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Thank you for this lovely week spent with you. You are a cheerful and friendly family whom I would be eager to see again. For those who wish to improve their English, enjoy sports, dogs, and children (very nice): It’s an experience to undertake! :-) By speaking English daily and thanks to Francine's lessons, who is an excellent "teacher" by the way, I have gained confidence in myself and my English skills. The family is very nice and the village is very calm and relaxing. :-) I wouldn't hesitate to contact you if I need Francine's skills. ;-)
I had an excellent stay with Bernie and it really helped me improve my English. Bernie and Marc welcomed me very well, they are very kind, and I had a lot of fun in every activity offered.
My son Charles (16 years old) spent a whole month with this fantastic family. He came back thrilled!!! Bernie is adorable, and Mark, her husband, is too. Life is sweet by the sea. Every day, activities are planned alternating between the sea, mountain hikes, culture, and leisure. Charles discovered all kinds of sports (swimming, pony riding, diving, kayaking, surfing, biking...), activities (go-karting, fairs, cinema, bowling, climbing, restaurants...), stunning landscapes (lakes, mountains, waterfalls...), castles, a glassblowing workshop... and more! Every day, Bernie sent me photos, comments, videos, gifs... adorable! For a first experience, it was amazing. Obviously, the whole family now wants to go there! And I’m waiting for the first school results to see the progress... which is inevitable!!! A thousand thanks to Bernie and Mark!!! I highly recommend... at the risk of losing my spot next year!
François stayed for 2 weeks in June at Sue and Davy's place. He particularly appreciated his stay and was very well welcomed by this dynamic family. The life in the countryside, the possibility to connect with other young foreigners, visits... Sue was cheerful and always ready to drive François around. However, he regretted not having organized activities on site (surfing? horseback riding? to discuss with Sue). Thanks to Sue and Davy!
Elise (14 years old) is delighted with her 2-week stay with Mary and Derry's family. Among the 6 children in the family and the other foreign children present, there was no risk of getting bored! Moreover, many outings were proposed to her. Progress in English is guaranteed. Very good welcome and daily sending of photos. Thank you to Mary and her whole family as well as Linguifamily!
J'ai 15 ans et j'ai passé 3 semaines dans la famille de Sue et Davy cet été. Mon séjour s'est globalement très bien déroulé, malgré des premiers jours un peu déstabilisants : j'aurais aimé que l'on m'explique davantage où étaient/fonctionnaient les choses. J'ai pu faire des activités diverses, ainsi que visiter les environs. Ce que j'ai beaucoup apprécié a été de pouvoir être en contact avec d'autres jeunes de différentes nationalités qui comme moi venaient apprendre l'anglais. La famille a été très gentille et j'ai vraiment adoré cette expérience. Merci à Sue et sa famille pour ce séjour, ainsi qu'à LinguiFamily !
Our daughter spent a week in total immersion in the English language. She really enjoyed the classes which were well adapted to her level and met her needs. She gained confidence in speaking. The whole family is very welcoming and warm, and the living environment is very pleasant. A true language stay close to home!
Thibaud just spent 15 days at Sue and Davy's place. Very nice, dynamic, athletic family who didn't hesitate to take him around and show him attractive sites, football matches... Thanks to the whole family for their hospitality. And thanks to LinguiFamily ☺
The stay I had with James and Francine was very enriching; certainly, we are in France, it's not like we are in England, but we are with English people who have bilingual children, so we are really immersed in the English language. Moreover, the village is a village where half of the population is English, which is why every Friday, a 'fish & chips' truck goes around like a 'pizza' truck does in a village; this allows you to meet English people and order a fish & chips in English. Also, Francine is a very good cook; she prepares very good dishes, which are mostly English! Finally, the place is beautiful, very welcoming, and quiet. Everything to spend a language learning stay in a good mood!!
Juliette really enjoyed the two weeks spent with this family. Various activities were offered during her stay (horseback riding, swimming, walks, visits, biking, board games...) and the whole family was welcoming and very attentive. We also really appreciated receiving almost daily updates about Juliette with photos sent by Mary.
Julie’s family, the hostess, is an English family that enjoys sharing its passions such as music and all creative arts. We wanted a language immersion stay that would make the less English-speaking parent comfortable and help the children progress in their use of English. This solution in the heart of Périgord was able to satisfy all family members. This relaxing family welcomed us with great care. They were able to meet everyone’s English needs as well as adapt to strong constraints such as my son's food allergies. My daughter needed to prepare for a difficult year in English while being too young to spend a stay alone. This family solution was ideal; I will renew it by sending my daughter alone for a quasi-immersion while staying in France. The English classes given daily by Julie are of high quality, and there will always be one of her many cats to endear you. The atmosphere is always warm, almost bohemian and musical. Our experience was excellent. Jean Charles
My name is Margaux, I am 18 years old. I live in Lyon. During these two weeks, I had many really interesting English encounters. My English has improved a lot because speaking English daily helps us become familiar with this beautiful language. And then Francine's classes, the mother of this lovely family, were very helpful to me! I was able to review many basics of the language that I hadn't had the chance to work on in class. This stay has really been beneficial because I immersed myself in the language and I feel very comfortable now. An experience to repeat!
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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.