The immigrant's dilemma: money saved or language?
Sep 03, 2025
Written by Gabriela Estrada
For many foreigners, the prospect of immigrating to Canada involves an internal debate between saving funds for travel travel, paperwork and living expenses, or investing or investing first in language proficiency in order to to insert oneself more quickly into the.
Both investments are important, but there is one that is much more strategic. more strategic.Want to know what it is? Read with me to the end of the blog and find out for your benefit. Let's get started!
Pay bills or understand the immigration officer?
Travel money is essential, with it you can facilitate day-to-day formalities and expenses in Canada, such as paying bills, rent, etc., but it cannotIt can pay bills, rent, etc., but it cannot speak for you at a job interview, understand the immigration officer's instructions or simply socialize with neighbors. The money saved is useful and necessary, but it can quickly vanish..
What to do with the money for the trip?
Before thinking about how to use every dollar of your savings, it is vital that you ask yourself an honest question: Do you already have the language level (English and/or French) you need, or do you lack? The answer to this question will guide you in solving your resolve the dilemma..
English and French are the two official languages of Canada and if you are not fluent in at least one of the two your ability to understand your surroundings and be understood is compromised. compromisedThis makes it impossible to get a job to support yourself, to pass an interview or to pass an official language certification exam, a prerequisite in most immigration processes. Language skills are an investment investment with unlimited return.
In Canada, if you do not have a CLB 7 in English or a CLB 5 in French, it will be difficult to prosper and the money you have saved for your travel and paperwork will be limited, as you will not be able to meet the basic requirements of most immigration programs.
The first step: a free and conscious investment
The first step does not require moneybut of reflection. The safest way to know what to do with your capital is to know your know your current language level. The good news is that you can do it for free. free of charge with a simple placement test. By finding out your level, you can strategically plan how to use your savings. how to use your savings.
We recommend that you take a placement test to accurately identify your strengths and weaknesses. You will find a link to the test of Planet Immiland at the end of this blog so you can take it at your leisure. Once you know your results, you will know exactly what to do..
Strategic use of every dollar
Money well invested becomes an unlimited unlimited resourcecan guarantee a successful successful job interviewunderstanding the instructions of a government office, even competing in Canada's fast track compete in Canada's Express Entry system.Where to invest it? At learning English or French, as these are the two official languages you will have to deal with every day.
Investing in language proficiency is the most strategic way to use your capital before arriving in Canada. before arriving in Canada. That money you were thinking of spending on a plane ticket or the first few months of rent before you have the minimum CLB level required can be spent on quality language classes, even with a focus on your immigration goals. You will see how every dollar of your investment will give you the ability to earn your money backand more.
The solution to the dilemma
The key to solving this dilemma is to to invest strategically. Knowing how to communicate in Canada is the most logical and safe step, because your language skills are not devalued. On the contrary, they are enhanced and expanded towards employment opportunitiesThey are enhanced and expanded to employment opportunities, study opportunities, and the possibility of being invited by the government to apply for permanent residency.
Speaking English and/or French is a master key in Canada. Knowing how to use it is the strategy. And you, how will you decide to invest your money?
Remember to start with the self-assessment process.
Take the free placement test of Planeta Immiland, our language school for immigration purposesand start your journey to Canada.
Thanks for reading, success in your test and see you in the next blog!
With love,
Planeta Immiland Education
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