My Language Break

The journal

The part schools leave out of the brochure

Costs, paperwork, accents, homesickness and how to choose between two schools that look identical. Everything here comes from questions students have actually asked us — sorted by the language you are learning.

Is It Rude To Speak Another Language In Front Of Others?

The world has become a much more open and multicultural place over the last little while. More people than...

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Do You Need A Tutor To Learn A Language?

Language learning is a complex endeavor. Many people sit in a classroom, or with a personal tutor, for months...

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Can You Speak Japanese Without Kanji?

Japanese is a beautiful and vibrant language with many unique features and words that make it a joy to...

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Is it hard to learn Arabic? The Beginner’s Guide

Most people may be keen to know the hard and easy ways of learning the Arabic language which is...

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Is Dutch Really Easier Than Spanish?

What is the fuss over Dutch a complicated language to learn? I do not understand. As far as my...

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Can You Become Fluent with Memrise?

Yes, definitely! Memrise is a language platform founded in 2010 which is being used in 189 countries by over...

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Can Japanese and Korean understand each other’s languages?

Korean and Japanese are two different languages that are used in two different countries. The countries of Japan and...

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Reading is the easy part. Going is the point.

Tell us your language, your dates and your budget. We compare the schools, cost it honestly, and you book everything directly.