What is an immersive language stay?

An immersive language stay is when you come to live with me for 1-2 weeks.  From the moment you arrive at my home, I will take care of everything; your meals, excursions and learning.  I have two guestrooms and so can cater for anything from one person, two friends, to a small family. During your stay we only speak English, which seems scary at first but soon becomes normal!

Every language stay is unique because I cater for the individual.  You can choose in advance how you have lessons.  Some students prefer to have lessons for 3 hours every morning and then have the afternoons and evenings free to explore.  Others prefer to spend all of their time out and about, pursuing their passion (e.g. walking, antiques, history, or literature).  In this case, the whole stay is tailor-made to centre on your interests and involves language input at the start and/or end of each day to optimise learning.

The content of the lessons is determined by you.   It may be focussed on an aspect of your language skills (e.g. grammatical accuracy, listening comprehension, writing ability) or it may take a more holistic approach in which we cover a range of skills through topics that interest you (e.g. culture, business, current affairs, or mental & physical well-being).

The intensity of the course is also specified by you.  Some prefer to concentrate fully on their English, focussing intensively on areas they want to improve, while others wish to use this time as a way to escape from the stress of their everyday lives and focus on themselves.

 

Why do an immersive language stay?

It’s a highly effective way to develop your language skills.  It is practical, authentic and memorable. It allows you to take time out of your everyday life to focus on you.

 

Who is it for?

Anyone (18+): students, academics, business professionals, retirees, friends, colleagues and families.

 

What does an immersive language stay cost?

Each language stay is bespoke.  Please contact me to discuss your requirements.

SAMPLE TIMETABLES

LANGUAGE STAY

 

BESPOKE LANGUAGE STAY

MY HOME

 

BRIDPORT

 

TESTIMONIAL

‘In my case to learn English is a challenge because I am 34 years old and I have difficulties to learn a new  language.  However, last summer I went to Lavinia’s home and it changed completely my attitude toward how I perceive the English language.

Firstly, I would like to highlight her teaching style. During all the day, not only in the formal classes, she was teaching me. She even remembered my mistakes when I was talking to her during the lunch or breakfast. She never interrupted me because I needed to express myself, but during the formal classes Lavinia gave me a list with all my mistakes. I think her method improved my English because it helped me to use English structures and phrasal verbs correctly and to be aware of the mistake I used to make.

Secondly, Lavinia is very adaptable. She structured the lessons according to my needs. I talked to her about my goals and needs and she adapted the lessons in order to help me to achieve them.

At last but not the least, the house and the town. Lavinia’s house is a typical English one, very cozy. I had a private room in the second floor. Bridport, the town, is beautiful, quiet and the most important of all  in two weeks I never heard anyone speaking Spanish or Portuguese!.

Before meeting Lavinia I was afraid about not being able to connect with my  teacher. Nevertheless my fears disappeared the moment I met Lavinia, she is very flexible, interesting and friendly. A secret: Lavinia loves cooking!! She cooked different exquisites dishes and she let me to prepare the dinner once.

I highly recommend Lavinia if you need to improve your English level. However, be aware that Lavinia will make you work very hard.’     – Ernesto, Portugal