Both work — but they win in different situations. Here's the honest trade-off.
Quick comparison
Weigh these factors:
- Cost — online wins; no flights or accommodation
- Speed — abroad wins; full-day immersion beats a lesson a day
- Motivation — abroad wins; harder to quit when you're there
- Flexibility — online wins; fits around work and family
The verdict
For a serious level-up in weeks, immersion abroad is unbeatable — especially the all-inclusive one-to-one model. For steady, low-cost progress, online is ideal. Many people combine both.
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