Your questions answered.

How much is a Jo Lingo English immersion course?

The prices page will tell you.

What dates are the Jo Lingo English immersion courses?

There is a course availability calendar on the book now page. Please complete the booking form with your requested dates and we will get back to you straight away.

How to travel?

  • UK Entry requirements

    All visitors need a passport valid for their entire stay. Many countries require a visa or ETA to enter the UK. Your immersion course is a ‘TOURISM’ activity.

    Check your requirements here

  • By air

    The closest and best airport for Brighton is London Gatwick airport.

    You can also fly to London Heathrow, London Luton, London Stansted, London City or Southampton airports, but transfers are longer and more expensive.

    By train

    The Eurostar train arrives into London St Pancras station.

    By bus

    Most international buses arrive into Victoria Coach Station

  • Trains from

    • London to Brighton: Direct train, 1 hour

    • London Gatwick Airport: Direct train, 30 minutes

    • London Luton Airport: Direct train, 2 hours

    • London Heathrow Airport: 2.5 hours

    • Other London airports:

      1-2.5 hours

    • Book trains here

    Taxi

    • You can pre-book a taxi here

    • Or you can use a taxi app like Uber or Bolt

    Bus from

    • London Gatwick to Brighton 1 hour

    • London Heathrow to Brighton 2 hours

    • Book buses here

What level of English do I need?

Jo Lingo courses are designed for speakers of CEFR level A2 and above. Check your level here

Or speak to Jo. Book a free, no-obligation 30-minute video call with Jo to check your level.

Book video call

Where should I stay?

Brighton has a wide range of accommodation for every budget. Jo Lingo has a list of carefully selected recommended hotels and guesthouses. You can choose your own space to relax and restore energy after a long day of English total immersion. Chat to Jo about which is the best area for your chosen course.

Practicalities:

    • Change your phone's operating language to English. You use it multiple times daily so your brain will practise English regularly.

    • Watch this Ted Talk video about how confidence helps communication.

    • Download the Lingoclip app and learn while you play.

    • Join our pre-retreat WhatsApp group to start chatting with your retreat friends.

    • Shoes for walking.

    • swimming costume (and water shoes if sea swimming- the pebbles hurt your feet!).

    • Bring clothes for rain, wind, and sun—sometimes all in one day!

    • UK electrical plug adaptors.

    • credit/ debit card that works in the UK.

    • A growth mindset.

    • Accommodation

    • Transport

    • Meals

    • Optional paid excursions

    • Real confidence when speaking English – no more freezing or panic

    • Natural conversation skills that textbooks can't teach you

    • New lifelong friends from around the world who share your language journey

    • Practical strategies to keep improving your English after the retreat

    • Wonderful memories of Brighton that connect with your new English skills

    • The ability to think in English instead of translating in your head

    • Freedom from language anxiety that has held you back for years

    • A new relationship with English – as a tool for connection, not a source of stress

    • Proof to yourself that you CAN communicate effectively in English

    • A breakthrough in fluency that would take months or years in traditional classes

    • The joy of speaking without worrying about making mistakes

Why Brighton?

Brighton is ideal for Jo Lingo English immersion courses. It's a friendly, open-minded city where locals are happy to chat with visitors. The compact city centre means everything is within walking distance – from beach to shops to cultural attractions.

Unlike London, Brighton is less overwhelming and more welcoming for language learners. Yet with direct trains to London taking just one hour, it's easy to visit the capital too.

Most importantly, Brighton offers countless real-life English situations in a relaxed atmosphere. Whether you're ordering coffee in a café, asking directions on the beach promenade, or chatting with shop owners in The Lanes, you'll practice English naturally throughout the day. The city becomes your classroom, making it the perfect place to build your confidence in English.

What to do in Brighton?

Where can I swim in Brighton?

  • Many people safely and happily swim in the sea in Brighton all year round.

    Look at this site to plan your swim.

  • The Sea Lanes is a 50 metre, open-air, heated swimming pool on Brighton Beach.

  • Saltdean Lido is a historic, open-air, 40 metre, heated swimming pool, close to Brighton.

  • Join the Bluetits and have a community sea swim near Brighton