A language study trip to the U.S., the (adopted) home of Alfred Hitchcock
Today, Thursday, August 13, 2015, the film world is celebrating the birthday of one of its greatest directors: Alfred Hitchcock. To mark the occasion, and as part of your language study trip to the U.S., LEC takes a look back at the life and work of this giant of the silver screen. Alfred Hitchcock: British or American? Some topics …
Read moreA tennis language study trip in the footsteps of Pete Sampras
Some players have helped shape the legend of the sport to which they dedicated their lives. Pete Sampras, who is celebrating his birthday today, is one of them. To mark your tennis language study trip to England, LEC presents a profile of this exceptional athlete. Andre Agassi’s rival, Pete Sampras, is, like Andre Agassi …
Read moreLanguage study trip to England: a stop in Oswestry
Have you heard of Oswestry? As part of your language study trip to England with our organization, the LEC team will be making a brief stop in this British town! A town less than 10 minutes from the England-Wales border. When you think of Oswestry, you naturally think of a language study trip to England… but it also brings to mind…
Read moreLanguage study trip to Malta: What if the archipelago qualified for the 2018 World Cup?
Since soccer is also all about dreams, dramatic twists, and surprises, we can’t help but ask ourselves: what if the most famous of the Mediterranean archipelagos managed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup? To mark your language study trip to Malta, LEC takes a closer look at …
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Language Study Trip to Scotland: The Tartan Heart Festival Kicks Off
Today, Thursday, August 6, marks the kickoff of the 2015 Tartan Heart Festival. Where is it held? What is it all about? As part of your language study trip to Scotland with LEC, our organization would like to tell you about this event with a regional—and international—reach. A festival not far from Inverness As it does every year for a few days…
Read moreLanguage Study Trip to Scotland: Walk on Water Thanks to the Forth Bridge
Determined to provide you with the most comprehensive overview of the destination countries we offer throughout the year, our organization is taking this opportunity—while you’re on your language study trip in Scotland—to tell you about the Forth Bridge! A bridge connecting Edinburgh and St. Andrews. To give you the most complete picture possible…
Read moreLanguage Study Abroad in the U.S.: Where Does the Word "OK" Come From?
It’s one of the most commonly used words on both sides of the Atlantic. But where does it come from? What are its origins? As part of your language study trip to the U.S.—where you’ll most likely use it time and time again—our organization is here to tell you everything you need to know about the word “O.K.” O.K. …
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A language study trip to England with a view of the North Sea
The North Sea is an integral part of Britain’s identity. That is why, as part of your language study trip to England with LEC, our organization has decided to tell you a little more about it today. The North Sea and the English Channel: two epicontinental seas Just like the …
Read moreVisit the National Gallery of Art during a language study trip to the United States
The U.S. capital isn’t just the White House, the Washington Monument, or the Lincoln Memorial—it’s also home to a museum of immense prestige: the National Gallery of Art. During your next language study trip to the United States, LEC invites you to step inside… A cultural landmark of the highest order, at…
Read moreLanguage study trip to Germany: A closer look at the city of Weimar
A language study trip to Germany with LEC takes you to every corner of the country, from Düsseldorf to Leipzig, via Ulm and Oldenburg. Today, as part of our commitment to providing you with the most comprehensive overview of our destination countries, our team is taking a closer look at the city of Weimar. In the …
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