Schüleraustausch

student exchange programme

noun SHUE-ler-ows-towsh Rare

Usage Note

Schüleraustausch is an exchange programme in which school pupils spend a period abroad with a host family and attend a local school. Common destinations include France, the UK, and the USA.

Examples

"Dank des Schüleraustauschs verbesserte sie ihr Englisch erheblich."

Natural Translation

Thanks to the student exchange programme, her English improved considerably.

Literal Translation

Thanks to the pupil-exchange her English improved considerably.

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