Mauro Cartello, Asti, Italy

My opinions about my homestay and learning experience.

It was a wonderful experience and I have many reasons to be glad about it.

First, the great availability; before the trip, I received all the information I needed from Lorna and it came quickly!

The information was both comprehensive and clear.

I could see that the company, Live and Learn Homestays, was located very near to my host family and this was an important factor for me.

During my homestay, all family members were ready to assist me on all matters and at any time.

With regards to my English lessons, Lorna (my teacher) was able to assess and understand my needs and weaknesses and she devised a programme to help me to improve my English skills.

I was also impressed by the company’s professional competence.

Both Lorna and Sharon (my host) were skilled at teaching English to foreign students.

The lessons were interesting and never boring; I found them varied and very useful.

Also, whilst living with my host family, I received lots of helpful advice about my English.

The family environment was very friendly and everyone made time to talk with me; they were also very patient with me when I struggled to find the right words or found it difficult to understand what they were saying!

Sharon and her sons were interested in what I had to say and I was pleased to be staying with a family that had so many different subjects to talk about.

We had many lively discussions over meals!

I also loved the fact that the family involved me in their activities such as walking, bowling, watching TV, meals at home and in a restaurant.

To summarise in a few words - with this company I found exactly what I’d hoped for.

I’m happy to have met these people and to have had this experience with Live and Learn Homestays

Thank you!