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Learn a language abroad
Learn a new language and treat yourself to unforgettable experiences. By taking advantage of our intensive language courses abroad, you gain a truly useful skill while immersing yourself in a exciting new culture. Our language schools give you the opportunity to connect with a diverse set of individuals, so take the leap and sign up for a language study abroad today.
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Why learn a language abroad?
It is easier to study a language when you are abroad. You will be surrounded by the language 24/7 and you will learn words and expressions in a practical setting, which allows a long-lasting knowledge of the language.
The memorization that feels tedious at home will come naturally when you're living in an immersive environment and attending our EF language school. The words you need will come up again and again, so you remember them without trying.
Your accent will become more intelligible as you hear native speakers and imitate them. It's never too late to learn a foreign language abroad, and our languages courses start year-round so there's no reason to wait another day. Study a language abroad is tough, but EF makes its a bit easier.
Language courses abroad for all ages and levels
Whatever your age or language level, you’ll advance one level every six weeks – thanks to our innovative and personalized learning method that blends language courses abroad, interactive tools and cultural immersion. Our innovative EF Method combines quality instruction with advanced technology and cultural immersion for maximum results. We develop our own course curricula, instructional methods, course books and digital learning materials and provide different course types:
| Language course type | Intensity | What will I learn? |
| EF Intensive Course | 32 lessons per week | Learn all aspects of a new language as quickly as possible for academic or professional reasons |
| EF General Course | 26 lessons per week | Gain sound understanding of a foreign language through a well-rounded course |
| EF Basic Course | 20 lessons per week | Focus on how to communicate in the target language and enjoy lots of free time |
Special interest classes: from creative writing to exam preparation
In addition, you have the opportunity to customize your language course abroad with the so-called SPINs (Special Interest Lessons) to suit your interests. These include creative writing, exam preparation, art and culture, career development, and sector and industry-oriented courses.
Frequently asked questions
What are the benefits of learning a language abroad?
Learning a new language brings advantages in your academic life and the professional one. You will be able to explore more options for your future, from job opportunities to attend a school or a university abroad. Moreover, studying a language abroad allows you to explore a new culture and a new country, make new friends and live an unforgettable experience that will make you resilient, confident, and empathetic.
Some of the many benefit to study a language abroad are:
- enhance your resume
- build your academic profile
- live a holiday abroad while you are improving yourself
- become confident and resilient
- discover a new culture and become open to a world of new opportunities
- travel the world
- meet new people from all over the world
Where can I study a language abroad?
EF has language schools on 4 continents and more than 50 different cities. Depending on the language you would like to learn, you can have many options of language schools abroad.
Some of the most popular destinations to learn a language abroad are in Europe. You can learn French in Paris, or learn Italian in Rome. Another popular option is to learn German in Berlin or learn Spanish in Barcelona. If you prefer to explore one of the Asian languages you can also learn Chinese or learn Japanese in Japan and even learn Korean in Korea.
Why attending a language school abroad is more than just learning a new language?
Learning a foreign language abroad is more than just discovering a new way to say something; it's discovering a new way to see the world. Every language is unique and there's no better place to start understanding another culture than by tackling its language.
When you attend a language school abroad, you are investing time and energy in one of the best ways to connect with the world around you, wherever you live. Learning a language abroad is a long process, but right from the start, you'll be rewarded with new possibilities, cultural revelations, and a clearer sense of the wider world. Open up your mind and attend a foreign language school this year!
What do language schools abroad offer?
EF language schools abroad are designed to provide spaces suitable for learning and others for having fun. In the EF language schools, you will have a complete language study experience, including free-time activities and excursions to fully support your learning trajectory. Not only you will have modern classrooms and labs, but also student lounges, a cafeteria, garden, and game rooms. EF language schools also provide full support for accommodation and 24/7 contact with the staff for any need or emergency.
Furthermore, EF schools are globally accredited meeting the highest standards of excellence set by organizations respected around the globe, such as the British Council, Independent Schools Inspectorate, ACCET, and Equals. Finally, EF is also one of the few language schools to offer university-certified courses.
What are the costs of studying a language abroad?
How long does it take to learn a language abroad?
The time it takes to learn a language abroad depends on how receptive the student is, how intensive the language course attended, and the initial level of language knowledge. Generally, to achieve full fluency, it takes several months and, for some complicated languages, even years. EF learning method is based on a practical curriculum so that students can make progress fast; you will be able to advance one language level every six weeks.
Why EF?
Trust
We have over 50 years of experience and our reputation is world renowned.
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Study with students from over 100 countries.
Customize
Explore the world through our programs in over 50 global destinations.
Achieve
Learn faster and more comprehensively with the EF Method.
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Our teaching expertise and approach to learning is recognised globally.