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As one of the most widely spoken languages on the planet – at last count there were 1.5 billion English speakers – learning English enables people to access more opportunities in their personal and professional lives. In addition to making individuals more desirable to universities and prospective employers, having a good grasp of the English language means you can enjoy the very best in popular culture with the latest literature, films and music available in English.


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It’s not too late to make a New Year’s resolution. For people looking to take their travel experiences to the very next level, learning a language is a great goal to set. With an eye on post-Brexit Britain, the learning of European languages is becoming popular once again. Spanish, French and German have all been deemed ‘languages of the future’ by the British Council.


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A homestay is much more than just a holiday. As a homestay host, you play a defining role in another individual’s travel experience, crafting an immersive, culturally-focused and educational language learning journey.


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Language immersion has become a crucial part of learning a second, third or even fourth language. While classroom based language courses secure success through repetition, immersion programs focus on achieving the same results through cultural experiences. Learning by submerging yourself in another country’s culture and language is both an effective and enjoyable learning experience.