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Impact Gap Year
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In three of the world's most beautiful countries—Costa Rica, Guat...
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Carpe Diem Education
Venture through Guatemala and Costa Rica, exploring lush tropical...
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Explore Southeast Asia on a 10-week journey through Thailand, Lao...
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The Mente Argentina Ultra Intensive Spanish Program is designed f...
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Experience rural life by living and working with a New Zealand fa...
EA Ski and Snowboard Training
EA Ski and Snowboard Training are looking for eager skiers to joi...
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Cultural Homestay International
Our host families volunteer to open their homes to you and welcom...
Iguana Abroad
Come and join the leading Spanish-language immersion program in M...
Italian for a While
Become Italian for a While—the IFA Gap Year is for students, youn...
LTL Language School
LTL Language School is a perfect fit for students looking to impr...
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A Guide to Language Immersion Gap Year Programs
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Buenos dias! Bonjour! Ni Hao! Here are some popular destinations for language immersion gap year programs to help you decide where to go.
You'll have your pick of locations if you're interested in learning Spanish, the world's second-most spoken language, but Costa Rica is one exotic place you will not want to miss. Swim in the bright blue Celeste River, lounge on a tropical beach, or hike through the Monteverde Cloud Forest and improve your Spanish conversation skills at the same time!
When you think of France, the Eiffel Tower probably comes to mind, but there is so much more to France than just Paris. Spend some time in the countryside in Provence or explore chateaux in the Loire valley, and gain a new appreciation for the simple joys of fine wine, good food, and world-class art and architecture.
Chinese is the number one most spoken language in the world, so this language would definitely be a useful skill to pick up! Traveling to China and immersing yourself in the language, culture, and customs will not only improve your Chinese skills, but will also give you invaluable insight into one of the world’s most ancient civilizations.
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