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Why investing in your child's future is important David explains why booking a Language Travel course for his daughter was an investment in her personal growth. Hi David! Could you start by telling us who you are and your experience with EF? I’m the father of Maria, who took an LT summer course with EF last year. I’m here to give you my insight.
Great! Can you explain for other parents what it’s like to send your child on an EF Language Travel course? I was apprehensive at first, especially knowing this would be Maria’s first trip abroad on her own. I was encouraged by the high level of communication I had with the EF team - they gave me all the information I needed and were really supportive. I had regular contact with Maria, however I also got the impression she was very busy!
What did Maria tell you about her experience? From what she’s told me, she had an incredible
amount of fun. She took English classes either in the morning or afternoon, with activities in between. She was part of a group of other students of a similar age, and they did everything together. They were always under the supervision of several trained EF staff members too, who introduced them to lots of new culture and sports.
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Where did she stay and what were her highlights?
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She stayed in England at EF Rookesbury in the countryside, where they took excursions to Stonehenge and Brighton. They also played sports, usually either tennis or football, every other day.
Why investing in your child's future is important First summer abroad: how to support your child Language Travel explained in 3 key points
Sounds like a great mix of culture and fun! Do you think she’s benefited from the experience? Without a doubt. Maria’s returned home more confident; she has new friends from all over Europe; she has learnt about the history and culture of England. I think it’s important to expose your child to different cultures as early as possible, because it broadens their mind and makes them more tolerant.
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First summer abroad: how to support your child So you’ve booked an EF Language Travel course for your child, and they’re hungry with excitement and ready to go. But what about you? We give some ‘top tips’ on how to support your child through this amazing new experience. Don’t worry too much! It’s never easy letting your child go on their first summer abroad by themselves, however they are in safe hands. Our EF leaders accompany your child throughout the
entire journey, and they are in groups with other students around the same age too. You’ll also be surprised at how resilient and adaptable your child is - they will make lots of friends and absorb a vibrant new culture Be supportive but not pushy Most parents have a list of things that they would like their child to achieve during their summer abroad, namely learning a language and understanding a new culture - as well as having fun. The key is to accept that the most important thing is the experience itself. Be there to guide
Language Travel explained in 3 key points By running activities and English classes side by side, we provide the framework for our students to communicate in a variety of environments. This helps them to grow together and build lasting international friendships.
A summer abroad deserves lasting memories. With an EF leader who accompanies our students every step of the way, you can expect your child to have continuous fun, with a vibrant group of peers, from day one.
We believe in learning by doing, which means encouraging your child to participate and interact as much as possible. We want them to find their own voice and express themselves, which in turn instills confidence.
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Don’t stalk them on social media Tempting as it may be, scrolling continuously through your child’s Snapchat and Instagram feed and commenting on everything won’t help support your child much. Pictures and posts can sometimes be misleading, so scrutinising their every move will just make you worry more. You’ll also get jealous of their incredible snaps. Playing it cool and ‘liking’ the occasional picture shows that you’re interested, without being overbearing.
Don’t take it personally if they forget to call Not seeing your child every day over summer can be difficult. You’ll want to speak to them constantly to find out what they’re doing. But your child will be having so much fun - making exciting international friendships and gaining cultural exposure in a dynamic new town or city. So don’t be offended if they forget to call or text. It’s not because they don’t want to speak to you.
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them, but without any pressure.