Improve your language skills through engaging, real-life experiences
Learning a new language goes far beyond memorising grammar rules and vocabulary—it’s about using the language in real-life situations. One of the most effective ways to reinforce classroom learning is through interactive and immersive experiences. Our language stays with activities are designed to help you develop your language skills naturally and enjoyably, while interacting with your host teacher or another adult resident in your household.
Tailor-Made Activities for a Lively Learning Experience
All activities are adapted to your preferences and the local surroundings of your host’s home, ensuring a bespoke and authentic experience. This allows you to practise your language skills in a variety of real-life situations. Here’s a glimpse of what you could enjoy:
🍽 Culinary Adventures
Cook meals together with your host family and discover new recipes while enriching your gastronomic vocabulary. Shared cooking is a great way to strengthen bonds and learn through action.
🛍 Shopping Outings
Whether browsing a bustling street market or exploring a lively shopping centre, shopping in a foreign language is a fun and practical way to improve your communication skills.
🎭 Leisure and Entertainment
Watch a local film at the cinema or enjoy a theatre play, play mini-golf or go bowling with your host, or attend a live sports event. These relaxed and social settings provide the perfect opportunity to practise casual conversation and enjoy the local culture.
🌿 Nature and Heritage Walks
Explore protected natural parks or visit historic centres with your host. These excursions not only offer a window into local customs and traditions but also encourage enriching conversation and vocabulary acquisition.
🗣 Games and Social Interaction
Participating in board games and discussions with your host teacher is a brilliant way to build self-confidence and improve pronunciation and oral fluency.
🎡 Seasonal and Local Events
Dive into the atmosphere of local festivals, farmers’ markets, and neighbourhood fairs. These experiences will immerse you in everyday life while naturally enhancing your language skills.
🌞 Outdoor Activities
Depending on your location, you might enjoy a countryside picnic, a walk in the woods, a day at the beach, or a visit to a local lake—all ideal backdrops for natural conversation and language use.
☕ Cultural Experiences (18+)
For adults, visiting a local pub or enjoying a traditional afternoon tea can be an excellent way to discover the local lifestyle while engaging in informal conversation.
A Fully Immersive and Authentic Experience
The key to mastering a language is regular exposure and continuous practice. By taking part in these personalised activities, you’ll enhance your listening and speaking skills naturally, gain confidence, and become more sensitive to the cultural nuances of the language you’re learning.
Because these activities are part of your daily life with your host, they provide real, immediate applications for the language, making learning feel effortless and enjoyable.
🧭 Please note: Activities vary depending on your interests and your host’s location, to ensure the most enriching and memorable learning experience possible.
Learn by Living the Language
Acquiring a new language abroad isn’t just about studying—it’s about full cultural and linguistic immersion where every conversation is an opportunity to grow. For a truly effective and unforgettable language learning journey, there’s nothing like a customised stay with a host teacher that combines private lessons with carefully selected activities.
Our programmes are open to all ages and levels and are crafted to create a unique learning experience—personalised, effective, and fun.