Every country across Oceania has its own distinct culture and language, so the location of your language program depends on what calls out to you. You can study and work in Australia, or check out these other popular locations for studying Pacific Islander languages:

New Zealand. Language students who want to escape the constant heat of Southeast Asia can enter the land of mountains and hobbits. Perfect your English or embrace Maori culture as you fall in love with crystal blue lakes, snow-capped mountains, and endless fields of grazing sheep. New Zealand is heaven for all language students, whether you want to balance your language studies with learning the haka (traditional Maori dance) or shredding ski slopes in Queenstown. Don’t forget to study some Maori while you’re at it!

Fiji. Fiji’s long, varied colonial history has culminated in a multilingual society across 300-some islands. Whether you aim to learn the indigenous Fijian language (not quite Polynesian in nature, but remains the first language of more than half of the island’s inhabitants), Hindu (many Indian slaves who were sent to Fiji during the British colonial rule have stayed to set up shop), or English (yup, those colonizers left a legacy beyond the sugary, milky tea cup!), you can find fascinating language programs in Fiji.

Australia. The beating heart of Oceania is also one of the most popular destinations for international travelers from across the globe. Those who study English in Australia have access to isolated deserts, pristine beaches, lush mountains, bustling cities, and everything in between. From iconic Sydney to hipster Melbourne, laid back Brisbane to sunny Perth, and heaps of small towns along the coasts, you’ll never get bored exploring all Australia has to offer. Throw on your sunnies (sunglasses) and thongs (flip flops) for language learning in the Land Down Under.