Studying a language in a country where it is widely spoken has many advantages. It is therefore a good idea to study English in a country such as Britain. However, I believe it is not the only way to learn the language.

In the first place, most students in non- English - speaking countries learn English at secondary school and sometimes at university nowadays. Although their spoken English is not usually of vary high standard, their knowledge of grammar is often quiet advanced. This is certainly useful when students come to an English-speaking country to perfect the language.

Secondly, studying the basic of English at secondary school is less stressful than learning the language while overseas. This is because students living at home do no have to worry about problems such as finding accommodation, paying for their study in living costs, and trying to survive in a foreign country where day to day living causes much stress.

However, there are obvious advantages of learning English in Britain. Every day there are opportunities to practice listening to and speaking with British people. Also, students can experience the culture first-hand, which is a great help when trying to understand the language. This is especially true if they choose to live with a British family, as exchange students for example. Furthermore, if students attend a language school full-time, the teachers will be native speakers. In the case, not only will students speaking and listening skill improve. But attention can be given to developing reading and writing skills as well.

In general, even though, it is preferable to study English in an English- speaking-country, a reasonable level of English can be achieved in one's own country, if a student is gifted and dedicated study.