Expat Advice: Culture Shock in Punta del Diablo, Uruguay

What is the name of the city or town that you are reporting on?

Punta del Diablo

If they speak another language in your new country, do you speak the language? If yes, did you learn the language before you moved or while abroad? If no, are you planning to learn the language?

Learning the language of a new place is essential for gaining meaningful access to any environment. It provides the ability to communicate basic needs and understand cultural norms, so knowing the language is important for both every day activities, like ordering food and making friends, as well as for attaining higher levels of success in the longer term.