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Language Immersion Closer to Home – The German Market Phenomenon

Posted by Content Admin - July 22, 2015

Understanding the culture and customs of the native speakers of a language is an important part of the language learning process. By immersing oneself in and understanding the culture and the way in which a language is spoken by native users, students are able to connect theoretical teaching with real-world situations. This gives learning a context in use, and allows the student to pick up slang and real life experience. For those unable to go on a Lingoo homestay vacation or language exchange there are options for practising their language skills closer to home.

 

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Why School Language Exchange Trips Are Declining

Posted by Content Admin - July 22, 2015

School language exchanges are declining in popularity, with just 39% of schools now having an active language exchange program. This has led the British Council to launch a campaign to bring back overseas school exchange programmes to UK schools. There are a number of reasons why the number of school language exchanges has declined to the point where the British Council feels it necessary to intervene and take action to reverse the trend.

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How Language Exchange Holidays Have Changed For Parents

Posted by Content Admin - July 22, 2015

The traditional school run language exchange has been part of the language learning experience for decades. However, as technology, politics and culturehave changed, so has the language exchange experience. Technology, alongside the emergence of relatively inexpensive global travel, has changed the language exchange experience for parents, giving them more choice and access to security. So, how have language holidays changed for parents?

 Larger Range Of Places Their Child Can Visit

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The Alternative to School and Teacher Led Language Exchanges

Posted by Content Admin - July 22, 2015

The traditional school language exchange used to be a staple part of learning a language. However, these schemes have been in decline for the past several years, and now just 39% of British secondary schools currently support language exchange programs. This decline has been caused by increased pressure on teachers around organisation, health & safety regulations, and parental concerns about their children staying with strangers.