are devoting certain residence halls to specific languages.
I think this is a great idea, and I know the University of Georgia has a program like this. The best way to a learn a language is to use it, and if students are living in situations where they must use the language all of the time, then they will be more likely to learn. They will also learn a practical application of the language, which is hard to recreate in a classroom. This type of program is a great substitute for or addition to study abroad programs.
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