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Top 5 vacation spots to learn English

Getting away from your old familiar environment is a great way to learn about yourself and the world around you, and if you’re studying English, its also a convenient way to get some practice using the language.

We’ve selected the top English-speaking destinations for you, so when you’re on vacation in one of these cities, you’ll not only be lying on the beach or checking out funky neighborhoods, you’ll be giving yourself a learning opportunity at the same time. In particular, you can learn current English phrases and pick up the latest slang, as well as talk to locals and hear a range of English accents. So you can even consider your air fare and hotel bill as part of your tuition!

If you want to make your learning experience a bit more formal than just chatting with locals, its worth checking out short term English programs in these cities. Some, such as those run by EF’s International Language Schools, run training programs timed just right to fit in with your vacation, and give you an opportunity to meet plenty of new people.

Sydney is one place that offers that rare combination of the perfect beach getaway and a vibrant and dynamic city. While everyone knows the city’s dramatic harbor location, bridges, and opera house, with the lively ethnic neighborhoods, nightlife and parks, you might be too busy to even notice the picture-perfect views of the city. To top it off, there are great beaches and surfing right outside town. The city is also home to many young people from around the world who come to work and study, whether at the city’s many universities or short term English programs.

With its beautiful palm lined beaches, classic Art Deco architecture, lively nightlife, and great restaurants, Miami may be the best place for a vacation anywhere in the Caribbean. It has a unique mixture of Latin American culture combined with the convenience and vitality of one of the USA’s most dynamic cities.

Whatever you’re looking for in a city getaway, you’ll probably be able to find it in New York. With almost every type of food, a range of music events from grand opera to hip-hop clubs, and museums ranging from contemporary galleries to a medieval monastery moved from France, there will be something to meet your interests in NYC.

Cambridge is best known for its university, but you don’t have to be a budding scholar to have a fun break in this historic and charming city. In addition to university students, the city also attracts many young people from around the world who study in short term programs and mingle in the numerous cafes, bars, and nightclubs.

Malta is probably not one of the best-known English-speaking destinations around, but it has a lot to offer! Like the year-round Mediterranean climate, the rich history and culture, and a range of leisure activities to suit all tastes. And as an ex-British colony, English has been an official language of Malta for over a hundred years, so it’s a great place to get some language practice.

By Charles de Simone