According to the U.S. Senate’s Year of Foreign Language Study in 2005, “only nine percent of Americans can speak their native language and another language fluently.” teaching english abroad could help you become a part of that nine percentile in the United States. It has been said by many that when you are immersed in a language that it forces you to learn how to speak that language. Often times when teaching abroad you are immersed in a culture where English is not the dominate language. If you have the desire to learn another language besides English then teaching overseas may open up opportunities to learn a second language. To make the most of your teaching experiences try to stay clear of English speakers when you aren’t working. You might also want to try to read the paper, websites and listen to music in the country’s native language. This will help you learn a second language quicker. Ask questions if you don’t know a particular word. People are friendly the key is to be polite.