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Language study trip USA - The American dream for those interested in English

The USA - the land of unlimited possibilities, undoubtedly also when it comes to language travel, because in every major city and countless small towns you will find established language schools where you can acquire and improve your English language skills. In addition to language lessons, there are countless leisure activities on offer, from surfing in California or Florida, to world-class museums and theaters in the vibrant, multicultural metropolises, to ski tours far from the hustle and bustle of the Rocky Mountains. Whether Honolulu, New York or Denver, the United States of America offers attractive destinations for a wide variety of tastes.

Language school USA: There are English courses for every age, every level, with different intensities and for different interests, for example:

  • Vacation courses for children, teenagers or adults
  • Preparatory courses lasting several months with a diploma (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS)
  • Specialized courses in Business English for different professions and functions
  • Student exchange programs
  • Language trips that combine language lessons with sports, culture or a company internship.

During a language study trip to the USA, you will preferably live with a host family arranged by the school or in a hall of residence, as this allows you to practise and consolidate your newly acquired language skills in everyday life with your host family or other language learners from all over the world.

Start planning your language study trip to the USA early. For courses with more than 16 hours of lessons per week, you will need a special visa and the waiting times for such visas can take several weeks. The best way to plan is to contact a language travel provider. The providers on our website know their partner schools around the world well and regularly check their language courses and accommodation. They can advise you individually on the region and school that suits you best and also on obtaining a visa.

Learning English in the USA is suitable for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in American English and the American way of life while exploring the cultural and natural diversity of this huge country.

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Language study trips to the United States of America are usually offered in larger cities in order to not only teach students language skills within a language course, but also to enable them to continue their cultural education and take advantage of a wide range of leisure activities. As America is a very large continent and there are a large number of really big cities in the United States, the number of locations for language travel is very considerable. Here is a selection of the most popular cities for a language study trip in the USA:
  • New York
  • Los Angeles
  • San Francisco
  • Boston
  • Chicago
  • Miami
  • Denver
  • Honolulu
  • Santa Barbara
  • San Diego
  • Seattle
  • Fort Lauderdale
  • Washington
Although the Cambridge certificates, such as the FCE (First), the CAE (Advanced) and the CPE (Proficiency) are British language examinations, they are still offered by some language schools that you can attend during a language study trip to the USA. However, it is usually the American language exams that you can take in the USA, such as the TOEFL test, the Test of English as a Foreign Language, which is a requirement for admission to many American and Canadian colleges and universities. This language test is also suitable for the professional world, although there is also the internationally recognized TOEIC, the Test of English in International Communication, which tests your English language skills to communicate in an international environment.
The question should really be, for whom is such continuing education, further training not suitable? Because whether you're a student or a senior citizen, it's almost always the right time for a language trip. There is a whole range of offers especially for schoolchildren that specialize in stays of several weeks during the vacation period. It doesn't matter whether you want to go to America for two weeks in the spring break or spend five weeks there in the summer vacation, the offers are usually identical.
Adults and senior citizens are usually less restricted in terms of when they can travel, so there is also a large selection of first-class offers for these groups. However, always pay attention to the target group information for the individual courses. Just like your age, your previous foreign language skills are irrelevant. Both complete beginners and very advanced learners can apply for a language study trip to the USA. You will be placed in language groups according to your level of proficiency and will attend a language course with them during your stay. This allows you to learn quickly, as all participants in a course have the same level of knowledge and are therefore on an equal footing so that no one is over- or underchallenged.
Your preferences and wishes determine which language course at which location is most suitable for you during a language study trip to the USA. Now it's time to find the right language school. Always clarify the following points before deciding on a provider:
  • Where exactly is the school located?
  • How do I get from the school to my accommodation and how long does it take?
  • What accommodation options are available?
  • What experience and qualifications do the school and teaching staff have?
  • What types of courses are offered?
  • Are there combination courses, such as English and surfing or English and diving?
  • Are there special business courses?
  • How long are the individual lessons?
  • What is included in the price?
  • Are there exam preparation courses?
  • What is the average and maximum price size?
  • What is the school infrastructure like?
  • Is there air conditioning in the classrooms and my accommodation?
  • Is a leisure program organized?
  • Is there an airport transfer?

At most language schools, you can choose between different language courses that you can attend during your language study trip to the USA. As a rule, these are standard courses and intensive courses, occasionally also semi-intensive courses, which differ mainly in the number of lessons per week. These courses can usually be booked for as little as one week and can be extended on a weekly basis. Business English courses are also freely selectable in terms of the number of weeks. However, the situation is different for preparation courses for language exams, which have a fixed duration. Cambridge preparation courses, for example, are usually designed for 10 to 12 weeks. Some schools also offer intensive courses that allow you to take the FCE, CAE or CPE exam after just 3 to 4 weeks. However, this requires a high level of commitment and the willingness to put up with long days and little free time. A TOEFL preparation course (Test of English as a Foreign Language) usually takes 4 to 8 weeks. The duration of other English courses can vary greatly and is determined individually by each language school in the USA.

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