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!

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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.
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.
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 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

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