Our culture and conversation homestay for juniors or adults focuses on immersion through conversation and listening rather than the mechanics of the language. This program offers conversation during meal times, some evenings ( at the teacher’s discretion) and during accompanied excursions.
Students live with their teacher where their language learning is ongoing on a more informal basis. The programme is inclusive of three / four half day excursions with the teacher and full board accommodation. Language is learnt in context every day, while participating in family life.
Please note that ( adult) students will be expected to venture out or occupy themselves when not in the teachers company. This is not a 24 hour service.
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Our culture and conversation homestay is ideal for junior or adult students who prefer a more informal way of learning. This program is suitable for juniors who want to concentrate more on listening and conversation rather than formal study.
A bespoke program is designed for each student ensuring that each excursion or activity gives the opportunity to improve vocabulary and communication. Language learnt in context with the teacher is more likely to be remembered and will reinforce learning. Conversation for juniors will be combined with an activity sometimes in the teacher’s home as well as during excursions.
The Culture and conversation programme is ideal for students wanting a combination of language learning and a cultural experience. Learning in context is invaluable in the development of confidence and progress. Our teachers ensure that the students time is used effectively during meal times and on outings. These are are the perfect occasions to practice learnt language. Excursions can be arranged according to the interests and requirements of each individual.
On our culture and conversation homestay programme , students have their own private bedroom, unless on a 2:1 programme, where a twin room is shared.
Typically, the bedroom has a comfortable single or double bed, hanging space for clothes, a set of drawers and a desk and chair for private study. In some homestays, there is a TV in the bedroom.
If there are any special dietary requests, we must be informed prior to arrival.
Included in the program:
Not included
Programs are inclusive of a designated number of accompanied excursions or activities. These are determined largely by the interests of the student. A sporting activity, tennis, horse riding, swimming, visiting a museum or castle, cinema, theatre, visit to activity center or a shopping trip are among the possible trips to consider. Many outdoor activities will of course be weather dependent.Your teacher will offer you a selection of potential outings at varying costs. Any costs during excursions are not included.
Two half day excursions can be changed to a full day, by mutual consent. Full day excursions take place at the weekend. Excursions can be discussed with the teacher prior to arrival.
Included in the programme: Juniors
Not included
Included in the program: Adults
Not included – Expenses when on excursions.
Transfers are mandatory for all juniors under 18 years old. We offer a meet and greet service by the host family at all airports. Should the host family be unable to offer this service a local taxi firm will be contacted.
We can arrange and / or advise on transfers from any port of arrival in the UK including Eurostar at Ashford International. Transfers are arranged at the time of booking. The costs are dependent on the location and are added to the final invoice.
For adult students wanting to arrive independently to their homestay we offer a free pick up from the local station.
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The junior culture and conversation homestay program inclusive of full board accommodation in a teacher’s home and four half day accompanied excursions is £1050 per week. ( Local excursion expenses included)
There is a £100 supplement for all London postcodes
The adult culture and conversation homestay program inclusive of full board accommodation in a teacher’s home with ongoing conversation and three half day accompanied excursions is £995 per week.
There is a £100 supplement for all London postcodes
| Supplement | Price |
|---|---|
| Additional night’s stay | £80 |
| Additional excursion | £50 |
| Private bathroom | £125 |
| London supplement | £100 |
| Christmas homestay | £150 |
| Special diet | £50 |
| Transfers | Prices on request |
| Unsociable arrival/departure times 8pm-8am | £60 |
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday | Arrival | Lunch – Orientation of local area | Dinner -Evening meeting the family |
| Monday | Breakfast – activity | Lunch – excursion/activity | Dinner – Movie at home |
| Tuesday | Breakfast – activity | Lunch – Free time | Dinner – Socialising with family |
| Wednesday | Breakfast – activity | Lunch – excursion/activity | Dinner – Free time |
| Thursday | Breakfast – activity | Lunch – excursion/activity | Dinner – Relax at home |
| Friday | Breakfast – activity | Lunch – Free time | Dinner – Board games |
| Saturday | Breakfast – activity | Lunch – shopping trip | Free time |
| Sunday | Departure |
NOTE: This is a rough guide of a Junior program only . Activity or excursion will be weather dependent. Itinerary will vary according to host family. Arrival and departure times may vary. Students can discuss their preferences once they have arrived.
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