Living and working abroad is exciting… and sometimes a little overwhelming. One of the fastest ways to feel at home in a new country is surprisingly simple: learn the language (even just the basics).
Not long ago, many people could “get by” with their native language plus a bit of English. Today, travel is easier, international teams are everywhere, and more jobs happen across borders. English helps a lot — but local language skills are still a massive advantage for your daily life, your confidence, and your career.
If you’re planning to move abroad (or even if you just love traveling), learning the relevant language is one of the best investments you can make.
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What's the best way to learn a language?
What’s the best way to learn a language?
The best method is the one you can actually stick to. And good news: you don’t need to be perfect.
1) Learn for real life, not for exams
Focus on what you’ll use:
Introducing yourself
Ordering food
Asking for directions
Renting a room / dealing with paperwork
Talking to colleagues and making friends
2) Use “micro-learning” (15 minutes a day)
Consistency beats intensity. Small daily practice adds up fast:
A language app for vocabulary
5–10 common phrases (repeat them out loud)
One short video or podcast
Writing a few lines about your day
3) Immerse yourself (without pressure)
If you live abroad, you’re already in the best classroom:
Speak with baristas, neighbors, coworkers
Join a local class or conversation group
Find a language exchange partner (you help them, they help you)
4) Learn through entertainment
A fun way to improve naturally:
Series with subtitles (first in your language, later in the target language)
Music + lyrics
Simple books or short articles
“Can’t I just use Google Translate?”
You can — and it’s super useful. But it’s not a complete solution.
Translation apps are great for:
Single words
Quick phrases
Menus and signs
Checking meaning fast
Where they can fail:
Tone, context, and slang
Longer texts (they can sound unnatural)
Formal situations (emails, contracts, admin)
A smart approach is: use translation tools as support, not as a replacement.
Try this combo:
Translate → then simplify → then learn the key sentence
Not everyone speaks your language (and not everyone speaks English)
In some places, you’ll meet lots of people who speak English confidently. In others, not so much — especially outside big cities.
Even a little local language can change everything:
You get better service and smoother interactions
You avoid misunderstandings
You feel less like a tourist and more like a local
You connect faster with people around you
Living abroad gives you a “secret skill”
After a few months abroad, something cool happens: you start understanding jokes, signs, small talk, and tiny cultural details that used to feel invisible.
It’s like unlocking a new layer of the world. And yes — sometimes it feels like you’ve gained a “secret language” you can share with friends you met abroad.
Language skills build confidence (and perspective)
Learning a language teaches you more than words:
Patience
Communication skills
Cultural awareness
A different way of thinking
It also makes it easier to understand that people don’t just speak differently — they often think differently, and that’s part of the beauty of living abroad.
Living and working abroad boosts your career
Even basic language skills can help you stand out.
Employers love candidates who can:
Adapt quickly
Work in international teams
Communicate across cultures
Handle real-life challenges abroad
And if your job is in customer support, hospitality, sales, tourism, or any people-facing role, language skills can directly increase your opportunities (and sometimes your salary).
Ready to live and work abroad?
If you’re dreaming of moving abroad, here’s your reminder:
You don’t need to be fluent to start.
You just need to start.
Pick a language, learn the essentials, and let the country teach you the rest.
And if you’re looking for your next adventure, explore our latest job openings abroad and find a role that matches your language skills, your goals, and your next destination.