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Language travel or language tourism: have educational trips changed so much? Category Problem Perception Solved on site, how Home is not very clean Students have the feeling Generally. Visiting the that a few houses may not family. Change of match their origin homes families is considered cleanliness the last resource. Most times a conversation with the student is enough. Food Students’ perception of Most times. Most meals varies from one times a conversation country to another but with the student is getting used to new foods can be difficult enough. Too many students They speak their L1 Generally. Either of the same nationality in the house students agree in the same home compensations or one or more students will have to be moved out. Sense of insecurity Many students report Generally. A with personal belongings to miss valuable items conversation with but most times is just the student is usually their perception necessary. If real, student will be moved to a different house. Students are distant Students miss to meet Generally. Once the from their friends their school / group students understand (mostly US, Canada, friends in the evening. the importance of Australia) A variation of this communication with problem is early curfew with younger students who may have more freedom in their own countries. the host family. Families Diagram 3: Common problems in language tourism (own source). These have been considered the most important issues for a long time. However, experienced tour escorts (or "group leaders" as they are often called) and family organisers are aware that although in just a few cases these complaints are real, most often they are unjustified and they are just a student’s response to pre-concepts, prejudices, lack of experience in travel abroad, fears and even first impressions. In one word, culture shock (as seen before). A language travel company reported that one of their most experienced group leaders filed a loss for a large sum of money. After a few weeks, he found he had miscalculated the currency exchange Tourism Today - Fall 2007 - Full Paper 35
36 rates! Some tour leaders (or tour escorts) have suggested that school residences instead of families can be a better option since the traveller is sure that whatever happen in the room is due to one's actions. Capellino reported that this can be true for adults whose independence is highly regarded but she also found that most of the problems related to the families are also perceived in residences and dorms (and then blamed on the cleaning services or those who may have to enter the room). Category Problem Perception Solved on site, how Organization Schools / Schools Organization Teaching quality is Students feel that the Not very often. not very good procedures, time Students understand administration, drilling, learning in their own dynamics, tasks do not specific ways and are lead to optimal learning. very demanding with Additionally, some schools are not certified by the British Council. their money Activities They are not worth the Most times. Most price times a conversation with the student is enough. Sometimes reimbursements or compensations are necessary Excursions / field trips The students’ are no good or boring expectations could not match with what is offered. Trying to be positive can help very much Overbooking or delays Lack of organization Generally. A word with the student Lack of information Little interest Provide the student about destination with some basic information Transfers, buses delayed Lack of organization Generally. A word with the student Diagram 4: Common problems in language tourism(own source) . Tourism Today - Fall 2007 - Full Paper
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