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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!
I had an excellent stay for a week in December at Elaine and Victor's. They are very attentive. The lessons given by Elaine were beneficial. Beautiful sunshine and Victor is a good cook. I was warmly welcomed by the whole family. It is pleasant to be able to live like the Maltese. I highly recommend them for a stay for children or adults. See you soon Thierry
My first language immersion stay was at Maitane and Antonio's house. The experience was worth it. From my arrival, they were attentive to me and provided all the facilities for me to feel comfortable. The house is spacious and very cozy in a tranquil environment ideal for studying and practicing. Additionally, it is well connected with a train station less than 5 minutes away. This train takes you to the center of Bilbao in 10 minutes. Furthermore, this train line goes from the Biscay coast to San Sebastián, stopping in very beautiful coastal towns in Guipúzcoa and Biscay. The road connections are also very well communicated and easily accessible. You also have the option of taking the bus. As for the breakfasts, lunches, and dinners at Maitane and Antonio's house, they were homemade and very delicious. Regarding the language immersion, I wanted to practice my English. And I was able to do so; I could practice it, and they had the patience to go at my pace. They resolved all the doubts I had with the language and gave me tips to improve it. The days I spent there were very well utilized. I will definitely return to continue improving my level of English and enjoy a stay to disconnect from the routine.
My daughter is absolutely delighted with her stay in October 2021. She practically only spoke English and she is now much more comfortable expressing herself. This experience is one to repeat. Thanks to Rebecca and Mark for their hospitality.
My daughter, 14 years old, spent 2 weeks in October 2021 at Melissa's. It was her first stay abroad and she enjoyed so much her stay and trip. Melissa and her family are so nice, patient, and welcoming. My daughter enjoyed every moment with Melissa, Colin and their 3 children, and a spanish girl who stayed there for a couple of months. They had activities every day and children are really nice. As a Mom, I felt so confident to let my daughter stay with Melissa and her family - we catched up by video before arrival of my daughter, and Melissa often sent me pictures and news during my daughter's stay. I understand also that house and landscapes around are really nice. It was a great stay for my daughter and she couldn't have better family experience as the one with Melissa. Thank you so much Melissa!
My 12-year-old son stayed for 2 weeks with Mary Alice and had a dream stay. He was welcomed with a lot of kindness and care. Mary Alice, her husband, and their 3 children are lovely! I received many updates and photos during the stay. My son explored a lot, visited places, played with the children and the family's animals. He came back delighted and is now much more comfortable speaking English. There's nothing like being immersed to improve.
My 11-year-old daughter spent 2 weeks with Rosemarie's family. She came back very happy from her stay! It's a lovely family that welcomed my daughter as one of their own. During her stay, I received many photos and news. Rosemarie, her husband, and their 3 children are very kind and caring! My daughter felt very comfortable with them. She was able to enjoy numerous walks, excursions, games with the children and the family's animals. She was also able to ride a horse. She returned delighted! She is now much more comfortable in English. It's really an incredible experience that I recommend, your child will be very well welcomed at Rosemarie's and her family.
It was my first trip abroad. I really appreciated the kindness of Elaine and Victor, always ready to help! The classes given by Elaine were very helpful to me. There were many activities offered alongside that I could share with the family and the other guests. I'm delighted to have discovered Malte! Thank you to Elaine and Victor for this very pleasant stay.
I spent a week with Helen's family and I really enjoyed it. It was a very beautiful experience, I learned many things both in the English language and in life, traditions, and culture. The people are kind and welcoming, the house is very pleasant. I am delighted to have been able to go there and I therefore recommend this stay.
My son spent 2 weeks at James and Francine's. He really enjoyed Francine's lessons as well as her cooking.
We are delighted with both the progress and the welcome and exchange. So great. See you soon.
Arthur, our 17-year-old son, spent 10 days with James and Francine. He came back delighted with his stay and is asking to return. He really enjoyed the activities offered by his hosts: go-karting, horseback riding, walking with the dogs, and bread making. He has made progress in listening comprehension, but sustaining a conversation in English is still difficult for him. A second stay would surely be very beneficial. Thank you, Magali
A week at Kerry for our 14-year-old son who was delighted. Kerry and Ruuf shared with him, among other things, cultural moments with dinners at the homes of people from different nationalities. This open-mindedness is one of the important things we are looking for for our children. Thank you to Agnès for your advice, investment, and always being very available.
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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.