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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

  1. Are there any additional ‘hidden costs’ such as booking fees, host family search fees, books etc.?
    No. Our charges are all-inclusive, which means that the price you see published on this website is the amount you pay. The services included are: diagnostic test prior to arrival; tuition from EFL qualified/experienced teachers; educational materials and information handbook; single room accommodation; daily breakfast, light lunch and dinner; end of course progress report and Certificate.

  2. How much will I improve?
    With our program students are totally immersed and isolated from their own language so that there is no temptation to speak anything but English. This is without doubt the best way to acquire a foreign language. In addition, of course, it is also a great way to promote intercultural discourse and understanding. With the right attitude, I have no doubt that clients’ English will improve dramatically over 4-6 weeks. While we use textbooks to provide programs with necessary structure, learning is of course on-going throughout the day and the emphasis is ultimately on the important communicative skills of speaking and listening. 

  3. Is there a structured recreation program?
    As part of our aim to maximize English language improvement, as a standard we actually do not provide our adult clients with formal recreation programs, including accompanied excursions. Linguistically, and to promote confidence with the language, we encourage clients to be self-sufficient regarding visits to places of historical/cultural interest. Of course, we prepare them for these in accordance with the logistic and linguistic challenges they may meet. As clients are welcomed in to the homes as members of the family, they are generally invited to accompany the family on any outings made in the evenings or at weekends.

  4. Can you provide airport transfers?
    Yes we can and do so when requested. Most often we will arrange for the host-teachers to meet students at airports, but when this is not possible, we use the safe and reliable taxi company we have been working with for many years. Costs for transfers, which are optional, are dependent on the exact location of the host-teacher’s residence. One way charges are typically between GBP 55-85 in the UK and US$ 75-125 in the USA and Canada.

  5. Can you arrange special extracurricular activities?
    Yes we can. Some clients like to have a set of pre-arranged excursions in place before arriving and we are happy to arrange this. However, as this is not standard, there are additional charges. Tailor-made courses such as English with golf or horse-riding, for example, can also be arranged. Please contact us for these special requests.

 

THE WEATHER IN LONDON, SEATTLE & VANCOUVER:

Average daily temperatures in London (in °F):
January – 42
April – 51
July – 65
October – 54

Average monthly rainfall in London (in inches):
January – 2.1
April – 1.5
July – 2.2
October – 2.2

Average daily temperatures in Seattle (in °F):
January – 41
April – 51
July – 63
October – 53

Average monthly rainfall in Seattle (in inches):
January – 4.8
April – 2.3
July – 0.6
October – 2.9

Average daily temperatures in Vancouver (in °F):
January – 37
April – 49
July – 64
October – 51

Average monthly rainfall in Vancouver (in inches):
January – 8.6
April – 3.3
July – 1.2
October – 5.8