Here’s why you’ll want to consider Manchester homestays above other popular destinations.

Benefits of Manchester Homestays

Living with a local family is more than a place to rest your head. In fact, it’s an immersive experience, made special as a result of:

• Total English immersion – Practice your English daily in real life situations, from dinner chats to sightseeing with your hosts.

• Cultural exchange – Learn about British customs, traditions, and even the quirks making us Brits who we are. Spoiler alert: We love our tea!

• Personalised learning – Interact in a relaxed environment, making language learning much more natural.

That’s why. Now, where.

Why Manchester?

Why not? Manchester homestays have got the lot – and then some! Get set to:

• Experience a lively, stimulating city – Manchester offers endless entertainment, from its legendary music scene to top Premiership football clubs.

• Absorb history and culture at every turn – Explore ancient Roman ruins in Chester, take a short trip to The Beatles’ Liverpool, or enjoy the stunning Cheshire and Lancashire countryside bordering the city.

• Shop ‘til you drop – Manchester is a shopper’s paradise, with everything from indie Northern Quarter stores to King Street’s designer boutiques, not to mention British icons Harvey Nichols and Selfridges.

• Discover the UK – It’s the gateway to the rest of the country. You can be in Edinburgh, the Lake District, London, or York in a few short hours.

The value of Manchester homestays is clear, to local host families besides their temporary guests.

Why Become a Host Family?

Hosting international students is highly rewarding, enabling you to:

• Meet fabulous new people – Get to know professionals from across the globe, learning about their culture while sharing yours.

• Earn extra income – Provide comfortable accommodation, breakfast, and dinner, and get paid for your hospitality.

• Make a difference – Help someone achieve their English language learning goals, while adding a bit of animation to your everyday life.

Based in South Manchester or Cheshire and interested in hosting Manchester homestays between 4^th – 15^th November 2024? Get in touch with us, at la Academia for more details about eligibility. Right now is the perfect time to get involved.

As you can see, homestays are about living English, besides learning to speak it. That’s what makes homestays a language learning powerhouse. Imagine discussing the latest Manchester United game over breakfast, or debating the best biscuit to dunk in your tea. It goes far beyond your usual classroom and textbook fodder.

But what’s Manchester got that other UK destinations haven’t?

Why is Manchester Wildly Popular for English Homestays?

As if you need ask! This vibrant city is a melting pot of culture, history, and, of course, language. Plus, it’s:

• Home to two top Premiership football clubs
• A shopper’s paradise
• Surrounded by stunning countryside
• Just a short train ride from Chester, Liverpool, North Wales, Staffordshire, and many other places of cultural, historic, and social significance. In fact, it’s not much more than two hours to get to London.

What’s more, it’s not just the language learners who benefit from this exchange. Local families in South Manchester and Cheshire find they really get something good positive out of hosting an international student. It’s a two-way street when you think about it, with both sides sharing their customs and learning about each other’s cultures.

Manchester awaits, with its arms and doors wide open!

Interested in becoming a host? Award-winning language school la Academia is on the lookout for warm, welcoming families ready to open their homes and hearts to our adult homestay students this 27th May – 7th June. Great pay rates are on offer to hosts, who must be located in south Manchester, and able to provide a private room, breakfast and dinner to our overseas guests. Get in touch with us for more information and start making a real difference you’ll find richly rewarding too.