Learn english in the United Kingdom with Emma

Daily language tuition and all local tours and activities are included FREE with us. The only extras to pay are airport pick up and drop off and any trips to London or further away or optional excursions or activities.

We normally start the day around 8.30am with a breakfast of cereal, toast, fruit and yoghurt. From 9am to 11am Emma offers one-to-one language tuition. This can be tailored to your interests and preference but will typically include one hour of more intensive table-based tuition, including written and spoken exercises. We will then practice using what you have learned in a more informal situation, such as shopping, cooking, going for a walk or visiting a local cafe. On any days that a full-day excursion is planned, language tuition can be designed to form part of the day out - for example buying a train ticket or using vocabulary relating to travel or sightseeing. Lunch is served at home and is a lighter meal such as a sandwich, soup or a salad. If we are out for the day, we will take a packed lunch or have lunch at a local cafe (included).

We suggest using the afternoon as a time to explore and enjoy the local area with your hosts. It is lovely to take a walk along the seafront, down the pier or in the local countryside. The historic town of Hastings has many interesting shops, a museum and art gallery, 3 mini-golf courses, an aquarium, a cinema and theatre, beautiful parks and several swimming pools. We will also suggest a programme of afternoon visits to other nearby towns such as Rye, Bexhill, Eastbourne and Tunbridge Wells. Full day excursions are possible to Brighton, with its shopping centre, pier, historic lanes and the beautiful Brighton Pavilion. We can also take you by train to London for the day. We used to live and work in London and can show you some of the most popular sights as well as different shopping districts and neighbourhoods around the city. If you wish, we can visit some of the National museums and art galleries in London (free admission) or arrange for tickets to see a show in the West End (please let us know what shows you are interested in advance so we can arrange tickets). We are also happy to arrange visits further away if you wish - just contact us to discuss this. These afternoon or full day trips will allow you to experience English culture and daily life. We will also provide further opportunities for you to practice your English language - through conversation with your host and support in different situations. Additional one-on-one tuition sessions with Emma can also be arranged during the afternoon.

You will have some time to relax back at home later in the afternoon before dinner.

In the evening, Emma and David will prepare a home-cooked meal with soft drinks (or wine for adults) which you will eat together. If you prefer, we can arrange to visit a local restaurant or even order a takeaway meal if you want to try one of the many English or international cuisines available locally.

The following elements are included in your home stay:
- accommodation in your own room with full access to the family bathroom
- 3 meals a day (breakfast, a light lunch and dinner with drinks)
- One hour of formal one-to-one language tuition per day (with notes to take home and practice)
- local visits to Hastings and surrounding areas by car (up to 40 miles, including Rye, Bexhill, Eastbourne, Tunbridge Wells and Brighton)
- entry to local attractions and activities in Hastings (mini-golf, swimming, cinema, funicular railway, museum and art gallery)

The following additional activities can be arranged at cost price:
- train tickets to London and other destinations further away
- entry tickets to other visitor attractions
- theatre tickets
- additional one-to-one language tuition sessions
- evening meals at a restaurant or from a takeaway