PASSPORTS AND VISAS 101

Tanzania remains a popular destination for Phoenix area tourists seeking a variety of unique adventures.  From the slopes of Mount Kilimanjaro to African bush safaris and the tropical islands of the Zanzibar archipelago, “the green land” promises numerous one-of-a-kind natural experiences.

The United Republic of Tanzania, located in eastern Africa on the Indian Ocean, was formed in 1964 by the union of two former British colonies: Tanganyika and Zanzibar.  The country’s population of more than 65 million people blends more than 120 ethnic groups, creating a unique Swahili culture composed of African, Arab, European, and Asian influences.  More than 100 languages are spoken in Tanzania.  Most locals speak Swahili, but English is still used in secondary and higher education, foreign trade, and high court proceedings.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) – the second largest country in Africa and fourth most populous – offers Minneapolis tourists and business travelers a range of natural tropical settings, unique wildlife, and cultural diversions not found in other parts of the continent.  From the mountain gorillas in the rainforest along the Congo River to its active mountain volcanoes, the DRC is one of a kind.

Formerly known as Zaire, the DRC (also referred to as Congo-Kinshasa) covers more than 2.3 million square miles—roughly the size of Western Europe.  It borders Angola, Burundi, the Republic of the Congo, the Central African Republic, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia, as well as the South Atlantic Ocean.  With more than 96 million residents, the Central African nation is also the largest French-speaking country in the world.

Tourists from the Atlanta area continue to discover the picturesque natural landscapes, cultural diversity, sparkling beaches, and sprawling game preserves of South Africa.  Located at the intersection of the Atlantic and Indian oceans, the country occupies the southernmost tip of Africa.  South Africa draws most of its overseas visitors from the United States, followed by the United Kingdom, Germany, the Netherlands, and France.

The Republic of South Africa was previously a Dutch and British colony before gaining independence from the United Kingdom in the early 20^th Century.  Almost 80 percent of its 60 million inhabitants identify as Black Africans, while nearly 10 percent are white.  The nation has 12 official languages, reflecting a multi-ethnic society with numerous cultures and religions.  The most popular sports are association football (soccer), rugby, and cricket.   

The African nation of Sudan is a hidden gem, with huge deserts, hospitable people, and twice as many pyramids than Egypt.  However, few tourists from the Dallas area visit the country: continuing armed conflict with neighboring countries, domestic unrest, and terrorism have kept Sudan off most travelers’ itineraries in recent years.

Located in Northeast Africa, Sudan borders the Red Sea, the Central African Republic, Chad, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Libya, and South Sudan.  The White Nile and the Blue Nile merge at the capital city of Khartoum to create the River Nile, the world’s longest river.

The area known as Sudan has been inhabited for several millennia.  From 780 B.C. through 350 A.D., it made up part of the Kingdom of Kush (which also included part of Egypt).  Over time, Egypt took political control of Sudan and introduced cultural influences that remain today.  By 1896, the United Kingdom and Egypt were exercising joint control of Sudan until the new Republic of the Sudan achieved independence in 1956.  Arab Muslims dominated the northern part of Sudan, while African Christians and other groups dominated the south.  Sudan was the largest country in Africa until South Sudan seceded in 2011.  Today Sudan covers more than 720,000 square miles, making it the third largest African nation.  Official languages are Arabic and English.

The West African nation of Burkina Faso – “the land of upright people” – is hardly a mainstream travel destination for people living in the Memphis area, with its harsh desert climate, lack of infrastructure, and continuing travel advisories (https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/traveladvisories/traveladvisories/burkina-faso-travel-advisory.html).

“Yet Burkina Faso remains an enthralling destination for intrepid travelers, thanks to its wonderful inhabitants and dramatic landscapes,” according to World Travel Guide (https://www.worldtravelguide.net/guides/africa/burkina-faso/). “As such, the country, though not frequently visited, is a fine place in which to immerse yourself in African culture.” Burkina Faso claims to be one of the friendliest countries on the continent, the report continued. “Burkinabe, as the people of Burkina Faso are known, are the exact opposite of the harsh land that they inhabit – and it is these cordial and courteous people who make it such a joy to come here.”

Landlocked Burkina Faso, located south of the Sahara Desert, is bordered by Mali, Niger, Benin, Togo, Ghana, and the Ivory Coast.  Formerly known as Upper Volta, Burkina Faso’s official language is French, reflecting its history as a self-governing section of French West Africa before gaining independence in 1960.  However, the country has suffered political instability, coups, droughts, famines, and terrorist violence in the decades since then.

หากคุณสนใจที่จะพัฒนาทักษะทางภาษาของคุณ มีสถานที่หลายแห่งให้เรียนภาษาอังกฤษในแทมปา ที่นี่มีวิทยาลัย มหาวิทยาลัย และโรงเรียนอื่น ๆ ที่เปิดสอนหลักสูตรและโปรแกรมภาษาอังกฤษไม่ว่าคุณจะมีเป้าหมายอะไรก็ตาม

ไม่ว่าคุณจะเป็นนักเรียนต่างชาติ ผู้บริหารธุรกิจ หรือมีความเป็นมืออาชีพ หลักสูตรในแทมปาสามารถช่วยให้คุณเรียนรู้ทักษะที่จำเป็นสำหรับการเข้าโรงเรียน การทำงาน หรือการใช้ชีวิตในสหรัฐอเมริกา

โปรแกรมภาษาอังกฤษเป็นภาษาที่สอง (ESL) และภาษาอังกฤษสำหรับผู้พูดภาษาอื่น (ESOL) สามารถช่วยให้คุณปรับปรุงความสามารถทางภาษาของคุณได้ โรงเรียนและโปรแกรมภาษาอังกฤษทั้งในและรอบ ๆ แทมปามีตั้งแต่ระดับเริ่มต้นไปจนถึงระดับสูง นอกจากนี้คุณยังสามารถค้นหาหลักสูตรการทดสอบหรือหลักสูตรเตรียมความพร้อมเข้ามหาวิทยาลัย ชั้นเรียนเพื่อเตรียมความพร้อมด้านอาชีพ และหลักสูตรการเรียนรู้ภาษาอังกฤษอื่น ๆ

ไม่ว่าเป้าหมายของคุณจะเป็นอย่างไร มีตัวเลือกมากมายในพื้นที่แทมปา เบย์ ซึ่งประกอบด้วยแทมปา เซนต์ปีเตอร์สเบิร์ก และเคลียร์วอเตอร์ เป็นสถานที่ที่ดีเยี่ยมในการเรียนภาษาอังกฤษ มีประชากรเชื้อสายสเปนจำนวนมาก และมีความหลากหลาย

Si está interesado en mejorar sus habilidades lingüísticas, existen varios lugares para estudiar inglés en Tampa. Hay universidades y escuelas que ofrecen cursos y programas de inglés sin importar cuáles sean sus objetivos.

Ya sea que sea un estudiante internacional, un ejecutivo de negocios o un aspirante a profesional, los programas en Tampa pueden ayudarlo a aprender las habilidades necesarias para asistir a la escuela, trabajar o vivir en los Estados Unidos.

Los programas de inglés como segundo idioma (ESL, por sus siglas en inglés) e inglés para hablantes de otros idiomas (ESOL, por sus siglas en inglés) pueden ayudarlo a mejorar su dominio del idioma. Las escuelas y programas de inglés en Tampa y sus alrededores van desde principiantes hasta avanzados. También puede encontrar cursos de preparación universitaria o para exámenes, clases de preparación profesional y otros programas de dominio del inglés.

If you’re interested in improving your language skills, there are several places to study English in Tampa.  There are colleges, universities, and other schools that offer English courses and programs no matter what your goals are.

Whether you’re an international student, business executive, or aspiring professional, programs in Tampa can help you learn the necessary skills for attending school, working, or living in the United States.

English as a Second Language (ESL) and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) programs can help you improve your language proficiency.  English schools and programs in and around Tampa range from beginner to advanced.  You can also find test or university preparation courses, career-readiness classes, and other English mastery programs. 

The Central African nation of Cameroon is gradually drawing more visitors from Atlanta with its vast geological, climate, and cultural diversity.  Often referred to as “Africa in miniature”, the Republic of Cameroon boasts 27 million citizens, 240 tribes, and three main ethnic groups (Bantus, Semi-Bantus and Sudanese).  Hundreds of African dialects are also present, although French and English are spoken by the vast majority of Cameroonians (70% and 30%, respectively).

Bordered by Chad, Nigeria, the Central African Republic, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, the Republic of the Congo, and the Atlantic Ocean, Cameroon provides everything you expect to find on the African continent. “Natural features include beaches, deserts, mountains, rainforests, and savannahs,” the presidential website (https://www.prc.cm/en/cameroon/50-country-information) states. “The country is well known for its native styles of music, particularly makossa and bikutsi, and for its successful national football team.”

In the 15^th Century, Portuguese sailors named the area Rio dos Camaroes (Shrimp River), which later became Cameroon in English.  The area became a German colony in 1884, but France and England divided the territory following World War I.  During the era of African independence, the French and British portions became independent countries in the early 1960s and merged in 1961, eventually becoming the Republic of Cameroon in 1984.

Raleigh, Durham ve Chapel Hill, birbirine bir saatlik mesafede olan üç şehirdir. Bu bölge, her şehirde büyük bir araştırma üniversitesi bulunduğu için Araştırma Üçgeni (Research Triangle) olarak bilinir.

Araştırma Üçgeni, okula gitmek ve İngilizce bilginizi geliştirmek için Amerika Birleşik Devletleri’ndeki en iyi bölgelerden biridir. Raleigh, Durham ve Chapel Hill’de İngilizce öğrenmek isteyen uluslararası öğrenciler, iş yöneticileri ve profesyoneller için çeşitli fırsatlar bulunmaktadır.

İster kolej, üniversite, iş veya ABD’deki yaşam için dil becerinizi geliştirmeyi umuyor olun, İkinci Dil Olarak İngilizce (ESL ve ESOL) programları dil hedeflerinizi gerçekleştirmenize yardımcı olabilir.