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English language study trip: learn the language where it is spoken

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English language study trip: learn English where it is spoken

An English language stay lets you immerse yourself in the language where it is part of everyday life. English courses in the language area have the advantage that you also have to use English outside the classroom - in contact with your hostess, fellow students from all over the world, when ordering drinks in the pub, etc. You will be immediately rewarded for your efforts to learn the language, develop your feeling for the language, internalize many idioms and reduce language barriers.

English language courses are offered in the UK and USA, Australia, New Zealand, Malta, South Africa and other parts of the world. There are programs for all ages, levels and interests, for example:

  • One, two or up to six-week vacation courses for children, teenagers and entire families
  • Vacation courses for adults (over 40, over 50, senior citizens) with a focus on conversation, culture and regional studies, including a leisure program and excursions
  • Diploma courses lasting several months to prepare for an internationally recognized English diploma (Cambridge, TOEFL, IELTS)
  • Intensive courses for individuals or groups (e.g. members of companies or organizations) with 30-40 lessons per week Business English for various professions and functions
  • Exchange years for young people in student exchange programs
  • Stays lasting several months that combine learning English with a job or volunteer placement abroad

Accommodation for English language stays is preferably with a host family arranged by the school or in a hall of residence. Depending on the type of course, the costs for school, accommodation and meals are included in the course fee, sometimes even those for return flights and on-site support. Some offers only cover the costs of language lessons. Travel and accommodation can then be arranged individually.

The providers you will find here are mostly local agencies that are in contact with language schools all over the world. They have often known their partner schools for a long time, regularly check the conditions and offers on site and are therefore a good point of contact for anyone interested in an English language study trip.

If you want to improve your English skills in the stimulating atmosphere of a mixed international class in the language area, an English language study trip is the right place for you. Here you can satisfy your curiosity about the country and its people, different lifestyles, customs and habits. At the same time, such a stay offers the ideal environment to prepare for a certificate in English as a foreign language - whether for better qualifications on the job market or for university admission in an English-speaking country.


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Those who want to learn English during a language study trip usually opt for accommodation with a host family. However, it is also possible to opt for other types of accommodation, such as hotels or studios, which can also be booked through the language schools. Some schools also offer student residences / student houses where you can live in shared, double or single rooms. However, you should bear in mind that living with a host family, especially if there is no other German-speaking student living there, will have a much greater learning effect than in other types of accommodation, as you will be forced to communicate exclusively in English and therefore also have to use the language in your free time.

Most language schools offer English language courses for a language stay that specifically prepare students for language diplomas, such as the Cambridge First Certificate in English FCE. These courses usually run over a period of 8 to 12 weeks and are timed to coincide with the examination dates of the exam, which can be taken four times a year.

Ein Sprachaufenthalt zum Englisch lernen ist nicht nur für Jugendliche und Heranwachsende die ideale Art, diese Sprache zu erlernen oder die eigenen Sprachkenntnisse zu vertiefen, sondern für alle Altersgruppen geeignet. Daher bieten Sprachschulen meist neben Jugendsprachreisen auch Spezialkurse für andere Altersgruppen an. Neben Sprachkursen für junge Erwachsene (ab 18. Jahren) werden auch Kurse ab 25 Jahren, seltener für 30+ angeboten. Hinzu kommen spezielle Business English Kurse für das Geschäftsenglisch, in welchen der Altersdurchschnitt meist höher liegt, als bei herkömmlichen Sprachkursen. Dies trifft auch auf Diplomkurse zu, die auf Sprachdiplome, wie etwa das Cambridge First Certificate in English (FCE) oder Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) oder andere Englischdiplome vorbereiten.

Fremdsprachenkenntnisse sind für einen Sprachaufenthalt, bei dem Englisch lernen möchten, nicht zwangsläufig vonnöten. Es werden neben Fortgeschrittenenkursen und Sprachdiplomkursen auch Sprachkurse für Anfänger angeboten, die bislang über nur sehr geringe oder gar überhaupt keine Englischkenntnisse verfügen. Dabei wird zwischen der Anfängerstufe A0 und der Grundstufe A1 unterschieden, zwischen Sprachanfängern, die keinerlei Englischsprachkenntnisse besitzen oder möglicherweise früher einmal diese Sprache erlernt haben, jedoch keinen zusammenhängenden Satz bilden können und auch einfache Sätze nicht verstehen, und Personen, die kurze Sätze verstehen und einfachste Sätze, wenn auch grammatikalisch unkorrekt, sprechen können.

Bei einem Sprachaufenthalt finden Englisch Sprachkurse, bis auf äusserst wenige Ausnahmen, nur an den Wochentagen und nicht an den Wochenenden statt.

The choice of countries where you can learn English on a language study trip is considerable, although most language providers mainly offer language courses in up to ten countries. Australia, England, New Zealand, Canada and the USA are among the most popular destinations, but language courses are also offered in Malta, South Africa, Ireland, Scotland and Singapore.



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Agency Switzerland Westbourne Academy GmbH
The Westbourne Academy is located in the south of England and is recognized by the British Council. Thanks to a high level of word-of-mouth advertising, very low prices can be offered. At the same time, above-average examination results have been achieved for years.

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(5,6) Excellent 27 27 Ratings (100% )
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For over 35 years, Linguista Sprachaufenthalte has been your reliable partner when it comes to organizing language study trips worldwide with enthusiasm and passion for languages and travel. We maintain a trusting and long-standing working relationship with our international partner schools, guaranteeing you a high standard of quality and great flexibility. Our team consists of proven language travel specialists, all of whom are experienced travelers and have of course been on several language study trips themselves. We provide you with free, comprehensive and competent advice. We know how to respond to the individual wishes of our customers and plan each language study trip individually and tailored to their learning goals, previous knowledge and personal needs.
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(5,2) Very good 70 70 Ratings (97% )
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The in-house language school "StudyLingua Sprachschule" offers group courses and private lessons in over 40 different languages in the heart of Zurich. All our teachers are native speakers and are passionate about teaching their respective languages! Thanks to our needs analysis and small class sizes of a maximum of four participants, each course is tailored to the wishes of our participants.
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