Self funding means funding your own studies without any form of financial assistance such as a scholarship or study grant. This means that you would be responsible for paying your tuition, covering your cost of accommodation, living, transportation and travel expenses throughout the duration of the study programme. As much as this may not sound…
Do I need to write either of these exams to secure a scholarship? The International English Language Testing System (IELTS) and the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) are international tests taken by non-native English speakers to ascertain their fluency in English language and communication skills. Most scholarships sponsored/awarded by international bodies and…
Are you a prospective scholar looking to study in Austria? You’ll want to know these five things about the place: 1. You might have to learn German: Don’t be alarmed, you will be able to take your courses in English if the option is available, but you might also need to pick up some German…
Dear Language-learning Enthusiast, While it is quite normal to make use of generic resources during the earlier stages of your learning process up until the intermediate level, you will inevitably arrive at a point where these resources just won’t suffice anymore. At this intermediate stage of your learning process, it is in your best interest…
Dear Language-learning Enthusiast, One of the obstacles that keep language learners in the plateau stage (intermediate level) for a long time is limited vocabulary. For anyone to gain proper mastery or true fluency in any language, they would have to know a lot of words in that language. Words are a key part of languages,…
Dear Language-learning Enthusiast, At the earlier stage of your learning journey, it is very normal to focus on a more generic form of your target language. It is however not advisable to continue on this path once you have reached the intermediate level on your journey. Once you cross the beginner’s line to the threshold…
Europe is the dream destination for many international students due to a great number of reasons, one of the most appealing being the affordable cost of living in certain European countries. In comparison with popular travel destinations like the US and Canada, statistics have proven that European countries, especially member countries of the European Union,…
As you might have figured out from our previous blog posts, Europe is definitely one of the best study destinations for international students. Apart from the standard of education, affordable tuition costs, ease of obtaining an entry visa relative to other popular study locations (like the US and Canada) and many other advantages we have…
Dear Language-learning Enthusiast, At the intermediate level on your learning journey in any language, it is expected that you have reached a point where you know a lot about your language of interest. As true as this might be however, the intermediate level is also a point where you realize there’s still a lot you…
As a prospective scholar hoping to study outside your home country, it is possible that you have considered applying for scholarships and other financial benefits targeted towards making study more affordable, especially due to the sometimes-high cost of graduate study. It is very important in this situation to ensure that all the right steps are…