Having learning resources and learning opportunity:
Being around many and varied English speakers, and speakers of their own language:
Also by:
Living in a multicultural town or city where people speak varied English, many others are learning too, and people are used to hearing learners speak
Using initiative - making choices and taking opportunities to use their language and meet people
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