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A one-to-one English language course suitable for graduates, professionals, school leavers and anyone requiring general language skills. Your intensive language course is tailor-made by your teacher to meet your individual needs. The course provides total immersion in the English language because you live and learn in the home of your teacher.

Accommodation

Accommodation is in the home of your carefully selected home teacher

Minimum age

18 years

Course start dates

Arrive at your teacher's house any Sunday

Minimum length of stay

1 week

Levels

All levels from beginner to advanced.

Study options

  • 1-1 individual tuition or 2-1 tuition with your friend, colleague or family member
  • choose 20, 25 or 30 lessons per week

Key Points

  • 1-1 lessons with your private teacher
  • total immersion in the language
  • maximum opportunity for language practise outside of lesson time with your teacher and family
  • focus on general language skills with emphasis on speaking and listening

Your Goals

  • to gain confidence in using the spoken language in day-to-day situations
  • to improve listening comprehension skills and speed of reactions
  • to develop accuracy in grammar and syntax
  • to expand vocabulary
  • to develop fluency

Fees include

  • intensive English language tuition with your teacher
  • all meals taken at home
  • comfortable homestay accommodation with your private bedroom
  • hospitality of a welcoming host family
  • study materials for use during your stay
  • student information pack
  • support from Homelingua staff before arrival and during your stay
  • personalised end-of-course progress report
  • certificate of attendance
2008 Fees. Valid from 6th January 2008 - 3rd January 2009 (fee per person)
Tuition time20 lessons per week
(16.7 hours tuition)		25 lessons per week
(20.8 hours tuition)		30 lessons per week
(25 hours tuition)

1-12-11-12-11-12-1
1 week £700 £530 £800 £605 £900 £680
2 weeks £1400 £1060 £1600 £1210 £1800 £1360
3 weeks £2070 £1560 £2370 £1785 £2670 £2010
4 weeks £2760 £2080 £3160 £2380 £3560 £2680

2009 Fees. Valid from 4th January 2009 - 2nd January 2010 (fee per person)
Tuition time20 lessons per week
(16.7 hours tuition)		25 lessons per week
(20.8 hours tuition)		30 lessons per week
(25 hours tuition)

1-12-11-12-11-12-1
1 week £730 £550 £840 £630 £950 £710
2 weeks £1460 £1100 £1680 £1260 £1900 £1420
3 weeks £2190 £1650 £2520 £1890 £2850 £2130
4 weeks £2847 £2145 £3276 £2457 £3705 £2769
Course supplements1 person2 people
Additional night's accommodation (max 2 nights) £50 per night
 £40 per night
London and Edinburgh area £60 per week £50 per week
Private bathroom £100 per week £70 per week
Superior accommodation (including private bathroom)  £350 per week £250 per week 
Christmas and New Year supplement £100 per week £60 per week
Summer supplement 28.06.09 - 29.08.09 £30 per week £20 per week