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MAXIMO NIVEL
4.69
3238 reviews
Live and study in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. Maximo Nivel offers the most intensive and professional Spanish Immersion program in Latin America. Learn Spanish on-site across 4 modern campuses in 3 of the most beautiful countries, or join online f...
KCP International Japanese Language School
4.68
62 reviews
KCP International Japanese Language School, a non-profit educational foundation, is pleased to offer students from around the world a unique opportunity to learn more about Japan, its language, people, and culture. Our programs are open to all English-...
SN Mandarin Chinese School
4.64
11 reviews
Choose our Intensive Course in Shanghai to immerse yourself deeply in Chinese learning and start speaking! This program also includes visa support. 1. Types of Groups:a) Small:Intensive 30 (6 lessons/day - 5 times/week)Intensive 20 (4 lessons/day - 5 t...
Go Abroad China Ltd.
4.7
570 reviews
Experience the ultimate Chinese language immersion with Go Abroad China's award-winning Mandarin programs for university students, teenagers, professionals, and families. Study at top universities including Peking University, BLCU, Fudan, Tsinghua, and...
Beyond Academy
4.52
245 reviews
Excited about learning Japanese and want to immerse yourself alongside like-minded people in Japan?Beyond Academy is one of GoAbroad’s Top-Rated Program Providers. With 500+ verified five-star online reviews from alumni, we’re recognized for delivering...
EF Education First
4.23
61 reviews
Learn Korean in Seoul with EF Language Year Abroad—an immersive, career-boosting journey in South Korea’s dynamic capital. Perfect your language skills and study academic subjects in your areas of interest, returning home with language credentials, fri...
Instituto Hemingway
4.9
174 reviews
Study Spanish at our fully accredited language training center, located in one of the most interesting areas of Spain. Our educational programs provide a unique combination of in-class work and outside activities. We are not only a 'School for Spanish'...
Universidad Pablo de Olavide
4.46
24 reviews
Spend 3 weeks in Seville improving your Spanish and learning about Spanish society and culture! The program includes a course on Spanish Society and Culture in Spanish. The course examines Spain's challenges in a globalized world, including its state m...
Academia Uruguay
0
0 reviews
Study Spanish in Buenos Aires and continue in Montevideo or vice versa. Add free volunteer work if you like. Academia Uruguay and Academia Buenos Aires are partner schools under the same management. We offer you the possibility to continue your courses...
How to Study at Language Schools Abroad
What are language schools?
International language schools are pretty much what they sound like. They’re designated institutions or organizations that specialize in the instruction of one or multiple languages, which pretty much always includes the local language. They offer highly effective lessons, as well as plenty of opportunities for practice, if you want to learn a language abroad.
The benefits of learning a language abroad
The biggest benefit of learning a language abroad is immersion! Learning Spanish in Madrid is a lot different than learning it in a classroom at home. Everywhere you go in your host country, you’ll be exposed to the language you’re trying to learn. Even a trip to the grocery store will be a language learning experience!
Other benefits of taking language courses abroad include increased confidence and feelings of capability, new perspectives, a greater understanding of intercultural communication, and maybe even new ways of thinking.
Frequently Asked Questions
To learn a language abroad, you'll first need to choose which language you want to learn and where you want to learn it. After, you'll apply to language programs in that destination, pay program fees, book a flight, and be on your way!
Think about your goals for language acquisition. Are you trying to be a more competitive job applicant? Or do you just want to be a more intentional traveler? The languages you should learn will change depending on what you want to achieve.
Living in a country where your target language is spoken is one of the best ways to learn a language. Stay with a host family to ensure that you're consistently immersed in the local language to give yourself plenty of opportunity to build skills.
Some of the most useful languages to learn are Spanish, Mandarin, and Arabic, due to the number of native speakers across the world. Being fluent in one or more of these languages will advance your career and improve the quality of your travels!
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