“I am an 18-year-old American from Massachusetts and I have always been interested in going to Wales. Through Interspeak, I was given an internship program at a theatre, another one of my interests and a host family to stay with during my 4 weeks. I was involved with the construction of sets and with productions, including the yearly pantomime.

All in all, I would recommend the Interspeak experience highly to anyone who is interested, whether it be a theatre placement in Wales, or an art museum placement in Paris; or anywhere in between, for that matter. It was easy enough to set up the program, even when separated by an ocean, and I thank Interspeak for all that they have done for me.”

Dan R (18) Gloucester, MA. USA

“I have just got back from a 6-week internship in Regensburg, Bavaria, organised by Interspeak. I am writing to express my appreciation and gratitude. The internship you secured for me at the Constituency Office of Erika Simm MdB was absolutely amazing. My passion for politics has been fuelled, I can definitely feel that my German has improved and my confidence has increased.

Interspeak has given me an experience of a lifetime and for that I am immensely grateful.”

Maria M (22) Cheltenham, England

“I spent 2 months working at a porcelain manufacturing company near Limoges, France. I feel that the placement was an extremely worthwhile experience, the most obvious benefit being the improvement to my spoken French (I went from a stuttering student to someone who, by the end, could hold their own in conversation with anyone I met). “

Gavin A (19) London, England

“For me, September began with 4 good A-levels, a confirmed place at Oxford a year away and a Gap Year to fill. Having researched internship companies, I turned to Interspeak and applied for a six month internship in Paris.

Working as a translator in the Corporate Communications Department of Renault SA quickly offered me all the linguistic challenges I had hoped for. I was also able to get involved in a broad range of activities that perfectly suited my personal interest in the automobile industry, and made trips to Geneva, Monaco, Le Mans and the Nurburgring on ‘work-related assignments’ !!!

Thanks to Interspeak’s efforts, the quality of my Gap Year has surpassed all expectations: career paths are beginning to define themselves, I have made friends for life and possess language abilities far superior to those I left school with.”

Bradley L (18) Cambridge, England

“I worked in the testing department of a large electrical company in the UK. We went to different places in the North West of England to test equipment in flats, houses and municipal buildings. I was always paid for my work; I was very lucky. “

Bernard L (23) Brive, France

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