19th August 2026
What if learning a language didn’t stop when the lesson ended?
Learning a language is about more than what happens during a lesson! With Home Language International (HLI), you stay in your teacher’s home and have one-to-one language lessons tailored to your level, interests and learning goals. But unlike a traditional language course, where the learning often ends when you leave the classroom, your time with HLI gives you the chance to keep using the language throughout the day: you might chat with your teacher over breakfast, practise what you have learned during an activity or simply find yourself having conversations as you go about your day! At the same time, you become part of your host teacher’s everyday life, giving you the chance to experience the local culture and way of life from a personal perspective.
HLI offers this immersive approach in more than 30 countries around the world, with a wide choice of languages and countries to explore. From English in the UK, Australia, Canada and the USA to French in France, Canada, Monaco and Switzerland, Spanish in Spain, Chile, Costa Rica, Cuba and Mexico, and languages including German, Italian, Japanese, Arabic, Chinese, Portuguese and more, there are plenty of ways to combine language learning with life in another country.
South Korea is now an HLI destination!
You can now explore South Korea while learning Korean with HLI. Whether you are already learning Korean or are interested in starting, staying with a host teacher gives you the chance to practise the language throughout your stay while experiencing the country at the same time. You can explore South Korea’s streets, experience its vibrant culture and get to know its way of life, while using Korean naturally in everyday situations.
HLI’s language immersion programmes are available in Seoul and Busan, giving you the chance to choose the destination that feels right for you. Seoul, South Korea’s vibrant capital, is a city where history, culture and modern life come together. You can explore traditional neighbourhoods and historic sites, discover contemporary Korean culture, or simply enjoy the city’s food, shops and lively streets. If you prefer a coastal setting, Busan offers a different experience, with its beaches, beautiful scenery and more relaxed atmosphere. Whichever you choose, staying with a host teacher means you can experience your destination from a local perspective and continue practising Korean long after your lessons have finished.
There are also different ways to shape your HLI experience depending on what you want to get out of your stay. You can choose a programme that focuses primarily on private Korean lessons, with your teacher adapting the lessons to your level, interests and learning goals. If you would like to spend more time experiencing your surroundings, you can combine your lessons with activities, giving you more opportunities to use Korean in everyday situations. There are also programmes that include cultural excursions, allowing you to discover more of South Korea while learning about the country and putting your language skills into practice. For those who prefer a more practical approach, activity-based learning offers the chance to learn through experiences rather than formal lessons, while a lessons-only option is available if you already have your own accommodation.
This flexibility means that your stay can be shaped around how you want to learn and how you want to experience South Korea. Whether your priority is developing your Korean, discovering the local culture, exploring your destination or simply becoming more confident using the language every day, HLI gives you the opportunity to combine all of these as part of one experience!
Ready to start your language journey in South Korea with HLI, or perhaps another destination has caught your eye?
Read our latest newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/lsi.edu/hli-programmes-2026, email the HLI team at info@hli.co.uk or visit hli.co.uk to discover more about the programmes and destinations available, and start planning your perfect HLI immersion adventure!