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Consider studying the local language before moving if you want the adjustment to the new culture to go even more smoothly. If you don’t speak the language yet, you can enroll in a beginner’s course to acquire the basics of what you’ll need for daily living. Acquiring proficiency in the language can facilitate communication with locals and reduce the likelihood of miscommunication. Taking a quiz or a learning app can help you expand your vocabulary and gain a better grasp of the customs and culture of the nation you are attempting to learn. 

Below are tools that we recommend for improving your local language knowledge.

Erasmus+ Online Language Support (OLS), which is backed by the European Union, revolutionizes language learning for participants.  With its accessible and tailored digital tools, you can break down barriers, enhancing communication and cultural understanding across Europe. Elevate your Erasmus+ experience with seamless online language support.

Duolingo has expanded beyond its focus on vocabulary building, adding podcasts and stories to the usual reading and writing exercises. However, it is still light on speaking and listening, and it won’t teach you to be fluent on its own. Still, it can be a great start. Since it uses a gamified approach to learning it can be fun too.