A language study trip to Germany to celebrate Franco-German friendship
A language study trip to Germany is an opportunity to celebrate Franco-German friendship on a personal level. On the occasion of the recent commemoration of May 8, 1945, as well as Europe Day on May 9, LEC takes a look back at the relationship between two of the Old Continent’s major powers, nations united by a strong bond …
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A language study trip to the U.S. during Memorial Day
Today, May 27, we celebrate in the United States what our friends across the Atlantic call Memorial Day. This is an opportunity for LEC, before you depart for your language study program in the U.S., to take a closer look at this official holiday celebrated every year in the United States on the last Monday of May. The nation’s tribute to the victims …
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Enjoy the Spring Bank Holiday during your language study trip
Did you make some British friends during your last language study trip to England or Scotland? Rejoice for them, because tomorrow is a holiday! That’s what our friends across the Channel call the Spring Bank Holiday—which, as LEC points out, translates very literally to “Spring Bank Holiday.” It’s a chance for our …
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Ashford: A Language Study Trip to England on the English Channel Coast
Have you ever heard of the city of Ashford? A modern metropolis, it is located in the heart of Kent, in Great Britain. Situated about 90 kilometers from London, it is also the administrative center of the Borough of Ashford. Its train station, Ashford International, is one of the select few that serves the Eurostar. And, last but not least …
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A language study trip to Spain in the heart of beautiful Asturias
Calling all lovers of the Atlantic coast: a language study trip to Spain with LEC could be the perfect opportunity to discover Asturias, a historic region of Spain that forms an autonomous community. A UNESCO World Heritage Site for your language study trip to Spain Today, covering an area of just over 10,000 km² and more …
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A language study abroad program: a great way to prepare for the TOEIC!
In the context of education and language study abroad programs, we often hear about TOEIC tests. For most people, these tests are a way to prove to a prospective school or potential employer that they can speak English. So what exactly is the TOEIC? …
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Munster: An Attractive Destination for a Successful Language Study Trip
Would you like your child to improve their English while discovering a culture different from that of England and the United States? Why not send them on a language study trip to Ireland? By choosing LEC, you’re giving your child the opportunity to perhaps travel to the heart of Munster, one of Ireland’s four provinces, whose distinctive features…
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Language Study Abroad Programs: The Top Destinations of 2013!
Having just celebrated its 35th anniversary, the National Union of Educational Travel Organizations (UNOSEL)—of which LEC is proud to be a member—has compiled a report on the latest trends and top destinations for language study trips. Here’s a quick overview! Great Britain: The Top Destination for Language Study Trips Topping the rankings for language study trips, …
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A language study trip to Canada to celebrate Victoria Day
On Monday, May 20, 2013, LEC is pleased to invite you across the Atlantic, where the teenagers from Benoît on a language study trip in Canada will have a front-row seat to experience a major cultural event: Victoria Day. A language study trip to discover a celebration dating back nearly 170 years Day …
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The Role of English in French Universities
While a bill aimed at making it easier to use English in French universities is currently dividing politicians and the public, LEC takes a closer look at this heated debate and reveals how proficiency in the language of Shakespeare is becoming a crucial factor in pursuing higher education. The breaking down of barriers …
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