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In this generation, it has become common to
live outside of the country of origin, experiencing different language and
culture in many different countries. Though there has been a significant increase
in immigrants compared to the past, communication has always been a major
problem. Considering the language barrier that brings limited interaction with
others and the struggles that one has to go through in general life in the
country, I agree with the statement that living in a the country based on a with different
language can pose significant social and practical problems.
To begin with, communication takes a big
part when a person settles in a specific area. In order to make friends and
participate in a variety of social activities, the language has to be learnt.
Without understanding of the language and culture, it is incredibly difficult
to blend into the society. For example, when Chinese moved into the United
States, communication was almost impossible. At the end, the Chinese population
failed to merge into the community and ended up isolating themselves into “China
Town”. (이 표현에 관해서 짧게나마 설명해주시는 게 좋습니다.)
Secondly, a life in a foreign country is not
only about socializing. Communication takes an important role from a simple
task such as shopping to a more complex task like applying for a visa. It may
be possible to get away with simple task with minimal language skills; however,
other tasks may cause a devastating problem. For example, in many countries,
the immigration process tends to be quite thorough and strict. The
communication breakdown in such procedure can ultimately cause visa to be
denied and candidate deported.
In conclusion, living in the country where
the foreign language is spoken can lead to a significant social problem. Also,
communication breakdown in some complex tasks required in order to live in the
country can bring a huge practical problem. For the reasons mentioned above, I
agree with the statement that moving in to a country where a foreign language
is spoken can pose a serious social and practical problems. |