TOEFL Preparation USA or Canada?
Are you planning to study English in the United States? The USA can
be a good destination for students who need to improve their English language
skills. Many schools, colleges, and universities offer good TOEFL preparation
and English language courses in the USA.
The United States has always been a major destination for language students.
It can be argued though, that Canada
is an even better place to study English and prepare for TOEFL or
TOEIC tests. Vancouver, Canada
is an ideal destination for international language students. Read
on to find out why many international students prefer Canada to the USA.
The Benefits of TOEFL in Canada
Instead of the USA
Low Cost
As of May 2005, one Canadian
dollar is worth approximately 81 US cents. In other words, it costs approximately
20% less to study in Canada than in the United Sates. For current
Canadian dollar conversions click here.
Standard English
Some people in the USA have
distinctive English accents. The English in Canada is very standard. Canadian
English pronunciation is clear, correct and uniform.
Safety
Canada is much safer than the
USA. In 1995, there were more than seven times as many violent crimes
(1071) per 100,000 people in Florida, USA as there were in British Columbia,
Canada.
Climate
Parts of the USA have cold winters,
hot summers, tornadoes, hurricanes, or earthquakes. Vancouver enjoys mild
weather, thanks to its location on Canada's western coast. Vancouver
Island shelters Vancouver from incoming storms, so Vancouver is not affected
by severe weather or natural disasters.
Visas in the USA
Visitors from Mexico, Korea,
and Costa Rica need visas to
enter the USA. People from these countries can study English in Canada
without visas. Visa policies in the USA have been even more strict since
September 11, 2001.
Friendly Canadian People
Canadians are known to be pleasant,
polite, and generous.
Standard of Living in Canada
The standard of living in Canada
is higher than in the USA. Vancouver is consistently ranked higher than
any cities in the USA. For the sixth year in a row, Canada rated first
among 175 countries in the United Nation's quality of life survey.
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