Top Countries to Study English

Renan Bartók Leme

What students should know before to choose a country ?

• Language and accents

• Culture

• Climate

• Main cities to study english

• Currency and values to exchange the money

The top 8

South Africa

• Global location: The southern tip of Africa;

• Languages: Afrikaans, English and 9 more languages (isi Ndebele,

Sesotho sa Leboa, Sesotho, siSwati, Xitsonga, Setswana, Tshivenda, isiXhosa and isiZulu)

• Temperature

Max: 51°C

Min: −15 °C

• Currency: South African Rand (ZAR)

[1,00 BRL = 4,72 ZAR]

•  8) South africa is the most democratic and economically-stable country in Africa with gorgeous scenery and thrilling wildlife.

• South Africa is a multiethnic society encompassing a wide variety of cultures, languages, and religions. Its pluralistic makeup is reflected in the constitution's recognition of 11 official languages, which is among the highest number of any country in the world. Two of these languages are of European origin: English andAfrikaans. Even though English is commonly used in public and commercial life, it is only the fourth most-spoken oficial language.

South Africa

• South Africa has a generally temperate climate, due in part to being surrounded by the Atlantic and Indian Oceans on three sides. On midwinter temperatures can reach as low as −15 °C. The deep interior has the hottest temperatures: a temperature of 51.7 °C

• The safest places to live and study are along the Western Cape, Cape Town and Port Elizabeth. This country is incredibly diverse and multi-cultural with great food, weather and activities.

South Africa

South Africa

Western Cape

Cape Town

Port ElizabethPort Elizabeth

Mixture of students

Malta

• Global location: Southern of Europe in the Mediterranean Sea

• Languages: Maltese and English;

• Temperature:

Max: 31,8° C

Min: 9,9° C

• Currency: Euro (€)b (EUR)

[1,00 EUR = 3,08 BRL]

• 7) Malta is an island paradise located between Italy and North Africa it is an incredibly small country but beautiful, warm and historical. English is an official language, Malta has good accommodations and reasonable pricing.

• The temperature is very stable, the annual mean being 18ºC (64ºF) and the monthly averages ranging from 12º C (54ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF). Winds are strong and frequent;

Malta

Malta

Birkirkara (Largest city)Birkirkara

Qormi

Valletta (Capital)Valletta

Mixture of students

United States of America

• Global location: North America;

• Languages: English;

• Temperature:

Max: 56° C

Min: -61° C

• Currency: American dollar (US$) (USD)

[1,00 USD = 2,21 BRL]

World’s 1st largest economy

• 6) The US is varied depending on which part you study in. Crime is a factor in most major cities and metro-areas. The North-East and the state of California are the more liberal places in the country. The climate depends on your area but typically the more north you are, the colder it will be during winter. There is lots of paper work involved in applying for a visa and the process can take a while so it’s best to start well ahead of time.

United States of America

United States of America

United States of America

Atlanta Atlanta

New York New York

San Francisco San Francisco

Mixture of students

Ireland

• Global location: North-west Europe;

• Languages: English Irish and Ulster Scots;

• Temperature:

Max: 22ºC

Min: -12ºC / -15ºC

• Currency: Euro (€)b (EUR)

[1,00 EUR = 3,08 BRL]

• World’s 2nd largest economy

• 5) Ireland has a very friendly people, nice parties and also natural beauty. It is cheaper to study in than mainland Europe but easily accessible to travel to numerous European countries. Expect lots of rain but quality food.The average high stands around 22°C while the low fluctuates below 12-15°C

Ireland

Ireland

Galway

Limerick

Dublin

Mixture of students

New Zealand

• Global location: Southwestern Pacific Ocean;

• Languages: English, Mãori and NZ sign language;

• Temperature

Max: 30°C

Min: -15ºC

• Curency: New Zealand dollar – Kiwi dollar (NZD)

[1,00 BRL = 1,92 NZD]

• 4) New Zealand is a small and safe island country that is rapidly becoming much more multi-cultural. While a far distance from Europe and North America it is definitely worth a visit for its friendly people who will provide numerous opportunities to practice your English on. Expect healthy cuisine and a moderade climate on the North Island, though clothes and beauty products can be expensive.

• In summer, the average maximum temperature ranges between 30ºC and in winter between -15.

New Zealand

New Zealand

Auckland

Wellington

Queens Town

Mixture of students

Australia

• Global location: Australian Continent;

• Languages: English²;

• Temperature:

Max: 34ºC

Min: 3ºC

• Curency: Australian dollar (AUD)

[1,00 AUD = 2,07 BRL]

World’s 17th largest economy

• 3) Australia is one of the most popular counties to study English due to its warm climate, relaxing places and trendy youth culture. Expect lots of young adults travelling and learning which makes it easy to have fun and make friends. There are many things to see and do, and because its close to Asia makes it a popular place to study English.

• 34° summer (dec, jan, feb) – 3° Winter (jun, july, aug.)

Australia

Australia

Brisbane

Sidney

Camberra

Mixture of students

United Kingdom

• Global location: North-western coast of continental Europe. 

• Languages: English and regional languages (Scots, Ulster-Scots, Eilsh,

Cornish, Irish, Scottish Gaelic)

• Temperature:

Max: 35°C

Min: -11°C

• Currency: Pound sterling (GBP)

[1,00 GBP = 3,73 BRL ]

World’s 8th largest economy

• 2) United Kingdom (UK): Studying in the UK will require an understanding of the varied dialects and accents present. However, England has a well-established tradition of teaching English so there are a plethora of well-run schools to study at. The transit system is very efficient allowing you to easily travel around the country and to France and Belgium via the Eurostar. The country has an incredible history so there are lots of learning opportunities and weekend activities. Unfortunately it can be an expensive place to study, but the weather is milder than central Canada.

• The United Kingdom has a temperate climate, with plentiful rainfall all year round. The temperature varies with the seasons seldom dropping below −11 °C (12 °F) or rising above 35 °C (95 °F)

United Kingdom

United Kingdom

London

Liverpool

Cambridge

Mixture of students

Canada

• Global location: North America;

• Languages: English and French;

• Temperature:

Max: 29°C

Min: -30°C

• Curency: Canadian dollar ($) (CAD);

[1,00 CAD = 2,03 BRL]

World’s 13th largest economy.

• 1) Canada is a great country, because the people are really friendly, there are gorgeous landscapes, multi-cultural metropolises (many people around the globe go there), unlimited possibilities for outdoor adventure .

• Studying English is more affordable compared to other countries because international schools are so established, applying and studying is well organized.

• While most of Canada gets around 4-5 months of winter the rest of the year is very pleasant and in fact quite hot during the summer. But, during the winter you can practice a plenty of snow-sports and enjoy the festivals as well.

Canada

Canada

Toronto

Victoria

Vancouver

Mixture of students

Sources

• Study and travel magazine• http://mappictures.blogspot.com.br• Wikipedia