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(Also available in Austria upon request!)
Immerse yourself in German culture by living with a family and attending school with your host sister or brother. Most homestays take place in Berlin, but we accept requests for other areas, although we cannot guarantee regional placements. Berlin, the capital of Germany, boasts ultramodern boutiques, discotheques, art galleries, theaters, and museums.
Since German students typically remain in school through July, participants will attend an area high school in the morning with their host brother or host sister. It is not unusual to see students of all ages riding their bikes to and from school, so be prepared.
Host families in Germany volunteer to host American exchange students because they are interested in learning about our culture and language. Participants will improve their language skills and experience a rich, family-oriented culture, while enjoying the daily life of a German family.
Note: Program not offered at this time. Please check with us at a later date for 2009.
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LANGUAGE SCHOOL IN REGENSBURG
While living and sharing in the daily life of a German family, participants attend a language school located in the heart of Regensburg. This small international school was founded in 1986 and has quickly earned a good international reputation through its high standard of teaching and its personal, friendly, and highly skilled instructors.
About the Language Program
This course is offered throughout the year at all levels, for beginners as well as advanced. The main goal of this program is the development of communication skills in spoken and written present-day German.
Teaching Methods
Classes are 20 per week, 45 minutes each. Working in small groups of mixed nationalities (average 8, max. 12 people), participants experience a variety of teaching methods in which cognitive, communicative, spontaneous and creative elements are combined. Participants are provided many opportunities to speak in class. Listening comprehension skills are improved with special exercises, as well as emphasis on written German.
Host Families
Students of this program will be hosted by area families, attend classes Monday through Friday, and spend evenings and weekends entirely with their host families. Weekdays participants are responsible for purchasing their own lunches, while weekends are full board accommodation. As is customary with language programs, host families receive a small compensation because students must be placed in a very specific area for close proximity to the school.
Transportation to and from School
Bus fare is about 15 Euros per week. Students can rent bikes as well for approximately 10 Euros per week.
Optional Activities & Excursions
The school organizes a wide-range of leisure activities which offers interested participants an understanding of German life and culture. Participants can sign up for any of these activities at the school. The following activities are offered: guided tours of Regensburg, visits to area businesses, walking and cycling tours, lectures on German history, lectures on modern German literature, lectures on current political, social and cultural affairs, showings of recent German films, half-day and full-day excursions (approx. 15-20 Euros).
Note: Program not available at this time. Please check with us at a later date for 2009.
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Learn the German language while being a member of your teacher's family! This intense language course is designed as the perfect opportunity for participants to totally immerse themselves in the German language. Students will live in the home of their teacher, sharing in the family's daily life and routine. This exciting, innovative learning opportunity is offered in Berlin, the capital of Germany, a city full of history and culture, ultramodern boutiques, discotheques, art galleries, theatres, and museums.
Course: Together with your host-teacher, you will determine the areas you need to emphasize and develop such as grammar, accent, conversation. There are 15 - 25 lessons per week, taught every morning, Monday through Friday. This program is designed for one week, but additional weeks are available upon request.
Special Note: Participant is responsible for making own flight and transportation arrangements to destination.
Note: Program not available at this time. Please check with us at a later date for 2009.
Terra Lingua USA is proud to support language teachers' efforts in the classroom by offering quality educational opportunities. Our school group programs will increase knowledge and fluency by offering students optimum opportunities to immerse themselves in the language and culture of the host country. Throughout the school year, Terra Lingua USA offers 15 day homestays abroad for school groups combined with optional excursions and/or school attendance. You may also choose to design a customized experience for your students.
In these school group homestay programs the teacher and students are placed in families living in the same general area. Teachers not planning to go abroad can still encourage their students to take advantage of this learning opportunity. Terra Lingua USA provides the support needed to made each student's stay a success.
Group Size: This program is designed based on a minimum of 6 students and 1 teacher. However, please do not hesitate to ask if you have a smaller or larger group.
Also, please to do not hesitate to ask if you wish to shorten or extend your stay!
You may choose your adventure from Austria, Bavaria or Berlin:
Discover Austria!
Students attend school with their host sister or brother part-time. Excursions include: day trip to Klagenfurt with a boat ride on the Woerther See, castle visits along the river Drau, day trip to Hochosterwitz-Gurk-Friesach, visit to St. Paul Monastery.
Discover Bavaria!
Students are placed with families in the Augsburg area and attend school with their host sister or brother part-time. Excursions include: guided City Tour of Augsburg and Goldener Saal, scenic day trip along the Romantic Road North (Nordlingen, Dinkelsbuhl, Rothenburg ob der Tauber), Jewish Museum with the Synagogue and the Fuggerei, day trip along the Romantic Road South (Wieskirche, Linderhof, Neuschwanstein, Oberammergau, day trip to Munich.
Discover Berlin!
Students attend school with their host sister or brother part-time. Excursions include: guided City Tour of Berlin, lecture about "Das Dritte Reich", Haus am Checkpoint Charlie, Schloss Charlottenburg, Egyptian Museum, visit former East Berlin (Reichstag, Brandenburger Tor, Potsdamer Platz, etc.), day trip to Pfaueninsel and Potsdam (Schloss Sanssouci).
Note: Program not available at this time. Please check with us at a later date for 2009.
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