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Why host an overseas student?
September 4, 2011 in British culture, English host families, English host family, find host family, Host family
There are many reasons why a family might choose to host an overseas student and there are many benefits that can arise from the situation. For a starter, many families with children find that an overseas student can enrich their … Continue reading
impariamo litaliano
Una volta trovata una forte motivazione imparare l’italiano per un anglofono non dovrebbe essere un’impresa molto difficile. L’italiano è facile da pronunciare se si esclude la lettera “R”che deve essere pronunciata nella parte anteriore del palato ( non nella gola … Continue reading
Using social media safely – Potential pitfalls for foreign students
June 16, 2011 in British culture, cultural visits in the UK, English host families, English host family, learning English
Today, social media is big business and can be a wonderful way for overseas students to connect with friends and family at home and to forge new friendships in the UK. Social media can open up many gateways not only … Continue reading
Imparare l’inglese vivendo con una famiglia nel Regno Unito
June 14, 2011 in British culture, cultural visits in the UK, English host families, English host family, find host family, Host family, learn English in England, learning English, Speaking English
Sia che abbiate una conoscenza di base della lingua inglese, sia che siate in possesso di certificati ottenuti in Italia, scoprirete ben presto che l’unico modo per imparare una seconda lingua, qualunque essa sia, è vivere sul posto e dialogare … Continue reading
The British way of life
June 13, 2011 in British culture, cultural visits in the UK, English host families, Interesting facts from around the world, learn English in England, Speaking English
Notice we said British, not English. A native of Scotland, Wales, Cornwall or Northern Ireland would not enjoy being called English and there are important differences between areas, as there are between old and young, rich and poor. However, some … Continue reading
Come imparare una seconda lingua
June 13, 2011 in cultural visits in the UK, English host families, find host family, learn English in England, Speaking English
Viviamo in un mondo globalizzato dove merci e persone si spostano di continuo da un capo all’altro del mondo. In un mondo senza barriere, la conoscenza delle lingue straniere è non solo una forza, ma soprattutto una necessità se si … Continue reading
The importance of establishing a good relationship between a host family and an international foreign student
June 11, 2011 in British culture, cultural visits in the UK, English host families, English host family, learn English in England, learning English
Life in the UK can take a little adjusting to, especially when you are used to a much different culture and climate. For overseas students, it is essential that their relationship with the host family is strong; for many … Continue reading
PERCHE` IMPARARE L’ITALIANO?
June 10, 2011 in English host families, English host family, find host family, learn English in England
Forse stai progettando un viaggio a Roma, o vorresti proprio sapere cosa dice Mastroianni alla Ekberg senza dover leggere quei maledetti sottotitoli, o forse hai conosciuto una bella ragazza o un bel ragazzo e senti una voglia matta di comunicare…Insomma, … Continue reading
Trova una famiglia ospitante in Inghilterra
June 7, 2011 in British culture, cultural visits in the UK, English host families, English host family, find host family, Host family, learn English in England, learning English, Speaking English
Se state cercando di organizzare una vacanza studio o un corso di lingua inglese in Inghilterra non avrete che la difficoltà` della scelta di fronte all’incredibile ricchezza di possibilità a vostra disposizione. Ma, nonostante questo, fare una scelta che sia … Continue reading
When A Host Family Says, “Mi Casa Es Su Casa”, You Can Expect It to Mean the Same in Any Language
June 3, 2011 in English host families, English host family, Host family, learn English in England, learning English
Around 10 years ago, accompanied only by my Sunday newspaper that I intended to read as always from back to front (football pages first!), I sat down at a table on the patio of my regular coffee shop in Marbella, … Continue reading