Why should I book a language study trip and not take a language course at a school near me?
During a language study trip to England, the English language is learned much more intensively than in language courses, which take place once or twice a week. The reason for this is that the language is also spoken in your free time. This means that you learn a language much more intensively than on a language course. It is also much more motivating to be able to use the language skills you have learned immediately after class. Language students really get to know the host country during a language stay, which is hardly possible with a language course in Switzerland. You get to meet new people and have many wonderful experiences that you will remember for a long time. Finally, language students learn to find their own way around and organize themselves in a foreign country, which has a positive influence on the development of their own personality. Many graduates say that they have become much stronger and more self-confident after a language study trip.
Why should I learn English in England and not in another English-speaking country?
In addition to high-quality language schools, England offers beautiful landscapes and wonderful beaches. There are also trendy and vibrant cities with a varied nightlife. England is the country of origin of the English language and "British English" is still regarded as a very cultivated form of English. England can be reached from Switzerland within two hours, which reduces travel costs enormously compared to other English-speaking countries.
What are the most popular destinations in England for language study trips?
The most popular locations for language study trips include London, Brighton, Cambridge Bournemouth and other places. England offers language students a wide range of destinations, from large cities to smaller towns on the coast.
What should I look out for during a language study trip to England?
First of all, you should choose an experienced and well-rated language study trip provider. Together with this provider, the location, accommodation, performance target and a suitable language school should be determined. Another point may be the average age or the composition of the participants. Today there are language courses for teenagers, young adults, families, participants over 40 or for senior citizens. Of course, prices should also be compared, but it is worth paying more for good quality.
How long should a language study trip last so that I can communicate in English?
The ideal duration of the language study trip depends on previous knowledge and performance targets. Many language students choose a language stay of three months after completing an apprenticeship and graduate with the Cambridge First Certificate. However, there are also many people who want to refresh their English with shorter stays or those who want to learn a language really intensively and therefore choose a longer stay than three months.
What costs should I expect for a language study trip to England?
The costs vary depending on the duration and language school. For a stay of three months in England, you can expect to pay CHF 6,000 including host family.
How much pocket money do I need for my stay?
The amount of pocket money depends, among other things, on whether a portion has to be included for meals. For a host family with full board, these costs are naturally lower than for accommodation with half board. It also depends on the planned leisure activities (excursions, shopping, nightlife, etc.). Depending on this, you should expect to pay between CHF 25 and CHF 50 per day.
What else do I need to consider if I want to do a language study trip to England?
The following topics should be considered depending on the duration of your stay:
Job: dismissal, unpaid leave, paid leave, etc.
Apartment: Quit? Sublet?
Travel formalities: An identity card is sufficient for stays of up to three months; a passport is required for longer stays. Validity of the identity card and passport?
Cancel or interrupt other subscriptions (Internet subscriptions, fitness subscriptions, Billag fees for radio and TV connections, etc.)
Have important documents such as identity cards etc. scanned and kept by relatives or friends
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Experience, competence and service are top priorities at EF! Since 1965, more than 3 million language students have chosen to learn a language abroad with EF. Today, we are one of the world's largest private organizers of language stays and language travel. We think that's not without reason! At our own language schools in 50 fascinating destinations, we offer a varied program for all language levels and all age groups. Since 2008, we have also been working successfully with the University of Cambridge ESOL - with further benefits for our customers.
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Languages are like a key to a new world. They help us to understand other cultures and broaden our own horizons. Moreover, languages are an absolute plus for any CV. For over 20 years, ESL - Language Study Abroad has been offering life-changing educational opportunities abroad for young and old. In addition to tailor-made language courses abroad and courses to obtain official language certificates, we also offer gap year programs including internships, traineeships or study abroad.
In addition to the standard languages English, French and Italian, we also offer more exotic languages such as Korean, Japanese and Arabic. The opportunities include over 17 languages at more than 200 destinations worldwide. We look forward to hearing from you!
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Discount conditions:Rabatt gilt auf Kurskosten auf Englisch-Sprachaufenthalte in den USA, Kanada, UK und Irland (in Sprachschulen von Kaplan) sowie auf Französisch-Sprachaufenthalte in der Schweiz und Frankreich (in Sprachschulen von Alpadia oder Azurlingua). Das Angebot kann nicht mit anderen Rabatten kumuliert werden.
Are you ready for the best time of your life? 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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Discount conditions:Linguista grants all Swisscom employees and their family members (in the same household) a 10% reduction on the language course. Detailed information is available at www.linguista.ch.
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.
For French, Spanish, Italian and school courses, the Swiss agency works with first-class partner schools.
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Pro Linguis has been arranging language courses since 1955, making it the oldest and most experienced Swiss agency for language courses. The renowned company offers classic language courses in 11 languages in almost 40 different countries. Let the Pro Linguis team advise you - we will find the perfect offer for young people, adults or families. Be it a language stay, an exchange year, a Work & Study Experience or a bridging offer for studying abroad. We will make your stay abroad an unforgettable experience! Pro Linguis is part of the StudyLingua Group.
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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BIKU Languages offers you the perfect opportunity to improve your language skills through a language study trip at home or abroad. With almost 40 years of experience in organizing language travel, we are your partner for a successful language study trip. We open the door to the world for you thanks to education & culture. The advisory team knows our partner schools personally from visits on site and can therefore give you the best advice to help you find the right language school to suit your needs.
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