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    Which Language Course?

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    Which language course you choose for your study abroad program is just as important, if not more so, than choosing the right study abroad destination. There are many factors which go into making a language course what it is so you need to carefully consider all the variables when choosing which language course you want to study.



    Which language course?



    How to Choose Your Study Abroad Language Course


    Although there will always be similarities between the different language courses available to you, no two language courses will be identical because there will be different teachers, different teaching methods, different course material and different exams. So there are many factors to consider when choosing which language course you want to study.



    Language Course Duration


    Course duration and start dates are covered in further detail here, but these are important points to consider. Think about whether you want a summer study abroad program, an intensive program or maybe an extended program of a year or more.



    Language Course Level


    Choosing the most appropriate language course level to study is extremely important – the level should be high enough that you’re not wasting time covering things you already know, but not too high that the vocabulary etc is too advanced for you. More information on language course levels can be found here.



    Language Course Examining Body



    You may not be aware, but there’s more than one examining body when it comes to foreign language courses. For English study abroad programs for example, there are several different examining bodies who will have their own language course structure and their own format for exams, and these can vary suite substantially from one examining body to the next.



    Make sure you research the different language course structures available and choose the one which you think suits you best. You may find that the foreign language school you wanted to study abroad at doesn’t offer the course you prefer. In this case it would be better to look at the alternative foreign language schools rather than sign up for a language course you won’t enjoy.



    Cost of the Language Course


    Obviously your budget will also play a big role in choosing which language course to study. Fees for the different language courses vary, in terms of examination fees, as do the language school fees for the tuition. Language schools which offer more in terms of additional facilities, such as excursions and sports and leisure facilities will undoubtedly charge more for their language course than a school which doesn’t offer these things. See our How Much Should I Budget page for more information on this aspect of choosing a language course.