Farmstay

Discover the perfect combination of English learning, cultural exchange, and outdoor adventure with Home Language International’s Farmstay programme. Stay with a welcoming host family on a working farm and experience authentic country life while improving your English through natural, everyday communication.

This unique immersion programme gives you the chance to live, learn, and work alongside your hosts, practising English in real situations and discovering the rhythms of rural life.

A True English Language Immersion Experience

During your stay, you’ll become part of your host family and take part in their daily farm activities. You’ll learn new vocabulary and expressions as you work together, communicate naturally in English, and gain a first-hand understanding of the local culture and lifestyle.

Depending on the farm and the season, activities may include:

• Harvesting fruits and vegetables
• Collecting eggs and feeding animals
• Milking cows or goats
• Gardening and planting
• Helping with farm maintenance and seasonal tasks

Every day is different — and every activity gives you the opportunity to practise English in a fun, relaxed, and meaningful way.

Programme Options

• Full board accommodation with your host family
• 10 hours of private English lessons per week with your qualified tutor
• 10 hours of hands-on farm activities per week
  This option combines structured language learning with practical farm experience — ideal for students who want to boost their English while enjoying authentic country life.

Farmstay 2

• Full board accommodation with your host family
• 15 hours of farm activities per week
  Immerse yourself completely in rural life. This option focuses on cultural and practical experience — perfect for learners who want to improve their English naturally through communication during farm work and daily interaction, without formal lessons.

Why choose this programme?

• Authentic Cultural Immersion – Live and learn with a real farming family.
• Learn English Naturally – Practise the language through daily conversations and real-life activities.
• Connect with Nature – Enjoy the peace, beauty, and traditions of the countryside.
• Hands-On Learning – Gain new skills while using English in a practical, engaging way.
• Personalised Experience – Every farm and host family is different, offering a unique insight into local life.

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Destinations

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