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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
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
Find a host family in England
If you are trying to organize an English language course in England you have to choose from the incredible wealth of possibilities at your disposal. Making a choice that is both affordable and one to suit your needs is very … Continue reading
Come organizzare una vacanza studio in famiglia nel Regno Unito
Se desiderate imparare una seconda lingua, qualunque essa sia, una vacanza studio è certamente un opzione da tenere in considerazione. A seconda delle vostre necessità e possibilità economiche, potrete scegliere di passare la vostra vacanza studio in un college costoso … Continue reading
Host Families Can Be Friends Forever
I am a teacher of English as a second language and have travelled extensively throughout the Middle East and Asia, teaching in schools, colleges and universities. As you would imagine, I have come across countless stories of language students’ experiences … Continue reading
Things you should know about host families
A light hearted look at host families 1 Host families are generally not classed as ‘normal’! They open their house to a foreigner, whats more, it is occasionally to a person from another country they perhaps don’t know much about. … Continue reading
The Role of English Host Families when Learning a Foreign Language Abroad
There’s no doubt about it – English host families are the perfect solution. Learning a foreign language abroad is the best way to accumulate the native, local information and knowledge needed to become a fluent speaker of your chosen second … Continue reading