immersion

/ɪ.mɛʁˈzi̯oːn/

noun

learning by surrounding yourself with the target language

Study abroad, media-only weeks, and language houses use immersion.

Examples

01
Ein Monat voller Immersion hob ihre Hörnoten.
Full immersion for a month raised her listening scores.
02
Er wählte ein Immersionsprogramm ohne Englisch im Unterricht.
He chose an immersion program with no English allowed in class.
03
Nur Zielsprachensendungen zu schauen ist Immersion zu Hause.
Watching only target-language shows is a home form of immersion.

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