Is It Really Okay to Learn English in the Philippines?

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When the cold season comes, don't you just want to go somewhere warm?
Because of that, more and more people are planning trips to Southeast Asia, or short-term language study trips using their spring or summer break.

Among these destinations, the Philippines is chosen by many Japanese people regardless of age or gender, as a country where prices are relatively low and you can experience an English-speaking environment while also enjoying sightseeing.

On the other hand,

"Is it really okay to learn English in the Philippines?"
"Is the pronunciation good?"

are worries we sometimes hear.

This time, we'll explain that question in an easy-to-understand way.

< The language situation in the Philippines >

The official language of the Philippines is "Tagalog (Filipino)."

However, English is widely used as a second language, and if you've traveled there, you may have felt that "English is understood just fine."

The Philippines has a history of being under American rule for about 50 years, and English education has been carried out there for many years.

Because of this, many people understand English and use it in daily life.

Of course, there are regional dialects and some differences in accent, but higher education and university education are basically conducted in English.

< Is it fine to learn English in the Philippines? >

To get straight to the conclusion, as long as it's an English-speaking country, "where" you learn isn't that big of an issue.

Especially in the Philippines,

• English is established as a second language

• university education is conducted in English

• English teachers have received specialized education in English

are the background reasons for this.

The teachers who instruct at language schools and English camps

• were educated in English

• graduated from university in English

• have undergone training in pronunciation and teaching methods

and are professionals.

So there's no major obstacle to learning English as a language study student.

In particular, the Iloilo region, where Awork runs its camps, is known for a relatively soft and easy-to-understand accent, making it a popular environment for experiencing English close to native pronunciation.

< What matters most for improving your English in the Philippines >

What matters most for improving your English is your own sense of purpose and action.

For example,

• raising your English level by a certain number of stages

• scoring a certain number of points or higher on the TOEIC

• getting a certain grade on a speaking test

if you set specific goals like these before studying abroad, your results will change dramatically.

One of the biggest appeals of studying in the Philippines is being able to take a lot of one-on-one classes.

Because prices and labor costs are relatively low,

• 4 to 6+ hours of one-on-one classes per day

• small group classes

can be combined into a curriculum.

Being able to talk one-on-one with a foreigner for long hours
is a valuable experience that's hard to get in other countries.

Rather than just passively taking classes,

• understand your own weaknesses

• actively get feedback from your teacher

• speak without being afraid of mistakes

if you keep these things in mind, you should definitely feel your growth by the time you return home.

Summary

This time, we explained the question, "Is it really okay to learn English in the Philippines?"

The Philippines has an environment well suited to language study, including

• being a country where English is widely used

• having a highly educated teaching staff

• plenty of one-on-one classes

and more.

With the right environment and a strong will, you can sufficiently improve your English skills even by studying in the Philippines.

On Awork Academy's official website, we clearly summarize information about working holidays and language study by country.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us anytime.