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Mariam Kantelashvili, Cambridge Education Corner, GeorgiaAbstract
Language barriers encountered by Georgian people while studying abroad is highly prevalent in university students and has a negative impact on their overall success. Despite the numerous articles written on why studying abroad is important, there is a scarcity of studies addressing language dissonance, perceived stress, misunderstandings, and depression severity. Therefore, this paper aims to raise the awareness of Georgian students about the problems connected with the English language that are either due to lack of proficiency or difference between cultures. The quantitative study, which was conducted with 44 university students in Georgia, examine students’ language usage experience abroad. In particular, the research dealt with the problems of understanding various English accents, which was their main concern, pronunciation difficulties, and limited fluency in informal conversations. By examining these areas, the study revealed understanding and addressing cultural, social, and linguistic differences is crucial. Additionally, the article includes useful suggestions for enhancing language learning settings that would solve issues and facilitate the familiarization of Georgian English language learners overseas. It also highlights the importance of readiness, because in most cases, merely knowing the language is not always a guarantee of a successful exchange year.
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Conference: PCAH2025Stream: Language
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Kantelashvili M. (2025) Language Barriers Encountered by Georgian Students While Studying Abroad ISSN: 2758-0970 The Paris Conference on Arts & Humanities 2025: Official Conference Proceedings (pp. 71-82) https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2758-0970.2025.7
To link to this article: https://doi.org/10.22492/issn.2758-0970.2025.7
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