According to sociocultural theory by Vygotsky (1978), language learners’ social relationships is significant in the process of language learning. When learners exposed to the native speakers outside the classroom, they can overcome the language barrier through the authentic social interactions. Here, you can find fun communities to join.
The anxiety of separation from the home culture and losing familiar signs of social intercourse is called culture shock. It may result in loss of identity, lack of confidence, longing for home country and family, and unwillingness to interact with others. Mindfulness can help second language learners to overcome this feeling. Here, you can practice mindfulness.
One of the big challenges of second language learners is related to educational system. Many universities in North America adopted the constructive approach toward education while in other parts of the world the educational system is based on behaviourist theory. It is advised that students get familiar with different approach in order to prevent stress.
Brown, L. (2008). The incidence of study-related stress in international students in the initial stage of the international sojourn. Journal of Studies in International Education, 12, 5-28.
Vygotsky, L.S. (1978). Mind in society: The development of higher psychological processes. Massachusetts: Harvard University Press.