Language Study Trip to the U.S.: Who Was Grace Kelly?
She is undoubtedly one of the most iconic women of her time. But who was Grace Kelly really? To coincide with your next language study trip to the U.S., LEC presents a profile of this actress-turned-princess. The story begins in Philadelphia. Grace Patricia Kelly was born on November 12, 1929 …
Read moreA language study trip to Ireland, home of the Clarenbridge Oyster Festival!
What is the Clarenbridge Oyster Festival, so dear to the people of the Emerald Isle? Now that your language study trip to Ireland has just come to an end—and, who knows, perhaps you’re already planning your next one—LEC invites you to discover this rather unique event… Clarenbridge: a small Irish village that’s absolutely “wonderful”! During a language study trip to …
Read moreLanguage study trip to Germany: Spotlight on Franz Beckenbauer
Few players can so rightfully claim the title of a sporting legend. Yet that is certainly true of Franz Beckenbauer. Since it’s his birthday today—and to help you relive, if only for a few moments, your recent language study trip to Germany—LEC presents a profile of this exceptional soccer player. Kaiser Franck …
Read moreLanguage Study Trip to Canada: The Toronto International Film Festival is kicking off!
Movie lovers—and those who chose to spend their summer on a language study trip to Canada to practice the language of Shakespeare—have been eagerly awaiting September 10. Why? Because this Thursday marks the kickoff of the 2015 Toronto International Film Festival! TIFF …
Read moreLanguage study trip to the U.S.: Happy birthday to actress Michelle Williams!
Today marks her 35th birthday. Here at LEC, in connection with your recent—and upcoming—language study trip to the U.S., we can’t resist wishing actress Michelle Williams a very happy birthday. And we’d like to take a moment to paint a portrait of her. An actress who was born in …
Read moreLanguage Study Abroad in Ireland: What Should You Know About Cork?
Your language study trip to Ireland has barely ended, and our organization is already inviting you to start planning your next one as soon as the new school year begins! To help you do just that, the LEC team invites you to immerse yourself in the heart of Cork… Here’s a quick look at the city! The country’s second-largest city During a language study trip to Ireland, it’s in the south…
Read moreLanguage Study Trip to Scotland: The 200th Braemar Gathering Kicks Off!
Today, September 5, 2015, you might find yourself thinking back fondly on your language study trip to Scotland this summer… Why? Because today marks the 200th anniversary of the legendary Braemar Gathering! What is it all about? Where does the event take place? Our team has all the answers! At the heart of the Highland Games…
Read moreStop in Heidelberg during your language study trip to Germany
How about stopping by Heidelberg on your next language study trip to Germany with LEC? Here’s a quick look at this picturesque city in the German countryside! Heidelberg, a city of 150,000 inhabitants. If you’d like to visit Heidelberg on your next language study trip to Germany, you’ll find it in the state of Baden-Württemberg…
Read moreTennis Language Study Trip: A Profile of the Legendary Jimmy Connors
September has barely begun, and you’re already looking back fondly on your last tennis language camp with LEC? Our organization invites you to relive those memories for a moment through a profile of the legendary Jimmy Connors, whose birthday is today! A career that was prolific to say the least, Jimmy Connors was born on the 2nd …
Read moreLanguage and tennis trip: The US Open is here!
For some, this Monday, August 31, marks the end of summer vacation. But for the most talented male and female tennis players on the current tour, this is even more true! Indeed, today marks the start of the 2015 edition of one of the sport’s most legendary tournaments: the US Open. Here are the details…
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