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 …
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Teen Language Study Abroad Program in the United States: The Very Reserved Terrence Malick
He rarely discusses his private life and avoids photographers and promotional interviews for his own films. Yet he is one of the most prominent directors on the American continent. Today, November 30, Terrence Malick celebrates his 72nd birthday. This gives LEC the opportunity to look back on his career, as part of …
Read moreA language study trip to the United States, following in the footsteps of Martin Scorsese
He is regularly cited, alongside Francis Ford Coppola, Steven Spielberg, and Quentin Tarantino, as one of the very best American filmmakers still working today. Today, November 17, 2015, he turns 73. As a true film lover and an organization that offers year-round language study programs in the United States, LEC simply had to…
Read moreLanguage Study Trip to the United States: Anne Hathaway, the Most British of American Actresses
There are some British actresses who are often mistaken for Americans: this is certainly true of international superstar Kate Winslet. But beware: the reverse is also true! Just ask Anne Hathaway, who is celebrating her 33rd birthday today, November 12, 2015. Not surprising, though, when you share the same first and last name as the one who was…
Read moreLanguage Study Trip to the U.S.: 11 Things to Know About Leonardo DiCaprio
Today, November 11, 2015, he is celebrating his 41st birthday. As part of your language study trip to the U.S., LEC shares 11 things every fan of actor Leonardo DiCaprio should know about him. According to several sources, the actor’s unusual first name is a tribute from his mother to Leonardo da Vinci. Leonardo Wilhelm …
Read moreWest Virginia for your language study trip to the U.S.
Choosing a language study program in the U.S. with LEC gives you the opportunity to explore the entire northeastern region of the United States. States of international renown await you there, such as New York, Ohio, Connecticut, Pennsylvania… and even West Virginia. It is in the latter that today, …
Read moreTeen Language Study Abroad Program in the United States: Happy Birthday to actor Joaquin Phoenix!
Happy birthday, Joaquin Phoenix! Today, October 28, 2015, the actor is celebrating his 41st birthday. LEC is taking this opportunity to tell you more about this talented American actor, just before you leave for your teen language study program in the United States with our organization. The Phoenix Family Travels Joaquin Phoenix was born on October 28 …
Read moreLanguage study trip to the United States: It's Hillary Clinton's birthday!
Her critics say she’s too old to run for the White House. Today, October 26, 2015, we’re likely to hear even more from them, as Hillary Clinton celebrates her 68th birthday. To mark the occasion—and as part of your upcoming language study trip to the United States—our organization would like to tell you a little more about this woman…
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