Tips for Planning a Group Language Learning Trip
Jul 21
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Whether you’re planning a trip to a foreign country with your foreign language class, or just an interested group of friends who want some extra intellectual stimulation on their next trip, there are a few key tips to help you organize the most worthwhile and enjoyable holiday.
- Think broadly when choosing your country. For example, if your group wants to learn or practise French, the obvious choice is France, but if you want an island holiday you could try French-speaking Reunion Island in the Indian Ocean.
- Check into school holiday times, climate and cultural festivals in the country you want to visit. For example, during school holidays, language schools might offer an altered program which may or may not suit your goals.
- Consider using a homestay program so you can learn more about the culture and get even more chances to improve your language skills. Homestays are also often cheaper than a hotel, meals can be included and hosts will often take two or more members of your group.
- Sometimes, less is more. While some language schools might offer six or eight hours of tuition a day, you might get more out of spending every morning in the classroom and the afternoons sightseeing, studying and soaking up the language and culture.
- Try not to be a beginner when you land in the country: even if you only learn key phrases from a CD-ROM at home, you’ll learn a lot more if you’ve got a few basic ideas about the language already. It doesn’t matter if your group has different ability levels in regard to the language - most language schools will stream you into appropriate classes, and when you’re out sightseeing, those with the stronger language skills will be a big asset.
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