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CL UB 50 + The experience of a lifetime 2020
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The experience of a lifetime Learn a language together with people from your own generation. By studying in immersion, you’ll quickly develop language skills while experiencing a thrilling cultural exchange. Travelling is all about discovering and connecting with others, and our programmes for students over 50 are the perfect combination of a smart vacation and exercising your mind! The courses, offered in a range of destinations from sleepy beach towns to pulsating cities, are designed especially for learners over age 50. The lessons are taught from a practical approach, while the superb activities programme will immerse you in the local culture, cuisine and history. It’s your turn to explore the world on your own terms, while you gain new skills that will come in handy in your everyday life. Travel to one of our tantalising destinations around the world and enjoy an experience that offers much more than a traditional holiday! Laia López Regional Manager
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Get the price difference refunded if you find a better deal for the same programme with another agency.
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ABOUT THE COURSES
Learning a language is about much more than just vocabulary and grammar. Our programmes allow you to improve your language and communication skills while discovering the destination of your choice in depth. IDEAL DATES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR
INTERCULTURAL EXCHANGE
Popular destinations get really busy during the peak season, which coincides with school holidays. These 50+ programmes are offered outside the height of peak season, making for a more relaxed atmosphere.
You’ll study and share experiences with people from all over the world. Not only is this a richly rewarding experience, but you’ll also use the language you’re learning for authentic intercultural communication.
COMMUNICATION-BASED LEARNING
DESIGNED ESPECIALLY FOR LEARNERS AGED 50+ In contrast to courses for younger learners, which may focus on using languages in professional or academic environments, you’ll learn vocabulary that will make your holidays more enjoyable and the local culture more accessible.
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The teachers focus on learning through communication. This involves exercises and group work designed to simulate conversation in everyday situations. By learning in this way, you’ll be ready to communicate in the real world, outside of the classroom.
STRUCTURED STUDY & TRIP The package includes tuition and enrolment, accommodation and an activities/excursions programme. All elements of the trip are designed to help you study while enjoying an active break.
2-WEEK PROGRAMMES
EMPHASIS ON CULTURE The tuition and activities focus on culture, to give the language context. Through a diverse activities programme, you’ll enjoy a strong group dynamic while learning all about local history, gastronomy and traditions.
This is the perfect amount of time to combine language study and cultural immersion. You can really get to know the destination and dive deeper into the culture than during a single week.
SUPERB ACTIVITY PROGRAMMES Really get beneath the surface of your destination. After class in the morning and at weekends, the school organises a superb range of activities for you to enjoy with your classmates.
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M A K E Y O U R S E L F AT H O M E
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To guarantee you a smooth experience, we offer only comfortable and convenient accommodation options. Host families are the most popular option, but you may choose amongst a broad range of alternatives in each destination: hotels, private studios, shared apartments, residences… Be sure to let us know if you have any specific requests, and we’ll take them into account to help you find the perfect accommodation for your stay.
LEISURE Get beneath the surface of local life. The leisure programmes focus on the attractions of the destination, including history, culture and cuisine. Whether you want to enjoy guided tours, cooking courses, wine tastings, dance lessons, evenings at the theatre or getaways to the countryside, you’ll have a huge variety of options to choose from. Of course, you’re also free to spend your leisure time as you wish!
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ESL QUALITY
SUPERB SCHOOLS
VALUE FOR MONEY
We work very hard to find the best partner schools around the world, so you can be assured that you’re getting an excellent standard of teaching.
Prices include the lessons, accommodation and the afternoon leisure activities. We guarantee the original prices of our partner language schools, so you won’t find the same programme cheaper elsewhere.
100% SECURITY ESL is a member of the Swiss travel industry’s travel guarantee fund. It reimburses the all-inclusive amounts of your language study stay in the unlikely event of bankruptcy of the service provider before or after your departure.
QUALIFIED, EXPERIENCED TEACHERS Quality teaching ensures that you’ll make fast progress with the language you’re learning, while having fun.
A-Z SERVICE & FULL SUPPORT Our experienced, multilingual team are here for you before, during and after your stay to ensure you have a smooth experience. You can always rely on our support in the unlikely event that anything should go wrong during your time away.
IDEAL DATES These programmes are offered slightly outside of peak tourist season, so you can enjoy the best of the destination without from the tourist crowds. ESL · A world of languages
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MOST POPULAR 50+ PROGRAMMES Discover some of our top destinations for participants in their 50s and get a taste of the many possibilities we offer. You’ll be placed in a group adapted to your current language level and needs. A language stay abroad is the perfect way to discover the language, culture and lifestyle of your country of choice.
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Prices in GBP were converted according to the exchange rate in effect at the time of creation of this leaflet. This value is subject to change and is provided for your information only. Only original prices (in local currency) are guaranteed throughout the year.
IBIZA
IBIZA
MÁLAGA
from GBP 647
from GBP 521
from GBP 1055
1 weeks
1 weeks
2 weeks
Standard course of 20 lessons per week
Standard course of 20 lessons per week
Standard course of 15 lessons per week
Host family, single room, half board
Shared apartment, single room, no meals
Residence, single room, no meals (private bathroom)
Available at specific starting dates
Available at specific starting dates
MÁLAGA
NERJA
NERJA
from GBP 1043
from GBP 969
from GBP 914
2 weeks
2 weeks
2 weeks
Standard course of 15 lessons per week
Standard course of 15 lessons per week
Standard course of 15 lessons per week
Host family, single room, half board
Host family, single room, half board
Available at specific starting dates
Available at specific starting dates
Residence, single room, no meals (private bathroom)
Available at specific starting dates
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Available at specific starting dates
SEVILLE
SEVILLE
TENERIFE
from GBP 934
from GBP 1408
from GBP 1139
2 weeks
2 weeks
2 weeks
Standard course of 20 lessons per week
Standard course of 20 lessons per week
Standard course of 20 lessons per week
Host family, single room, half board
Private apartment, single room, no meals
Host family, single room, half board
Available at specific starting dates
Available at specific starting dates
Available at specific starting dates
SALERNO
SALERNO
from GBP 1365
from GBP 1078
from GBP 907
2 weeks
2 weeks
Standard course of 18 lessons per week
Standard course of 20 lessons per week
Standard course of 20 lessons per week
Host family, single room, half board
Host family, single room, half board
Available at specific starting dates
Available at specific starting dates
Shared apartment, single room, no meals
2 weeks
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FLORENCE
Available at specific starting dates
TAORMINA
NICE
FRANCE
from GBP 1582
from GBP 1311
2 weeks
2 weeks
1 week one-to-one from GBP 1181 1 week one-to-two from GBP 945
Standard course of 20 lessons per week
Standard course of 20 lessons per week
Host family, single room, full board
Host family, single room, half board
Available at specific starting dates
Available at specific starting dates
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Private course of 15 lessons per week. Host family, single room, full board. Available year-round for more than 20 languages around the world 9
TESTIMONIALS
U T E Z E L L E R-V E Y H L DESTINATION
MALTA
LENGTH OF STAY
2 WEEKS
L I S H
Everything was fantastic. I am more than completely satisfied. The teachers were perfect, the transfer, too; the host family was extremely nice, the accommodation clean and spacious. I wish I had stayed longer!
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JOHN HARPER DESTINATION
BORDEAUX
LENGTH OF STAY
2 WEEKS
I loved every moment of my course, and gained in confidence every day. My host family was perfect.
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ROME
LENGTH OF STAY
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I think this is the best present I could have given myself for my 65th birthday – learning and speaking Italian for 4 weeks in awonderful city!
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A WORLD OF DESTINATIONS Every destination is different, and the ones we offer for our Club 50 programmes are ideal for middle-aged participants. All offer a high quality of living, an interesting cultural life and beautiful landscapes … Whatever your needs may be, we have the perfect option for you. Travel with ESL and enjoy the experience of a lifetime.
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The full list of destinations we offer is available on our website You’ll find all the information you need to make the right choice! Contact us; we’re here to help you customise your programme andbring it to life.
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