If you have the time available we highly recommend you to take a language course in one of the inlingua centres abroad.
See your language skills improve dramatically
Doing a language course in the country where the language is spoken really is one of the very best ways to learn or improve a foreign language quickly. You will find that a two to four week course abroad will make a huge difference to your language ability, especially in terms of fluency. And whether you need to get better grades at school or to make your communication skills more effective at work you can be sure that courses abroad will get you the results.
Take advantage of your holidays
It is also a fantastic way to spend your holidays! You will meet many new people and make lots of new contacts. In fact almost all the courses abroad include options offering a wide variety of social activities and things to do outside tuition time. These can range from playing golf to going to the theatre, from all-day excursions and guided tours to nights out at a pub or disco!
Whether you go alone, with friends or with your whole family you can be sure you will have a fabulous time.
Take the whole family
Many people go on these courses with their whole family! While one parent takes an individual training program, the other studies in an adult group and the children study together in a children's group. During lesson time the family is apart. Outside lesson time and during the weekend, for example, they can be together.
Personal Contact
Unlike most companies offering this kind of service we know the schools we send our clients to personally. We know the people who run the schools and are in regular contact with them. We also know the materials and methodology they use and we can be confident that it is of the same high standard we use ourselves here in Porto. The compatibility of these courses make it possible to combine courses with us in Porto with schools anywhere in the "inlingua world".
Choose a destination
Thanks to our network of nearly 300 centers world-wide, whether you want to learn English in England, French in France or German in Germany etc. we will organise a course for you that fits your objectives and your budget.
Combine your study abroad with a course in Porto
Many people choose to prepare for a stay at one of our schools in a foreign country by doing a warm-up course at inlingua Porto. Others start by doing an intensive course abroad, and following it up with a continuation course at inlingua Porto. The compatibility of methodology and material within the inlingua centres makes this possible.
Please contact us for further information.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are the courses for?
Inlingua schools abroad offer a wide choice of programmes. There are courses specifically designed for business people and companies. There are courses for those who simply want to have a fantastic holiday and learn a language at the same time. There are courses for teenagers who need to get better results at school and there are also courses for children!
Some centres also offer course combined with other activities: French and cooking or English and tennis for example!
Contact us for information about specific centres.
What type of courses are there?
All centers offer individual lessons and many offer group lessons as well. In some centres you can combine lessons in group with individual lessons.
What are the age limits?
This will depend on the individual centre. Courses start for children as young as 11 years old. Some centers deal exclusively with adults with an average age of around 40.
When do the courses start?
You can take a language course at any time during the year. In the summer months special holiday programmes are also available often at reduced prices.
How long are the courses?
The minimum time for a course abroad is normally 2 weeks although many people choose to go for three or four weeks especially in the summer. It is also possible to arrange long term study courses often at special prices.
Accommodation?
Your accommodation will be taken care of by inlingua. We recommend that you stay with one of the carefully selected host families. It's certainly the best way to practice the new language and it's a great way to really get to know a new country.
If you are going with your family then you may prefer to stay in an apartment or hotel. Again inlingua will take care of the arrangements for you.
Meals?
If you stay with a host family (recommended) then your meals are included in the price of the language course (breakfast and dinner during the week, lunch too at weekends).
Number of lessons?
This will vary from centre to centre and from programme to programme. Typically you will have 4 to 6 lessons per day.
Other activities?
Your inlingua school will arrange extra activities for you to enjoy outside of formal classroom tuition time.
Which countries can I study in?
Choose from nearly 300 different destinations throughout the world.
Cost?
You will be agreeably surprised by the cost of this type of language course especially when you consider that the cost includes not only the language lessons but also accommodation, meals and social activities. In terms of results the courses are extremely cost effective.
