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    How are you spending your next vacation? No plans? Then {#blank#}1{#/blank#} going to an English language school, in the United States or the United Kingdom? Many schools have short lessons for {#blank#}2{#/blank#} of all ages, from seven to seventy years old!

    Foreign students can stay in school buildings or with {#blank#}3{#/blank#} there. Living with a family can be fun and can really help you learn.

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    Classes are usually small with eight to ten students. For most afternoons you can go swimming, play soccer and do{#blank#}5{#/blank#} outdoor sports. You'll have fun at the same time!