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Linguifamily, the platform that connects you with host families around the world for a tailor-made language stay. Choose your family, your destination, and the experience that suits you. Contact the family before booking for total immersion!
My daughter (16 years old) spent a week at Michelle's, flying alone for the first time, alone in a foreign country for the first time, staying with a family she didn't know. She was welcomed very well; it is clear that Michelle is used to hosting students for many years. The activities and visits were varied, and the family's life was lively. Communication and organization were excellent, and we received photos and videos every day. Really an excellent experience for her and reassuring for her parents.
Message from Ambre, my 16-year-old daughter: "I return delighted from my stay with Suzanne and Noel, with much more ease in speaking and an enriched vocabulary. Suzanne's and her daughter, Hannah's classes were tailored to my level and needs, I made a lot of progress in just one week! The activities were numerous and very nice. I recommend this attentive and caring family. Thank you for this wonderful experience!"
Excellent stay at Magdalena's, proactive and always attentive to my son (14 years old), house is great (I went there to pick him up). The grandparents are just lovely! I highly recommend it, as it wasn't easy for my son who is a bit shy, he stayed there for 2 weeks and also made a lot of progress in Spanish!
I recommend this very serious family that cares about the well-being of the children. My 12-year-old son had an excellent stay with Janet. He lacked nothing and had a very nice experience.
Our Daughter had a 1 week stay with Siobhan and her family. She really appreciated her stay. She was considered like family, participated in many activities. Thanks to Siobhan organisation she even had the chance to participate to a horse camp for 2 days. Elisa also enjoyed playing with the lovely animals of the family. She made progress in english thanks to this full immersion. Thank you again for hosting her.
Tom had a great stay with Amber. He left dragging his feet... in the end, I heard very little from him during the stay, and that's a very good sign with Tom. He made new friends, enjoyed outings, and reinforced his skills during the classes. Thank you, Amber, for this two weeks that did him a lot of good!
A very welcoming family, very positive, who will love to introduce you to Irish culture and Taekwondo. Valérie is a person always ready to chat. Jean (15 years old, 2-week stay in June 2023)
The stay has been wonderful, I have significantly improved my English as well as met interesting people from other countries. Kerry and Ruuf are splendid hosts and have made my stay impeccable. 100% recommendable!!! I will definitely come back!!!
My 15-year-old son spent 2.5 weeks at Fiona's and he had a great time. He was hosted with another 17-year-old Spanish boy with whom he got along very well. Fiona organized outings every day (visits, museums, cinema, ice skating, etc.). She sent me regular photos and videos. Fiona is very caring and warm, and she is keen for the young people she hosts to have a good time at her place. My son also really enjoyed taking care of Claude and Poppy, Fiona's dogs! Thank you so much to Fiona for this great stay!
I recommend Pilar, her family, and their friends 200%! They welcomed my 16-year-old daughter warmly as a member of their own family. A 3-week stay with private lessons. Don't hesitate: total immersion awaits! The language courses were structured, tailored, and individualized. The caring attitude of a teacher like Pilar was very motivating. A perfect combination of seriousness to make progress and gain confidence, with joy, good humor, and enthusiasm while enjoying a vacation in the sunny Valencia. Jeanne benefited from a spacious, practical, and very clean accommodation. As a bonus, there is a pool! Numerous outing proposals to live the Spanish life. In short, thank you so much for everything, Pilar!
Thomas met Mairead a found a second loving family, they were attentive, caring, and available. Thomas came back fulfilled, spoiled even in his plate! It was a wonderful very positive experience that we all wish for our children.
Our son Tom spent 10 days with Sam and Virginie in Mondot. He is thrilled! He was able to live on Spanish time and speak English with the family. He enjoyed the village festivals and made many friends among the children on vacation in the neighboring houses. (Being the only French speaker, he spoke Spanish in the village and English with the family). He explored the surrounding villages and went on water hikes, jumping into the river and taking walks. We didn't take any course options so he could enjoy his vacation. He ate well, tasted, and brought back specialties. He found the whole community very welcoming. Thank you to Virginie for all the organization and to Sam for his much-appreciated little dishes.
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A language stay is much more than just a trip abroad. It's a cultural immersion, a unique learning opportunity, and a powerful human experience. Whether you're a teenager, a student or an adult, choosing a language stay with a host family lets you live the language every day. Linguifamily is the first French platform for language stays for teens, students and adults, making immersion easy by connecting you directly with carefully selected hosts in more than ten countries worldwide.
Each language stay takes place in a warm, welcoming and safe family environment. Far from traditional summer-camp or campus-style formats, this one-to-one approach encourages genuine connections and real cultural anchoring. You can choose from many destinations: a language stay in Ireland, a language stay in England, a language stay in Canada, a language stay in Malta, a language stay in Spain, a language stay in South Africa, a language stay in the United States, a language stay in Italy, a language stay in Dubai… all through a simple interface and continuous support.
The platform offers total transparency: detailed host family profiles, integrated messaging, booking management, and 24/7 support. This enables everyone to plan their language stay with peace of mind, depending on their goals: improve your English, discover a new culture, become more independent, or enjoy a rewarding language exchange.
Language stays for teens are designed to meet the specific needs of young people aged 10 to 18. This format helps teenagers make fast progress in a language while enjoying an unforgettable human and cultural experience. Thanks to host family accommodation, every language stay for teens becomes total immersion: young participants practise the language from morning to night, in a caring environment.
Among the most popular destinations for teens is a language stay in London, highly appreciated for its cultural richness and the variety of activities on offer. Language stays in London combine discovering the British capital with natural English learning, while being hosted by a local family. The experience is just as captivating in other English-speaking countries such as Ireland, where a language stay in Ireland offers immersion in a calmer, greener setting.
Host families are selected according to strict criteria: ability to host young people, a safe family environment, and the motivation to share their culture. Language stays for teenagers often include local activities, excursions or entertainment, which helps integration and boosts motivation to speak the language. We have also been offering Summer Camps for teens since this year.
For teens looking for something more exotic, a language stay in South Africa offers a completely different experience. In addition to learning English, they discover a rich culture and spectacular nature. It's an excellent way to combine language learning, adventure and open-mindedness.
Language stays for adults are aimed at a wide audience: post-secondary students, career changers, professionals, or simply language lovers. Learning doesn't stop at school, and a language stay for adults makes it possible to restart or improve a language in a practical and stimulating context.
This format offers many possibilities: you can choose an English language stay in a city like London or Dublin, or opt for a sunnier, more relaxed destination such as a language stay in Malta. Each destination offers a suitable pace, with host families ready to adapt to your specific needs.
Language stays in the USA are also in high demand: spending a few weeks with an American family lets you dive into local culture, pick up authentic expressions, and significantly improve your spoken fluency. For this, the language stay in the USA offered by Linguifamily is fully customisable.
It's also possible to stay closer to home while still enjoying real immersion. A language stay in France is ideal for foreign learners or French speakers who want to improve a regional language or a foreign language with a bilingual host. It also helps avoid the constraints linked to international travel.
For those who want to improve without breaking the bank, Linguifamily also offers affordable language stays, by targeting certain destinations off-season or shorter formats. The accessible price does not compromise the quality of the welcome or the intensity of immersion.
The effectiveness of a language stay largely relies on total immersion and natural exchanges with the host family. Far from a classroom method, learning happens through practice: you learn by speaking, listening, and sharing everyday moments. That's what makes this format faster and more memorable than traditional lessons.
One of the key strengths of this approach is flexibility. Every family is different, and each participant can choose the environment that suits them: urban, rural, lively or quiet. It's also possible to filter by interests, languages spoken, or the type of activities offered during the stay.
Language stays in England remain an essential reference. Thanks to its proximity to France, travel is easy and the experience stays immersive. You'll practise rich English while being exposed to a wide variety of accents depending on the region. Others choose English language stays in Canada, where the environment is bilingual, or in more distant countries such as South Africa for a more intense immersion.
By choosing a language stay in Canada, participants enjoy a warm welcome, a safe environment, and North American-paced English. This type of stay is particularly popular with students and young professionals looking to work internationally or prepare for exams such as TOEIC or IELTS.