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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 loved the stay, Ignacio and his family made her feel comfortable, took care of her, and offered her activities. She had a great time at the summer school. My daughter Savannah, 13 years old, 3 weeks from June to July 2023.
Our 15-year-old son stayed for almost 3 weeks with Fiachra's family. He loved the welcome from Fatima and their daughter Maria, as well as the constant attention and the numerous activities offered by Fiachra, a great nature enthusiast. Fiachra is a very good English teacher, very pedagogical. Before the stay, my son had a fear of speaking; thanks to Fiachra, he gained confidence in himself, well done! The region of Cavan is beautiful, and Fiachra reveals several facets of it (forest walks, water sports, museum visits, castles, Gaelic football...) An unforgettable stay, my son only wants to go back there ;-)
I spent 3 wonderful weeks with Magda's family and how can I say that I made a second family! Magda prepared amazing programs for us every day; beach, visit to the center of Palma and the cathedral, boat trip, cooking class, bachata lessons, and of course... painting nails. I was able to completely immerse myself in the language thanks to intergenerational friendships: los abuelos, those kids, and all of Magda's wonderful friends. In any case, I recommend it 1000%!
Our son came back delighted from his 3-week stay with Catherine and her family. Lots of activities on the schedule. Very good communication. We recommend this host family.
My children, Etienne (17 years old) and Jeanne (16 years old), have just returned from 15 days at Suzanne's, and they were delighted with their stay. Suzanne and her daughter Hannah are very professional, and the courses they offer are of high quality. We highly recommend this family for a language stay.
Very "pro" English classes, a tour of the city, of curiosities and wonders to see, such as the blue cave... Above all, a joyful and youthful atmosphere after the studious studies. Thank you, Nicole, for your charisma with the young people and for the way you introduce them to your wonderful country!
Thank you very much Li and the whole family for the warm and caring welcome of a somewhat stubborn teenager... Joachim spent two excellent weeks with your family, in an atmosphere of openness to others, curiosity, and friendliness: many enriching encounters, varied activities, the discovery of a beautiful region, and regular, serious work to regain confidence in Chinese. Thank you infinitely for your kindness, diplomacy, and patient teaching. Thank you also for the excellent cuisine that he greatly appreciated! Even your cats are adorable and welcomed him with friendship!
My 15-year-old son had a wonderful week with James Francine and their boys this summer. He was warmly welcomed into their beautiful home! He enjoyed the lessons with Francine; she adapted well to his level. He was able to participate in activities every afternoon: bowling, go-karting, horse riding… Communication with the family before and during the stay was very good. Thank you for this great experience! I recommend.
We were lucky to meet this wonderful family who welcomed our son as if he were their own. Louan immediately felt at home. He learned a lot in this family and spent two excellent weeks. Many activities, encounters, sharing... It is a family of incredible generosity. We will never thank them enough.
Susan is very kind and very available. I had some very nice conversations with her and also with her friends. I was therefore able to speak English constantly. We went on excursions and went to the beach, we had a barbecue on the beach. I really enjoyed my stay, I can only recommend her.
Thanks to Kerry and Rodolph for their wonderful welcome. Our 16 year old son loved his stay. Kerry is a very attentive, generous and smiling person. A very good teacher, our son loved the English lessons; he gained confidence in expressing himself in English. I recommend Kerry 100%. Thanks for everything! See you soon! He met a lot of other young people during his stay, as well as neighbors and a lovely English granny. :-)
Superb experience! A listening family that knows how to suggest numerous activities during 2 weeks, which allowed me to visit their magnificent country. I was able to discover Dublin upon my arrival at the airport (Lisa even treated us to a restaurant) as well as Belfast. Lisa remains available for all your requests and asks you as soon as you arrive if there are any foods you do not like to eat and those you prefer; she perfectly adapts to your tastes. Finally, I spent my birthday at Lisa’s and she didn't miss the chance to offer me a very touching little gift. Lisa is an exceptional person as well as Stephen, with whom I was able to converse many times, not to mention their children who helped me progress further in English. I highly recommend this family! A must-try at least once in your life, thank you for everything!
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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.