Exploring Saxony during her language study trip to Germany
Since Saxony is one of the states LEC offers to take you to during your language study trip to Germany, today we’re stopping in Saxony for a brief overview of this region across the Rhine. A language study trip to Germany in the region known as the “Florence of the Elbe” Saxony’s 18,337 km² are home to 4,192,801 …
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A language study trip to the U.S. for an American-style Father’s Day!
For those who still had their doubts, LEC would like to set the record straight: Father’s Day isn’t just celebrated in France—quite the contrary! Since it’s celebrated today in many countries around the world, including Argentina, Ireland, Canada, Colombia, and the United States, LEC is focusing on the latter…
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Bath, a stunning spa town for your language study trip to England
Even if you’ve never set foot there, you may have heard of it or found yourself daydreaming about it—even if only when you dip your big toe into a steaming hot bath. Today, LEC is dedicating a few paragraphs to the divine city of Bath, a world-famous destination that you might have the chance to discover during …
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Head to Columbus, Ohio for your language study trip to the U.S.
Today, LEC is heading to Columbus, an internationally renowned city that you might have the chance to visit during your language study program in the U.S. To help you get to know this one-of-a-kind cultural hub, LEC has a few tips for you… A language study program in Columbus, U.S.: yes, …
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Flipping through *Die Welt* during his language study trip to Germany
Traveling abroad: there’s nothing quite like it for relaxing and practicing a language other than your own. But it’s also an opportunity to familiarize yourself with a country’s culture—and, as part of that culture, with its media. Today, as part of your language study program in Germany, LEC invites you to explore one of the …
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Chewing gum: a must-have during a language study trip to the U.S.?
Chewing gum, gum, chiclette, chique, chewing paste, or bubblegum: there are plenty of ways to describe this substance, which consists of a mixture of chicle gum and resins combined with powdered sugar, glucose syrup, and flavorings. Today, as part of your language study trip to the U.S. …
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A language study trip to England to learn about the painter John Constable
Are you heading to England with LEC for a language study trip? If you love painting, this trip might be the perfect opportunity to explore the work of one of the greatest names in British art: John Constable. To mark the anniversary of his birth, our organization takes a look back at this master of British landscape painting. …
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Head to Cardiff during your language study trip to Great Britain!
In Welsh, it’s called Caerdydd. In French and English—albeit with different pronunciations—it’s known as Cardiff. Today, LEC takes you on a tour of the heart of the Welsh capital, a city you may have the chance to explore during your language study trip to Great Britain… A trip …
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In Search of Dickens During His Language Study Trip to England
Were you planning to take a language study trip to England and skip Charles Dickens? LEC would like to warn you: you’d be missing out on a literary giant whose exceptional character could offer you plenty to think about… To mark the anniversary of his death, LEC takes a look back at the life of this iconic figure of British literature. …
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How about a language study trip to England, in the heart of Essex?
Today, LEC invites you to take a little tour of Essex, a county in Great Britain located northeast of London—a place you might just have the chance to visit during your language study trip to England… Everything you need to know about this charming region of the United Kingdom is right here! …
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