The islands give you time to escape day-to-day pressures so you can relax and enjoy language learning whether your motives are business or recreational, and schools realise that you have a variety of reasons for learning English.

They will spend time making sure you are placed alongside others with similar language needs and of a similar ability. If meeting people and just chatting in English is what you want, then Malta, a meeting place of cultures for thousands of years, is one of the best places to come to.

The relaxed atmosphere is also ideal if you need to learn specifically for work, or to spend several months preparing for an exam.  Most schools ensure you improve your command of the specific vocabulary and structures you need within the general language context.

With English the language of education and business on the Islands, many schools organise trips to firms not just for language practice but to promote business know-how and cultural exchange.

To make the most of your limited time here, especially if you’re learning one-to-one, schools can arrange for lessons in your hotel or residence.