Learn english in the United Kingdom with Karen

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Learn english in Portsmouth with Karen

I’d like to introduce myself—my name is Karen, and I am 51 years old. I live alone with my little dog. My daughter is 30 and now lives with her husband, who is a project manager, and I have a grandson who is 3 years old. My mother visits most days, and I also have four nephews and one niece. I usually cook a family meal once a month, and my family like to visit regularly.

I have been working in the jewellery trade for 30 years. I like to keep very active, while also making time for self-care and maintaining a well-balanced lifestyle. I work from home, which means I have a great deal of flexib...
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What makes this stay special

Language courses At home or in a language school
Private room Can be shared if you are travelling with others
Full Immersion Guaranteed No other guest speaks your language (optional add-on)
Internship or volunteering Option to combine immersion with an internship, a small job or volunteering
Full board Your choice: full board, half-board, bed & breakfast
Airport pick-up Karen picks you up at the airport
(may be a paid option)

Included in the booking with Linguifamily

Carefully vetted host family
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Safe, flexible payment
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Cancel within 48 hours for a full refund. If your host family cancels, you're covered too - no questions asked.
24/7 assistance
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About this home

Meet the family

Karen (mother)

1 dog

This home welcomes

Capacity: 4 people

10-18 years old (girl - boy)

18-25 years old (girl - boy)

Adults (woman - man)

I have four bedrooms including my own room. So every student will have their own room. Unless stated otherwise.

Enhance your stay

Language courses 45€ per hour
Gym 94€
Watersports 94€
Pack activities 375€
Transfer London Airports 299€ per stay
Transfer Train stations 119€ per stay

Please feel free to contact me with any questions. If you would like English lessons, I can arrange a teacher to come to your home. If you would like membership at gyms or any activity centers, I can arrange that. Regarding volunteering work, I could also explore different locations of your chosen places with you. All paid activities will include train fares and buses.
London, Brighton museums tickets will be included in the package
Depending on individual interest
After discussion, I will put the package together, Information given on request for any sport activity or tour guides

Pack Activities:
• Buckingham Palace
• Museum in London
• London Eye (“Big wheel”)
• Paultons Park
• HMS Victory in Portsmouth Historic Dockyard
Excursions and Activities can be changed
Depending on the different interest of the individual students.

Full Immersion Guaranteed

The host family optionally guarantees that there will be no other people speaking the same language during the stay.

Life with your host family

My students, Travellers will have a very warm welcome into my home. It’s most important that whilst staying in England it is a very enjoyable experience. I interact with my students most of the time. I am always here for 100% support.
At an extra cost if the traveller would like for me to organise excursions and extra lessons it’s not a problem. I will provide a very comfortable accommodation and food if required.
I look forward to hearing from you and welcoming you to England.