Social media has changed the way the entire world communicates. Networks like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have given users the ability to connect with and chat to people from across globe.
They’ve reacquainted us with long lost friends, given us our daily fix of news (and gossip), and even let us into the lives of the biggest celebrities. Unbeknown to many however, social media platforms can be used as a language learning tool.
With some 300 million people speaking French across five different continents, learning French is an excellent choice. Whether learning for business or pleasure, there’s no doubt that learning this world language opens up a variety of opportunities.
Travellers counting down the days to their first homestay are likely to be experiencing a range of emotions. Excitement and intrigue may be the primary feelings but moving in with another person or family doesn’t come without its worries.
Here, we put your mind at ease by delivering 10 dos and don’ts to live by on your first homestay abroad.
Your homestay host is there to give you an experience of a lifetime, but it doesn’t mean you should turn up empty-handed.
The best way to teach languages has long been the subject of debate. Traditionally, it was classroom learning that ruled on the language scene. But as horizons broaden and the world becomes increasingly accessible, more language learners are looking for immersive experiences, like homestays and language exchanges, to enhance their skill set.
