Starting to learn a new language from scratch can be a daunting task for anyone. It’s not only what you’re learning that can be tricky but also how to physically learn it. Formal language education has traditionally focused on accuracy with emphasis on perfecting grammar and pronunciation first and foremost.
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Posted by Fabrice Dupas - January 2, 2018
Posted by Fabrice Dupas - December 20, 2017
Christmas is such a special time, there’s a magic glow in the air and people just seem to be at their cheeriest. But depending on which country you live in, the festive holiday season may look and feel slightly different. Here are 5 different Christmas traditions from around the world.
Germany
Posted by Fabrice Dupas - December 19, 2017
If you are thinking about an English language homestay for your child but you are not sure if they are ready to go all the way to the UK, you might be pleasantly surprised to hear that an equally authentic homestay experience could be much closer to home. Meet the Jones family, a welcoming and experienced host family of four, who are English, but living in the South West of France. We met up with Rebecca, Mark, Milly (13) and Lola (10), to find out more.
Rebecca... tell us, how does an English family end up living in France?
Posted by Fabrice Dupas - November 9, 2017
If you were to sit down and write a wish-list of characteristics you were looking for in a French language homestay host, we’re guessing that the Grigoriou-Gratton family, who have welcomed many Lingoo guests over the last few years, would tick every single one of your boxes.
We recently joined the family for dinner at their lovely home in downtown Bordeaux (incidentally Lonely Planet’s number one city to visit in 2017) to find out what makes them great hosts for young people seeking a language exchange or homestay experience.
Bienvenue! Meet the Family