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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 a very good week at James and Francine's, the morning classes are quite fun and therefore easier for learning English. And the activities offered are nice. I really encourage anyone who is hesitant to go to their place.
Very good first immersion experience for my 13-year-old daughter. Thanks to Wendy and Philip for their warm welcome and for this week full of experiences and activities!
Our daughter Inès, 15 years old, spent two excellent weeks with Suzanne's family, in every way. The excellent English lessons with Suzanne or her daughters motivated Inès to work hard during her stay, gain confidence, and make progress, as did the principle of total immersion in a very welcoming English-speaking family. The days were very pleasant and balanced, with enjoyable visits and outings, with a special mention for Noël, his commitment, and enthusiasm. Suzanne and Noël's house is also very nice. A huge thank you to Suzanne for her kindness, professionalism, and the quality of the exchanges with her regarding this stay. Inès didn't want to leave Suzanne and Noël's!
I spent 5 amazing weeks in Malta, hosted by this lovely woman. She showed me around and was very welcoming and helpful all the time. Thank you very much for hosting me this 5 weeks!
As part of their entry into 6th grade in the International Section (6 hours of English per week, mixed classes with native speakers), my two daughters, Lola and Coralie, were able to benefit from Boris and Susan's entire experience to improve their ability to express themselves orally in English, both in general and specifically through preparation exercises for the entrance exam (presentation, image description, etc.) to this section, as well as through activities (blog writing, cooking recipe creation). Boris and Susan are very welcoming by nature and have an astonishing ability to put the children at ease. These sessions, clearly well-prepared and part of a regular progression dynamic, quickly bore fruit, leading them to express themselves in a rich and organized manner. Strengths were reinforced and certain weaknesses addressed. This experience, in addition to their bilingual education in primary school, has been very beneficial for them and has given them, in a cheerful atmosphere and without ever feeling like they were cramming, additional tools to present themselves for the exam, which they both passed successfully. It is with great pleasure that I highly recommend those who wish to take the opportunity to spend some time with Boris and Susan, regardless of their level; they will not regret it. Jeff
My daughter (17 years old) just returned from a 2-week stay with Kerry and Ruuf. She particularly appreciated the quality of their welcome, their kindness, the quality of the lessons and meals, as well as the richness of the exchanges with them and their friends. I recommend this family and warmly thank them for hosting my daughter.
Adele et sa famille étaient vraiment gentils avec moi. Ils se soucient de la vitesse de leur discours ! Vraiment reconnaissant. Le chien est vraiment sympa et tous les chats sont câlins. La nourriture est toujours faite avec patience et c’est si bon !! Merci pour cette semaine.
The classes were good, each day had different activities, the meals were good and plentiful. Wendy's house is big and pretty. A good atmosphere. Thanks to Wendy and Philip for their hospitality. Alex
Loïs, 18 years old, has just returned from her 15-day stay with Rebecca and Paul: a great immersion experience with this lovely family! Lots of kindness in the learning process and a lifestyle close to nature that Loïs really enjoyed (not to mention the adorable little Nina!). Thank you very much!
A rewarding experience for our 15-year-old who spent three weeks with Suzanne and her family. In my opinion, it's the best alternative compared to language courses in institutions where teens end up grouped by nationality and ultimately don't speak English half the time. - Here, we are talking about private lessons. Suzanne is a qualified, gentle, patient, and very pedagogical teacher. She makes our children work a lot while valuing them and building their confidence. She is also very demanding. She adapts to their level, and the progress can be spectacular. - Suzanne and her family are highly recommendable. They are trustworthy people who take care of our children with mutual respect, tolerance, and serenity. Thanks again to them for taking care of my two teens two years apart.
I spent two weeks at Rebecca and Paul's place, I really enjoyed the quality lessons, the calm setting, and the kindness of the hosts. During this stay, I was able to practice language points that I was lacking as well as work on speaking fluently during discussions. I also had the chance to discover the region through outings. Learning is not limited to language; in fact, Paul taught me how to make bread and Rebecca taught me guitar. In short, a great experience that was both useful and enjoyable, which I highly recommend! Liam. B 17 years old
I really enjoyed the 3 weeks with Suzanne and Noel's family. The one-to-one lessons are the best way to improve someone's English and gain confidence. Furthermore, the lessons didn't appear like lessons, because they were like discussions (which is great!). In addition to this, the activities (visits, snorkeling...) made those 3 weeks really enjoyable. Eventually, with this, the time passed fast. A great thank to the whole family. Do not hesitate to go there.
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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.