It doesn't always have to be London. A language study trip to Brighton is a serious alternative that promises a wonderful time by the sea for language students of all ages. Only an hour from London and just half an hour from Gatwick Airport, the city in the county of East Sussex boasts the largest seaside resort in England, a relaxed flair and a perfect mix of historic buildings, maritime atmosphere and endearing eccentricity.
Due to its pleasant location on the English Channel and the mild climate, language travelers from all over the world appreciate the English coastal city, where there is a large selection of language schools, some of which vary greatly. You will find small schools with just two language courses in parallel, but also very large schools where hundreds of language students can be taught at the same time. You will find schools that only offer standard and intensive language courses and those that specialize in business language courses. Some language schools are located close to the beach, others in the outskirts. Some schools only offer accommodation with host families, while others offer a wide range of different types of accommodation.
Choosing a language school in Brighton is easier if you take a look at the testimonials of other former students, which you can also find here on Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch. You can also use the Google reviews that you can find for each individual language school in Brighton, but also in London, Bournemouth or Cambridge. This will give you authentic feedback from former language students who have had both positive and negative experiences and are happy to share them. Reviews on social networks can also be helpful to get an initial overview of the language schools.
Once you have selected a few positively rated language schools for your language study trip to Brighton, you should start to obtain further information about them and clarify a few important points. For example, it would be very interesting to know which language courses the schools offer and whether there is a course that suits you. Also find out the exact location of the school and the transport links from the school to the city center/beach or your accommodation. Not all accommodation is within walking distance of the school, and for some accommodation you will have to travel half an hour or more by public transport. This needs to be clarified.
Also in theLanguage travel guide Englandyou will find extensive information on the correct procedure and the most important criteria when choosing a language school.
Brighton is a relatively small city on the English coast with a population of just under 274,000, which is considerably less than Zurich (just under 400,000). This means that no matter where you live within the city, it will never take you too long to get to the language school or the pier. The districts of Kemptown, Hove and Preston are centrally located and ideal for a language study trip, where you may want to leave your accommodation several times a day for school, the marina, shopping or nightlife.
The districts of Portslade, Woodingdean, Hollingbury, Patcham, Ovingdean, West Blatchington and Rottingdean in and around Brighton and Hove are a little further away, but even the most remote districts are no more than half an hour from the city center by public transport. However, it can always happen that language travel providers arrange accommodation for their students a little further out, so it should be important for you as a prospective language student to clarify the maximum distance to the language school.
There are various types of accommodation available to language students during a language study trip in Brighton. Accommodation with a host family is the most common and cheapest option, where you will usually receive at least breakfast, but usually even half board. Alternatively, you can book single rooms in residences or halls of residence, where you usually share a bathroom and common rooms with your flatmates and are responsible for your own meals. The minimum age for residences and halls of residence is usually 18, but this should be clarified on a case-by-case basis. Rooms in shared flats, on the other hand, are rarely on offer for a language study trip to Brighton. If you are interested, please enquire directly with the language travel providers.
Brighton's party and nightlife is unusual, colorful, fun, flashy and extravagant. Big concerts in the Brighton Center or Brighton Dome, intimate gigs in former churches or in pubs, one musical highlight follows the next almost every night of the week. But Brighton also has a lot to offer culturally. Theater, cabaret, comedy nights, the seaside town has the ideal evening and night program for every taste.
Festivals are also a big topic in Brighton: Sussex Beer Festival, Brunswick Festival, Brighton Science Festival, Brighton Festival, Brighton Fringe Charlston Festivals, Elderflower Fields, Artists Open House, Brighton Kite Festival, Brighton Pride, Paddle Round the Pier, Brighton Early Music Festival, Brighton Art Fair, MADE Brighton and of course the Great Escape - the Festival for new Music. The siteVisit Brightonprovides information about all festivals throughout the year as well as entertainment and nightlife.
It's hard to get bored in Brighton, because in addition to festivals and concerts, there are also excellent shows and performances, exhibitions, workshops and events that provide plenty of entertainment. The Nyetimber Sky Bar, located directly on the beach, with 360° panoramic views over Brighton and the south coast is a must for all visitors to the city and should also be on your agenda during your language study trip to Brighton. The West Pier Tea Room also offers an impressive view of the sea, as does the West Beach Bar & Kitchen.
Fabulous restaurants, pubs and bars invite you to linger in Brighton, "The Open Market" with over 50 stalls, the Vegan Garden Party, Vineyard and Winery Tours, Disco Yoga, Big Sussex Market, Street Parties, CheeseFest UK, The Color Run - the possibilities for things to do in Brighton are endless.
If you're in Brighton, you can't miss the Royal Pavilion, one of the most exotic buildings on the British Isles and built for the Prince of Wales, George IV, between 1815 and 1822. The Royal Pavilion can be visited daily from 9.30 am (10.00 am in winter) to 5.45 pm and should definitely be at the top of your to-do list. A visit to the pier is of course also part of a language study trip to Brighton, as is the entire beach front, Stanmer Park, excursions into the hinterland, such as to the South Downs National Park, and of course all kinds of fish and seafood. You can also take a short trip to London to experience the vibrant life of the big city and then return to the peaceful hustle and bustle of Bridgton. You can reach London by train in around 1.5 hours, but you should avoid traveling by car if possible due to the sometimes heavy traffic.
If you have time to explore the city and the surrounding City Villages during your language study trip in Brighton, decide to go on a discovery tour on foot or on a rental bike. This way you can fully enjoy the beauty of the surroundings. SuggestedWalking Toursgive you inspiration. You can reach most points within the city center within 15 minutes. Maps can be found on the website ofVisitBrighton. However, it is probably less interesting for language students to take a look at the surroundings in the morning before the language course begins - a quick arrival at the destination is certainly more attractive. Of course, there is also public transport in Brighton for this purpose, especially buses. For the Brighton & Hove region, you can find the following on the InternetTimetablesHowever, you can also obtain these from the local tourist information office. There you will also find extensive information about the night buses, as well as the Brighton City Sightseeing Buses, which allow you to admire all the sights of the city from high above. The Group Cycle is a fun alternative for getting to know the city better, especially for groups. Under the name Pedal Dogs, up to 11 people (minimum 6) can reach a maximum speed of up to 24km/h and stop off exactly where they like, without having to stick to a set timetable.
A language study trip to Brighton is generally rather inexpensive compared to a language study trip to London. A four-week language course with 20 lessons per week with accommodation in a single room with a host family including half board usually costs between £1,400 and £2,000. As you meet a lot on the beach in Brighton, there is no need to go to the pub from time to time, so it is not absolutely necessary to spend a lot of money. If you have to watch your money, you should choose accommodation with a host family including half or full board, as students staying in halls of residence or residences have to take care of their own meals, which incurs additional costs.
Even if you do something every day in Brighton, the costs are manageable. For example, a sightseeing tour by bus costs £12 per ticket for adults and £9 for students. Admission to the British Airways i360 Tower on King's Road costs £16.00 for adults and £7.20 for children up to the age of 15. During your language study trip to Brighton, ask your fellow students, flatmates and teachers about the things you should definitely do during your stay and find people to do them with you. That way you can talk directly about what you see and what's on your mind - in English!
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