Top 5 Best Destinations for Learning English
What do Singapore in Asia, Kenya in East Africa, Jamaica in the Caribbean, and New Zealand in Oceania have in common? All of these countries count English among their official languages. And these are just a few examples: there are nearly 85 nations that have adopted the language of Shakespeare …
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Top 5 Cities to Visit During Your Language Study Abroad Program
Going on a language study trip means crossing your country’s borders to practice a foreign language, but also to immerse yourself in a culture different from your own. And with options ranging from the United Kingdom and the United States to the sunny landscapes of Spain, it’s not always easy to make a choice. To help you out, the organization LEC has put together a list of …
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A language study trip… to the filming locations of the latest Star Wars movie!
December 16, 2015, will forever remain etched in the memories of French Star Wars fans. Why? That day—a Wednesday—marked the nationwide theatrical release of *The Force Awakens*, the seventh installment in cinema’s most famous intergalactic saga. More than 10 years …
Read moreExplore South Bank on a teen language study trip to London
Did you know? London covers an area of approximately 1,572 km²… while Paris covers “only” 105 km²! Given these figures, it’s no surprise that the UK’s capital is brimming with neighborhoods to discover and explore. Today, our organization has chosen to focus on one of them: South Bank. …
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Language Study Abroad Program for Teens in London: Discover the City of London
Along with the City of Westminster, it is probably the most famous London borough in the entire country—if not the world. Today, as part of your upcoming teen language study trip to London, LEC has chosen to focus on the City of London. Right in the heart of the …
Read moreLanguage study trip to London: a deep dive into the British Library
It is one of the most famous libraries in the world, and who knows—you might have the chance to explore it on a future language study trip to London. These factors certainly warranted a closer look from the LEC team… Today, let’s dive into the heart of the legendary British Library! The library that breaks all records? …
Read moreLanguage Study Trip to London: A Closer Look at Covent Garden!
Shoreditch, Wimbledon, Notting Hill, Bloomsbury: the UK’s capital is brimming with neighborhoods, each more iconic than the last. LEC has made it its mission to teach you a little more about each of them during your language study trip to London with our organization. Today, we’re taking a closer look at Covent …
Read moreA language study trip to London for teens to explore the Paddington neighborhood
As you prepare for your upcoming teen language study trip to London with our organization, LEC continues its overview of the most famous neighborhoods in the UK’s capital. Today, we’re taking you to the heart of Paddington, which—contrary to popular belief on this side of the Channel—is not just the …
Read moreSoccer Language Trip: Today, Wayne Rooney turns 30!
David Beckham, Gary Lineker, Geoff Hurst: some English soccer players have left an indelible mark on the hearts of the sport’s most passionate fans. At LEC, we like to think that the same is true of Wayne Rooney, who turns 30 today, October 24, 2015. On the occasion of your next soccer language study trip with …
Read moreLanguage Study Trip to London: Exploring the Westminster Neighborhood
It’s hard—if not impossible—to find a more central location than Westminster: this is the famous neighborhood you’ll pass through if you decide to venture into the very heart of the British capital during a language study trip to London with LEC! Here, our organization tells you a little more about it. …
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