Course description
A Home Language International immersion course means you live the language you are learning and is the fastest, most natural way to learn.
You are staying in your teacher’s home, have one-to-one language lessons and continue to use and practise your language skills sharing the daily life of your teacher’s family during meals, conversations, visits and activities as they all take place in the language you are studying.
Programmes available
All the programmes below include the following:
Fully-inspected family homes
Private comfortable bedroom
3 meals a day with your host family
Local Organisers to help with your stay
24-hour helpline
Qualified, experienced host teachers
10-30 hours per week of one-to-one language lessons + the chosen activities (ALL costs included)
Classic language programme
Our original and most popular programme for adults. The Classic programme completely immerses you in the target language and culture. You enjoy full board accommodation, private language lessons, and free time outside lessons & mealtimes to explore on your own or share the daily life of your host family.
This programme includes:
Full board accommodation in your teacher’s home
10 to 30 hours private language lessons per week
Tailor your program to fit your unique goals, interests, and language requirements. With options across various specializations, you’ll gain fluency through real-life application and immersion in culture, local customs, and current events—elements essential to authentic language use.
Enhance Your Program with Optional Activities (additional fees apply):
Activities: Practice language skills through engaging activities such as cooking, mini-golf, shopping, bowling, cinema outings, and sightseeing with your host. All transport, entrance fees, and activity costs are covered.
Cultural Visits: Explore local museums and cultural landmarks with your host as your guide. Experience your target language within a cultural context to deepen understanding. Transport and entry fees are included.
Sports: Enjoy three sport sessions per week, often led by a professional instructor, or sometimes with a family member. Transport, equipment rental, and session fees are included.
Leisure Excursions: Discover popular sites, theme parks, or unique local traditions with supervised excursions to enhance your language experience. All transport and fees are included.
Additional Personalization Options (additional fees apply):
Business, Professional & Specialized Training: Improve language skills for professional needs with specialized vocabulary and live practice for meetings, presentations, and communication in fields like medicine, marketing, engineering, and law.
Exam Preparation: Prepare for exams such as TOEFL, IELTS, DELF, and more with focused practice, exam strategies, and past papers to boost your confidence and exam skills.
Private Bathroom: Enjoy a private bathroom option for added comfort during your stay.
Close Supervision for Young Learners (Under 13): A tailored program with close supervision, ensuring a safe, friendly environment. Required for learners 12 and under.
Special Needs & Special Diets: We accommodate students with specific needs or dietary requirements. A supplement may apply for additional support.
VIP Superior Homestay: Experience premium comfort with an experienced host, superior accommodation, and meals. A private bathroom is included.
Holiday Season Program: Celebrate with your host family during Christmas and New Year, including seasonal activities and traditions (additional charges apply for stays on key holiday dates).
Online Lessons: Extend your learning with additional online lessons via Zoom.
Extra Night Accommodation: Arrange an additional night with your host family, including meals (no lessons), for flexible travel scheduling.
Transfer Services: Reliable transfers to and from airports, train stations, or seaports are available.
Course Topics: Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary, and Grammar
Embrace language and culture together in a fully immersive learning experience, designed to elevate your language skills to new heights!
A certificate of completion will be issued at the end of the course.
Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation, Reading, Writing, Vocabulary and Grammar
Learn English & Live in Your Teacher's Home in Boston with Home Language International does not hold classes on the holiday dates above. The school does not compensate for these holidays, so make sure to choose your start date accordingly.
Class schedule may change depending on availability and season.
