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In recent weeks, the streets have been filled with happy students running out. What will they do now? Everyone has different plans, of course, but in our circle of acquaintances, we've heard from several people whose children are thinking about studying abroad and taking the opportunity to improve their language skills. So where should you go? Here are seven inspiring places to study abroad.
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study abroad - in an exciting country!
Studying abroad is a great way to improve your language skills, while also helping you understand another culture, grow as a person and perhaps open up new career opportunities. Many people may choose to study languages in the US or the UK, but there are more exciting destinations!
Today, we're highlighting seven interesting places to study abroad. And by the way, it's not just new students who can take advantage of this opportunity. There are also courses for adults who want to study languages abroad. Read more about study abroad on the EC.
1) Malta
Malta is a beautiful Mediterranean island and one of our favourite sun and beach holidays in Europe. It has pretty much everything in a relatively small area: beautiful scenery for outdoor activities, fine rocky and sandy beaches, beautiful cities, historical sights, good food and lively nightlife.
2) Ireland
If you follow our blog, you'll know that we fell in love with Ireland when we recently travelled the entire island by campervan. Ireland offers an intense green landscape, lots of historical sights and a beautiful culture with happy and catchy music. Maybe you can pick up some nice Irish dialect in the process!
3. Canada
Canada is a country we dream of seeing more of! We have been to Halifax in the south-eastern part, which offered seafood and great boating. But Canada is gigantic, and we would love to experience more, especially the dramatic nature. Therefore, Canada has to be on the list!
4. New Zealand
If you're thinking of travelling even further afield, almost as far as you can go, we'd like to suggest New Zealand. We travelled around New Zealand by motorhome many years ago and were struck by the stunning landscape, which includes everything from glaciers to volcanic islands. New Zealand is also the perfect place for adventurous activities like bungee jumping or rafting.
5. South Africa
Number five on our list is a country we haven't been to (yet). South Africa attracts both an interesting culture and, of course, magical nature and exotic wildlife. Here you can combine accommodation in Cape Town with the chance to see "The big five".
6. France
But do you necessarily have to study English? No, if you want to learn French, you should go to France. We'd recommend the lovely city of Nice, with its cosy neighbourhoods, lovely outdoor cafes, and a grand promenade.
7. Italy
Last but not least, who isn't charmed by Italy? If you want to learn Italian, this is the place to go! Rome surprised us by being just as charming and cosy as many say. Being in Rome feels a bit like being in the heart of history. Here you can hang out on countless outdoor terraces and of course - practise your Italian!
Which language would you, or your children, most like to study? And in which country?
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Anette says:
Our eldest daughter studied in Nice for a year.
Her most enjoyable time in all her years of study, she says.
Just last year, one of her French friends visited her in Stockholm.
20 June 2018 - 7:56
Helena says:
What fun that she studied in Nice! And fun with the French friends visiting 🙂
20 June 2018 - 15:13
Ama de casa says:
Exciting places no doubt, but I think I'm done studying. Not that I'm fully trained, far from it, but it seems like nothing sticks anymore 😉.
Have a good day!
20 June 2018 - 10:03
Helena says:
I can recognise that it is getting harder and harder to get things to stick. Although some things stick better than others, maybe it has to do with interest? 😉
20 June 2018 - 15:14
Ditte says:
I don't know about today, but I studied French in Lausanne, Switzerland, which was a perfect combination of beautiful nature and proximity to good skiing. Aix en Provence in France, Nice and Cannes were also very nice places to study French. There are so many. Malta was popular even in the 1960s so I went there to study English. I liked Dublin for English studies and also Cambridge in England (short university courses here), but studying English in Boston and New York during the year I lived in the USA was also very enjoyable.
I think the best way to practise a language, whatever it is, is to stay in the country where the language is spoken and to be surrounded by it all the time. And preferably not to have other Swedes around.
20 June 2018 - 10:13
Helena says:
Many interesting tips! Nice that Malta was already relevant in the 60's! I agree that studying abroad is the best way to learn languages! I have studied English in England and learnt Icelandic in Iceland.
20 June 2018 - 17:21
★ Orsakullan who became a mum at 20, now also a teacher and doula ★ says:
Wonderful tips :). I can imagine that many people take these things to heart :). If I had been younger, the dream would have been Ireland 🙂 .
20 June 2018 - 10:33
Helena says:
We really fell in love with Ireland when we were there!
20 June 2018 - 17:21
Lena in Wales says:
A little too old for this, perhaps, but I experienced Brighton as a student in the early 70s and it was an experience we won't go too deeply into, even if it is time-barred. A fantastic time!
20 June 2018 - 14:26
Helena says:
Haha, yes, some things are good for the statute of limitations 😉 But usually you have gained some experiences that make you wiser 😉.
20 June 2018 - 17:22
Marina says:
I think many people today take the opportunity to study abroad and it's great that the opportunities exist and that the world has opened up in an absolutely fantastic way.
20 June 2018 - 16:35
Helena says:
I also love that these opportunities exist! Hope that many get and take the chance 🙂
20 June 2018 - 17:23
Lena - good for the soul says:
Yes, it is so good to live and study abroad. The daughter was 1.5 years old in California. She grew several metres, like, in that time. Taking care of yourself, being forced to grow up, learning about other cultures, etc etc. Great!
Hug Lena
20 June 2018 - 19:48
Ruth in Virginia says:
I came to America to improve my English, because
I worked as a secretary (what else?) and corresponded.
in English. Did not go to school, but worked. And so it went
as it went; did not come home for 9 years, then with husband and two children.
In a guesthouse in San Francisco it happened. 🙂
20 June 2018 - 23:03