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Category: Learning a new language

The year of the Gap…

The year of the Gap…

[ 0 ] December 23, 2008

Globally, times are tough and many people who have been affected by redundancy or those post-university are turning their negative credit crunch experiences into a positive one by taking a gap year.
A gap year can help you find focus, gives you the space and time to learn new skills that may take your career in [...]

Quick guide to language levels

Quick guide to language levels

[ 0 ] November 12, 2008

To decide which level you are at, read our short guide to language levels below:
Complete Beginner – You have no prior knowledge of or experience with the language, or you haven’t studied the language within the last couple of years.
Beginner – You have a basic understanding of a few key words and expressions e.g. the alphabet, [...]

French is the most romantic language – so why not learn French in France?

French is the most romantic language – so why not learn French in France?

[ 0 ] November 2, 2008

Many travellers think knowing the local language of their destinations gives their holiday a boost, but this doesn’t always motivate them to learn one.
More than three quarters of Australian holiday makers say being equipped with the local tongue is key, but only 64 per cent have bothered to learn, a recent survey has revealed.
Of the [...]

My time studying Spanish in Peru, South America…

My time studying Spanish in Peru, South America…

[ 0 ] October 16, 2008

Lindsay Hatzenbuehler kindly wrote this article for our blog to give others an insight into studying Spanish in Cusco in Peru. Lindsay was lucky enough to get out of the classroom to practice her Spanish in a local hospital and with local children giving her a unique language holiday experience.
“Each morning, on my walks up the [...]

Serious about your kids learning the lingo?

Serious about your kids learning the lingo?

[ 0 ] October 5, 2008

If you find it difficult to get your offspring to do their language homework then why not take them on a holiday language course with GoLearnTo.com to inject some passion for languages into your loved ones.
www.GoLearnTo.com featured in Katy Holland’s article in the Independent on Sunday on the 5 October promoting taking your family on holiday to [...]

Why take a language holiday course?

Why take a language holiday course?

[ 0 ] October 3, 2008

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Native English speakers are not exactly known for their linguistic skills – everyone speaks English right? Throw away your visions of stuffy classrooms and verb tables; language holidays are fun and leave plenty of time to relax and will inspire you to discover more about the country you are holidaying in. You can even combine your [...]

Sunday Times feature – The 10 best learning holidays

Sunday Times feature – The 10 best learning holidays

[ 0 ] September 29, 2008

www.GoLearnTo.com featured yesterday in the Sunday Times in a double page spread about discovering a new skill while abroad whilst brushing up on your languages at the same time. You’ll also be able to read an interview from someone who took a Flamenco dance course with us in Seville who not only learnt the art of Flamenco [...]

How to make travel look good on your CV

How to make travel look good on your CV

[ 0 ] August 7, 2008

Most businesses need experienced people who understand other cultures, have a strong desire to learn, are highly motivated, speak another language and are independent.  You might be considering taking some time out to travel before looking for your next job but if you use your time out wisely you could be looking at a much stronger CV when it comes to [...]

Top 5 learning holidays for August

Top 5 learning holidays for August

[ 0 ] August 1, 2008

Flopping out on a beach for a week not for you?
Dreaming about taking up a new hobby, wishing you could cook, speak French or looking for some adventure as you learn to kite surf or wind surf or do you just want to unleash that creative within?
Then why not use your holiday time to combine leisure [...]

This week’s top 5 learning holidays…

This week’s top 5 learning holidays…

[ 0 ] July 24, 2008

Flopping out on a beach for a week not for you?
Dreaming about taking up a new hobby, wishing you could speak Spanish, Italian or French, wishing you could surf and hang ten with the cool people or do you just want to unleash that creative within?
Then why not use your holiday time to combine leisure with [...]

[ 0 ] July 21, 2008

I first visited Russia when I was just 17, for £199, I got to visit Moscow, Murmansk and Lenningrad as it was then. I saw Russia during communist times and as a 17 year old from a quite village in the East of England that was really something. Â
Russia today is now a very different place and Walter Denz who [...]

Quick Guide to Choosing a Language School

Quick Guide to Choosing a Language School

[ 0 ] July 14, 2008

If you are considering taking a language course overseas… use this quick guide to choosing the right language school for you:
1. Check the group size
Some schools can appear very reasonably priced but this is typically because the group sizes are larger meaning you’ll get a lot less out of your lessons.  All courses on www.golearnto.com have [...]

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