How does language study abroad in Ireland for children work?
There is no area of social life in which language is absent. Human societies are continually confronted with problems of a linguistic nature. Concerns about language choice in multilingual societies and the survival of endangered languages guide the development of language planning policies.
Teaching English to your child from an early age
Language learning begins at an early age. The sooner your child is immersed in a foreign language, the faster he will acquire it naturally and easily.
It is important that your child is bilingual, that he can open up to the world, discover the sounds of the English language from an early age. Being used to hearing and speaking English will make his life easier, there is no doubt about it.
The most suitable language tool for your child or teenager
However, the most complete linguistic tool for teaching English to your child is of course accommodation with a host family. Indeed, for parents wishing to improve their child's level of English, family accommodation in an English-speaking family will help him learn and communicate on a daily basis throughout his stay by collecting information native conversations of the English-speaking family that takes care of him.
Language stays in total immersion with a host family in Ireland are an ideal formula for practicing your child's English in a caring and exotic setting. At Hebe Adventures, our Irish families welcome children and teenagers regardless of their language level for one or more weeks. They undertake to integrate them into their family life and their leisure activities, which allows the participant to discover Irish culture and practice English with natives. Private English lessons can be given by one of the parents of the family in order to reinforce the level of the young person.
A first reason is that the welcome of the Irish is quite warm! Young foreigners immediately feel at home and in a reassuring environment to practice English, whatever their level. Another reason is that the landscapes of Ireland are really magnificent, a language course is also an opportunity for your child to discover the world! And also, our family programs are particularly complete with the possibility of taking private English lessons to enrich your vocabulary and strengthen your grammatical skills.
Indeed, in recent years, Ireland has transformed into an incredible tourist destination for travelers from all over the world, especially children and young people who are increasingly staying with Irish host families in order to to perfect their English. Indeed, Irish hospitality has made the reputation of this country and more and more parents trust Irish families as part of a perfect language exchange for their child.
With Hebe Adventures' language immersion program, your child will spend a lot of time with a host family in Ireland who have children of the same age. Your child will speak English continuously throughout their trip and they can even choose to attend one of the many summer camps in Ireland. From golf, horse riding, rugby camps and more, we offer a range of fun activities for their family stay in Ireland. These, combined with daily interactions with the host family, allow your child to practice, improve and build confidence in their conversational English while having fun in a safe and secure environment.
Every homestay in Ireland is police vetted (garda checked) as well as verified and certified by Hebe Adventures to ensure they meet Hebe standards. Our team remains an active point of contact throughout the process to support you and your child and ensure that all parties involved have a great experience.
However, in order to provide a pleasant and serene experience for your child, it is essential to choose an accommodation intermediary who has proven its quality and experience in the management of English-speaking host families. Where does the role and mission of our company HEBE Adventures come from, which was designed to meet the expectations of different parents around the world by improving the international English learning experience for the youngest.
Our HEBE Adventures host families provide your child or teen with accommodation and meals, organize excursions and social activities, offering an authentic cultural immersion in their everyday life. English-speaking host families live in Ireland indicate their dates and durations of availability, and set the price of the stays.
Thus, the reputation of HEBE Adventures in the accommodation field for English-speaking families is that it offers parents a unique service package for their child, providing them with continuous assistance 24/7 as well as coordination with English-speaking host families who listen to their needs.
HEBE Adventures is waiting to connect you with an English host family in Ireland for your child. Start planning your son or daughter's Hebe adventure today!