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English language study abroad: schools and offers at a glance

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Learn English - quicker and easier than ever before thanks to an English language study trip!

English is probably the most important language in today's economy, but also in society. Without a minimum knowledge of English, it is difficult to find your way around the Internet, you can't understand the songs on the radio and television, you have fewer job opportunities and it is more difficult to communicate when traveling around the world. These are just some of the many reasons why the English language is so important and why it is advisable to learn English.

There is probably no better or faster way to learn a language than a language trip abroad, i.e. an English language study trip. In this way, you are forced to use what you have learned outside of the language lessons. This in turn removes inhibitions and the fear of possible mistakes and leads to rapid progress.

Would you also like to learn English? English language courses are offered in England, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the USA, Ireland, Scotland etc. and can be booked in a variety of ways. Whether you want to stay abroad for just a few weeks or even a year, whether you want to attend language lessons every day or just a few hours a week, whether you want accommodation with a family or prefer to remain independent, the offers are varied, individual and are adapted to the requirements and wishes of the language students.

Always enquire about language stays and courses directly with the language schools that interest you. This will give you the opportunity to compare the individual offers and choose the best one for you. The guide "Education and training in languages" can help you to find out more about the different types of courses for an English language study trip. You will also find an overview of internationally recognized language diplomas that you can prepare for during a language study trip if you are interested.

The guide "How to choose the right education provider" is also highly recommended. It will tell you everything you need to know about the selection criteria for a suitable school and will help you to quickly and reliably find the right provider for your course at one of the many language schools in England.

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Many people who are interested in an English language study trip are young adults with an average age of around 24. However, this does not mean that language travel is not suitable for younger or older people. Quite the opposite. In recent years, language schools have developed more and more new offers that focus specifically on older target groups. These include language courses for people aged 30+, 50+ and 65+. There are also special business courses for business English, which are primarily aimed at people aged 21 and over who are interested in education. However, the average age is usually much higher than this, usually around 40. Some language schools indicate the average age of the individual courses so that it will be easy for you to find a language course for your English language study trip that corresponds to your age group. Otherwise, ask the individual English schools about the average age and English course offers that suit you, so that you will definitely find a course where you can meet like-minded people and people of the same age with whom you can spend an interesting time.
If you are interested in an English language study trip, you will usually have to choose a language level at the beginning of your stay that reflects your previous language skills. The simple reason for this is that you should be placed in the right course, which will provide you with sufficient support but not overwhelm you and in which you learn with people of the same level. This is the most effective way of learning and will keep you motivated and happy. As it is not easy for everyone to assess how well or poorly they actually speak English, most language schools offer online English tests that divide you into levels according to multiple-choice tests. Nevertheless, in the vast majority of cases you will take an extensive placement test on your first day at school during your English language study trip in order to find the ideal English course for you.
If you are interested in an English language study trip, you have the opportunity to do so in many countries scattered all over the world. As the British were once the largest colonial power in the world and took possession of almost a quarter of the earth's surface, many countries and islands still have their own language despite their independence today. In addition to England, you can therefore also attend English language courses in the following countries, among others:
  • USA
  • Malta
  • Canada
  • Barbados
  • South Africa
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
  • Scotland
  • Ireland and Northern Ireland
  • India
  • Philippines
Before embarking on an English language study trip, it is always important that you inform yourself thoroughly about what the individual schools have to offer. Only if you have sufficient comparative material at your disposal will you be able to find the continuing education, further training and language course that will really support you and in whose environment you feel comfortable.

Once you have received some documents, the first thing to do is to check whether the individual English language schools offer the courses you are interested in. If you are looking for business courses, a language school with a focus on youth travel is unlikely to appeal to you. The basic requirements should therefore be met, including a suitable course, a good location, a small class size and suitable accommodation with good transport connections. You can find out which other selection criteria will help you to find the language school that is best suited to you or your child in the guide "How to choose the right education provider" (see navigation point "Education help" above).

It depends on your motivation, your time and your goals as to which certificate you would like to receive at the end of your English language course. After completing a course, you will receive a certificate from most language schools. Once you have reached a certain level, you can register for an internationally recognized exam at the end of the course to certify your skills. To do this, however, it usually makes sense to register for a language course during your English language study trip, which will teach youin preparatory courses or diploma coursesfor language tests, such as theCambridge Diplomasprepared, such as:

  • PET (Preliminary English Test)
  • FCE (First Certificate in English)
  • CAE (Certificate of Advanced English)
  • CPE (Certificate of Proficiency in English)
  • BEC (Business English Certificate)
  • IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
  • BULATS (Business Language Testing Service)
and others.You can also take the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) and the TOEIC (Test of English in International Communication), especially in the USA.
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Before embarking on an English language study trip, it is always important that you inform yourself thoroughly about what the individual schools have to offer. Only if you have sufficient comparative material at your disposal will you be able to find the continuing education, further training and language course that will really support you and in whose environment you feel comfortable.

Once you have received some documents, the first thing to do is to check whether the individual English language schools offer the courses you are interested in. If you are looking for business courses, a language school with a focus on youth travel is unlikely to appeal to you. The basic requirements should therefore be met, including a suitable course, a good location, a small class size and suitable accommodation with good transport connections. You can find out which other selection criteria will help you to find the language school that is best suited to you or your child in the guide "How to choose the right education provider" (see navigation point "Education help" above).

If you want to learn English intensively, you can do so here in Switzerland or improve your foreign language skills on a language trip to an English-speaking country. The choice of countries where you can learn English is enormous. For example, you can attend English schools in the following countries or territories:
  • England
  • Canada
  • United States of America (USA)
  • Australia
  • Northern Ireland
  • Scotland
  • India
  • Philippines
  • Jersey
  • Ireland
  • Malta
  • Barbados
  • New Zealand
  • Palau
  • Gibraltar
  • Belize
  • Bahamas
  • Tonga
  • Seychelles
  • South Africa
  • Namibia

and many other countries and islands around the world. However, you should be aware that not all English schools offer language courses for all countries or regions, so if you have a particular preference for one of the countries that are not on offer, you may have to search a little harder. It is therefore best to ask all the language schools you are interested in about their destinations for an English language study trip.

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English language courses can take place in England or the USA (New York, Miami, Los Angeles), Canada, Australia (Sydney, Perth), Ireland (Galway), Malta, New Zealand or South Africa (Cape Town, Cape Town). There are the following beautiful locations for English language courses in England as an English language stay:

  • Belfast
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  • Brigthon
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  • Canterbury
  • Eastbourne
  • York
  • London
  • Manchester
  • Newcastle
  • Oxford
  • Portsmouth
  • Worcester

Here at Ausbildung-Weiterbildung.ch we have compiled an extensiveAdvisorwhich is ideal as preparation for a language study trip to South Africa. It will tell you everything you need to know about the most popular cities for language travel in South Africa, the best time of year for your trip, the language courses on offer, entry requirements, safety and costs, which should make your planning a lot easier.

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