1) Benefits of travelling – It teaches you about the world

“The world is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” – said Saint Augustine.
Travelling can teach you more than any university course. You learn about the culture of the
country you visit. If you talk to locals, you will likely learn about their thinking, habits, traditions
and history as well.

2) Benefits of travelling – It teaches you about your homeland

If you travel, you will not only learn about foreign cultures, but about your own as well. You will
notice the cultural differences, and will find out what makes your culture unique. After retrurning
from a long journey, you will see your country with new eyes.

3) Benefits of travelling – It teaches you about yourself

You can learn a lot about yourself through travelling. You can observe how you feel beeing far
from your country. You will find out how you feel about your homeland. You will realise how you
really feel about foreign people. You will find out how much you know/do not know about the
world. You will be able to observe how you react in completely new situations. You will test your
language, orientational and social skills. You will not be the same person after returning home.

4) Benefits of travelling – It makes you more tolerant

During travelling you will meet people that are very different from you. If you travel enough, you
will learn to accept and appreciate these differences. Traveling makes you more open and
accepting.

5) Benefits of travelling – It provides you with unforgettable moments and

experiences

Some of my most cherished memories are from the times when I was travelling. If you travel, you
can experience things that you could never experience at home. You may see beautiful places and
landscapes that do not exist where you live. You may meet people that will change your life, and
your thingking. You may try activities that you have never tried before.

6) Benefits of travelling -It makes you more confident and independent

Travelling will inevitably make you more independent and confident. You will realise that you can
cope with a lot of unexpected situations. You will realise that you can survive without all that help
that is always available for you at home. You will likely find out that you are much stronger and
braver than you have expected.

7) Benefits of travelling – It lets you gain useful knowledge

If you travel, you may learn a lot of useful things. These things can be anything from a new
recepie, to a new, more effective solution to an ordinary problem or a new way of creating
something.

8) Benefits of travelling – It improves your language skills

Even if you go to a country where they speak the same language as you, you may still learn some
new words and expressions that are only used there. If you go to a country where they speak a
different language, you will learn even more.

9) Benefits of travelling – It motivates you

After arriving home from a long journey, a lot of travellers experience that they are much more
motivated than they were before they left. During your trip you may learn things that you will want
to try at home as well. You may want to test your new skills and knowledge. Your experiences will
give you a lot of energy.

How the internet can help English language learners

As this recent infographic illustrates, the most widely used language on the internet
is English, which is used on more than half of all the pages on the web. Those
pages cover every style of English – business, conversational, scientific reports,
news, sports, debates, local...

As this recent infographic illustrates, the most widely used language on the internet is English,
which is used on more than half of all the pages on the web. Those pages cover every style of
English – business, conversational, scientific reports, news, sports, debates, local dialects and more
– which makes the internet an ideal resource for interactive learning.

Practice makes perfect

While access to current English books or newspapers may not be easy, you can always use the
internet to find content on almost any topic. Practise your English language learning by reading
books or newspaper articles, listening to the radio or podcasts and by watching streaming videos of
TV and film.
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You can use the internet to shape your language studies. If you’re learning English to go on
holiday, for example, you can look up detailed information about the place that you’ll be visiting.
Or if you’re learning English for your career, you can find out more about the sector you work in,
including common words and phrases, and industry-specific terminology.

Open culture
One of the biggest advantages of using the internet to support your language learning is how much
it can help you understand the culture of another country. This is especially true when it comes to
watching video online. Watching the news, including sports coverage, or popular TV shows can
help you see the world through the eyes of another country and give you an insight into how its
culture differs from your own.

Real-time communication
But perhaps the most exciting opportunity that the internet presents English language learners is the
ability to communicate in real-time with native speakers. Using video calling, instant messaging
and online forums means you can join in live conversations and debate – a superb way to practise
your spoken and written English.

And, as anyone who has ever made an error when posting a comment on a blog will tell you, there
are always lots of people willing to help you correct your grammar!

2. VIDEO GAMES COULD HELP PEOPLE OVERCOME DYSLEXIA.

Some research points to attention difficulties as being a key component of dyslexia. One study has
shown dyslexics improved their reading comprehension following sessions of games heavy on
action. The reason, researchers believe, is that the games have constantly changing environments
that require intense focus.

3. VIDEO GAMES COULD IMPROVE YOUR VISION.

“Don’t sit too close to the television” used to be a common parental refrain without a lot of
science to back it up. Instead, scientists are discovering games in moderation may actually
improve—not strain—your vision. In one study, 10 weeks of play was associated with a greater
ability to discern between different shades of grey. Another had participants try to play games
using only their “lazy” eye, with the “good” one obscured. Those players showed significant,
sometimes normalized improvement in the affected eye.