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Maximum progress in a minimum amount of time Do you want to learn a foreign language quickly, progress at your own pace, talk about subjects you’re passionate about and address issues specifically related to your job or studies? Then our “At the Teacher’s” programme is your solution! This unique concept consists of a language course given right from the teacher’s home to fully meet your needs. After specifying your interests and special requests, we select a teacher who matches with your profile in the city of your choice. Your private teacher will keep you motivated on a daily basis while you’re learning the language, help you gain confidence and answer your questions in real time. No other programme is as personalised and flexible! Take this opportunity to immerse yourself in the language, while being encouraged and supported at all times. With this programme, your teacher will also share their daily family life, culture, meals and more with you. Throughout your stay, they’ll do their utmost to make sure your learning experience is as pleasant and enriching as possible. You’ll develop a close relationship built on trust and enjoy in-depth conversations in the language of your host country. Laia López Regional Manager
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L A S V E N TA J A S
The benefits of an “At the Teacher’s” stay – Total immersion in the language – Tailor-made learning programme and quick progress – Privileged contact with the teacher and their family – Warm welcome in an authentic environment – Shared meals and daily life, constant language exchange
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– Cultural exploration with your teacher or on your own
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Y O U R TA I L O R - M A D E L A N G U A G E S TAY
You pick your dream destination, and we’ll find the perfect teacher for you! Go abroad knowing that a teacher who’s excited to welcome you into their home is waiting for you: they understand your goals and will have identified your language needs and designed a tailor-made programme for you. From the moment you arrive at the teacher’s, you’ll benefit from complete immersion in the local language and culture. THE LESSONS
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Follow a course tailor-made for you – what a privilege! Enjoy the flexibility of the programme throughout your stay, as your teacher will constantly listen to your feedback and adapt their classes to help you make progress and reach your goals.
You’ve chosen an exceptional experience: sharing your everyday life with your language teacher and their family. This is a smart decision, as you’ll enjoy total immersion in the local language and culture all day long! This enriching experience will accelerate the language learning process.
ESL’S FOLLOW-UP Our staff, specialised in language stays abroad, will help you find your destination and perfect teacher and will be there during every step of your language programme. You’ll receive all the information and guidance you need, and our staff will follow-up with you before, during and after your stay. We also have an emergency contact person in all of our destinations for the “At the Teacher’s” programme with ESL.
An “At the Teacher’s” stay with ESL means developing your knowledge of the language in a fast, efficient and long-lasting way, while benefiting from a completely customised programme.
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TRAVEL ESL will take care of everything about your stay from beginning to end! We also organise a transfer from your destination’s train station or airport to your teacher’s home.
“ONE-TO-TWO” FORMULA If you’d like to do a course with a colleague, friend or family member, you can try the “One-To-Two” programme at the teacher’s. As you’ll both be staying in the teacher’s home, you’ll attend the classes and leisure activities together. To guarantee the success of the programme, it’s essential that both students have the same language level and share the same interests.
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LEISURE On your own or with your teacher, you’ll dedicate some time to your favourite activities, as one of the reasons you’ve chosen your destination is for the leisure opportunities it offers! Sports, visits to the local tourist attractions and exploring cultural sites… take advantage of this complete change of scenery to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of your destination. Younger participants will be supervised according to their age.
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A P R O G R A M M E F O R E V E R YO N E!
Choose the format that suits you best: 15, 20, 25 or 30 hours per week. There are also specific options for students, professionals from vario us sectors and for those who want their classes to focus on a specific subject. There’s a programme for everyone, whatever your language level or age.
BEFORE DEPARTURE: DETAILED ANALYSIS OF YOUR NEEDS Customised analysis of your language goals and needs Current level, goals and specific needs on a professional or private level, exams to prepare for, weaknesses, interests…
THE COURSES Private “one-to-one” lessons Flexibility, total attention of the teacher, tailor-made classes, customised follow-up. Shared “one-to-two” lessons Similar language level for the two students, common goals and same learning pace. PLUS Course Private or semi-private lessons combined with scheduled activities: sports, music, gardening…
Analysis of your requests regarding the accommodation in the teacher’s home Family with or without children, pets, private bathroom, food allergies, smoking or non-smoking…
Formula for families Flexibility in the organisation of a tailor-made family programme. Like in “one-to-two” programmes, the students must have a similar language level and goals.
ON SITE: TOTAL IMMERSION AT THE TEACHER’S Organisation of the course by your teacher Setting up of the schedule and the amount of classes, progress evaluation according to the set goals… Integration in family life Meals taken with the family, availability of the family and teacher, desire of the student to be independent or to integrate into the family… Actividades Discovery of the possibilities offered on site, setting up of time-slots dedicated to free time, possible sharing of leisure activities with your teacher and or/ their family… Especially for young students Supervised or unsupervised homework time to prepare for the next day’s classes, reviewing the day’s lessons…
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Analysis of your requests regarding the destination Climate, proximity to a big city, countryside, seaside, mountains, possibility to combine your stay with a specific sport or hobby…
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A SECOND HOME ABROAD
You’ll soon be on your way to making fast progress! Living in authentic, total immersion allows you to acquire language skills in a real-world context, and staying with a host family will make your experience that much richer.
After you arrive at your destination, you’ll have time to get settled in your single room. Your teacher will then show you around the surrounding area, introduce you to their family and invite you to discover their way of life, especially at meal times. Together you’ll discuss your expectations to reach a clear definition of your living arrangements, so you feel as comfortable as possible. Your host family will always respect your privacy and independence.
For young participants, the “cocooning” option guarantees the continuous presence of the teacher or an adult member of the family when the student is at home.
Programme options according to the age group and the student’s goals Children from 7 years old - Exploration of the language and culture of the chosen destination - Learning pace that is based on the child’s abilities - Playful and communicative approach - Language refresher to improve performance at school Teenagers: 14–17 years old - Language refresher to improve school performance - Preparation for an internationally recognised diploma - Preparation for end of term exams (GCSE’s, A Levels, etc.) or entrance exams for some schools Young adults - Exploration of the cultural environment of the language - Preparation for an internationally recognised language diploma - Reviewing lessons for the upcoming academic year - Preparation for university exams (BA/master) Executives and professionals - Focus on predefined language goals - Acquisition of skills that can be applied to the professional world (presentations, negotiations, professional writing, etc.) - Course specialisation related to a specific sector: aeronautics, medicine, law, engineering, finance, business, etc.
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“COCOONING” OPTION FOR STUDENTS UNDER 18 YEARS OLD (COMPULSORY UNTIL 13 YEARS OLD)
AGE CATEGORIES
OUR MOST POPULAR PROGRAMMES French and Spanish remain the top languages for our “At the Teacher’s” programmes, whether it be to take a general course, prepare for an exam, focus on a language for business or combine several formats and levels of intensity. The specific courses for children and teenagers are also gaining popularity. At the Teacher’s – it’s all tailormade!
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Prices in GBP were converted according to the exchange rate in force at the time of creation of this leaflet. This value is subject to change and provided for your information only. Only original prices (in local currency) are guaranteed throughout the year All prices featured in this leaflet correspond to 1-week courses. The courses are available all year round.
GENERAL SPANISH
GENERAL FRENCH
INTENSIVE FRENCH
FRANCE
FRANCE
from 1315 EUR
from 1685 EUR
from 1190 EUR
15 one-to-one lessons
25 one-to-one lessons
15 one-to-one lessons
Single room, full-board accommodation at the teacher's home
Single room, full-board accommodation at the teacher's home
Single room, full-boardz accommodation at the teacher's home
INTENSIVE SPANISH
GENERAL ITALIAN
GENERAL GERMAN
SPAIN
GERMANY
SPAIN
ITALY
from 1590 EUR
from 1210 EUR
from 1380 EUR
25 one-to-one lessons
20 one-to-one lessons (15 generales + 10 business)
15 one-to-one lessons
Single room, full-board accommodation at the teacher's home
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Single room, full-board accommodation at the teacher's home
Single room, full-board accommodation at the teacher's home
INTENSIVE GERMAN
GENERAL PORTUGUESE
GENERAL SPANISH
AUSTRIA from 1380 EUR
PORTUGAL
COSTA RICA
from 1210 EUR
from 1190 USD
15 one-to-one lessons
15 one-to-one lessons
15 lecciones individuales
Single room, full-board accommodation at the teacher's home
Single room, full-board accommodation at the teacher's home
Single room, full-board accommodation at the teacher's home
GENERAL RUSSIAN
GENERAL CHINESE
GENERAL JAPANESE
CHINA
JAPAN
from 1470 USD
from 1980 USD
15 one-to-one lessons
15 one-to-one lessons
15 one-to-one lessons
Single room, full-board accommodation at the teacher's home
Single room, full-board accommodation at the teacher's home
Single room, full-board accommodation at the teacher's home
GENERAL ARABIC
JUNIOR
SPECIAL OFFER
20% DISCOUNT ON "ONE-TO-TWO" COURSES
EGYPT
FRANCE
from 1325 USD
from 1460 EUR
15 one-to-one lessons
10 one-to-one lessons + 5 hrs activities Single room, full-board accommodation at the teacher's home
Single room, full-board accommodation at the teacher's home
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Travel with a friend or colleague and get 20% off the price of the programme!
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RUSSIA from 1340 USD
STUDENT TESTIMONIALS
FRÉDÉRIQUE REBETEZ DESTINATION
LONDON
LENGTH OF STAY
2 WEEKS
L I S H
The ESL – “At the Teacher’s” programme allowed me to make great progress in a very short time. The fact of living in the teacher’s home has many benefits.
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ELODIE BARRAUD DESTINATION
COLCHESTER
LENGTH OF STAY
2 WEEKS
My host family was very friendly, we talked a lot and they showed me the area. Thanks to them, I greatly improved my speaking and I learnt many things about the country.
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The way I was welcomed was fantastic. I was very well treated in a home located in a wealthy area of the city. The lessons were exceptional, we could focus the study plan on my needs, and on top of that we got along very well!
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23 LANGUAGES – AND A WORLD OF DESTINATIONS! The “At the Teacher’s” courses are offered around the world, which allows you to visit a wide choice of fascinating countries in complete immersion. On top of the main languages such as French or Spanish, we also offer programmes to learn Swedish, Greek, Turkish or Hungarian to name just a few. Discover all of the options available on our website, and welcome to a world of languages!
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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. Find more information on www.esl.co.uk
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