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pseudo-linguistic holiday

English translation: [see explanation]

06:36 Mar 23, 2020
English language (monolingual) [PRO]
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English term or phrase: pseudo-linguistic holiday
i saw him again in London, when l went to spend three days there at the end of this pseudo-linguistic holiday;
peyman eshqi
Iran
Local time: 14:33
Selected answer:[see explanation]
Explanation:
A trip whose ostensible purpose was to learn the local language, but was really just a fun vacation.
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philgoddard
United States
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Selected automatically based on peer agreement.
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SUMMARY OF ALL EXPLANATIONS PROVIDED
5 +3[see explanation]
philgoddard
3fake linguistic holiday
Antoine Dequidt
3quasi(-)linguistic holiday
Irina Solodova
3[see explanation 2]
D. I. Verrelli


  

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6 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
fake linguistic holiday


Explanation:
suggestion

Antoine Dequidt
France
Local time: 13:03
Native speaker of: Native in FrenchFrench

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  AllegroTrans: and what exactly would that be?
1 hr
  -> e.g. language school trip which becomes a holiday tour
neutral  D. I. Verrelli: Fake has connotations of 'deception', which might not be appropriate here.
9 days
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7 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 5/5 peer agreement (net): +3
[see explanation]


Explanation:
A trip whose ostensible purpose was to learn the local language, but was really just a fun vacation.

philgoddard
United States
Native speaker of: English
PRO pts in category: 119
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Selected automatically based on peer agreement.

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Tina Vonhof (X)
55 mins
agree  P.L.F. Persio
1 hr
agree  AllegroTrans: sounds like a feasible explanation
1 hr
neutral  D. I. Verrelli: Quite possible, but does this warrant a confidence level of 5? What do you think of my alternative?
6 days
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12 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
quasi(-)linguistic holiday


Explanation:
Consider this variant,please.

Irina Solodova
Russian Federation
Local time: 16:03
Native speaker of: Native in RussianRussian

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
neutral  AllegroTrans: It's a variant but assker was looking for an explanation, not simply a variant
1 day 1 hr
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6 days   confidence: Answerer confidence 3/5Answerer confidence 3/5
[see explanation 2]


Explanation:
The first task is to decide how to break the phrase down. Two options:
(1) {pseudo-linguistic} holiday = a holiday that's sort of to do with linguistics/language
(2) pseudo-{linguistic holiday} = something that is akin to a linguistic holiday, but differs from the the 'official' definition

I suggest the second option is quite possible.

Next, what is a "linguistic holiday" anyway?
"Linguistic Holiday
Study French or English (English as a foreign language) in a beautiful and relaxed environment with a qualified teacher. Choose to learn in the comfort of your cottage or your teacher's. [...] Feel much more confident by studying up to three hours a day and by revising grammar, learning colloquial expressions as well as new vocabulary." https://www.lingogite.com/

"Our linguistic holidays include:
- Accommodation with an English-speaking family
- Courses adapted to your level
- Activities throughout the week" https://www.speakenglishcenter.com/linguistic-holidays/?lang...

"LINGUISTIC HOLIDAY
Accommodation :
- Our families and the accommodation have been carefully selected by our local coordinator, who will be in constant contact with the student throughout the holiday.
- You will be staying with the host family, with your own private room.
[...]
The Lessons :
- All of our tutors are native French speaking, and teach the language along with French etiquette and customs for a total immersion in the language and culture."

So a "linguistic holiday" might be an intensive, organised in-country 'experience', with arranged accommodation, in which the language-learner is taught by tutors.

Therefore a "psuedo-linguistic holiday" could be an in-country visit that involves the language-learner staying in regular accommodation, and not receiving intensive tutoring from professionals as part of a formal course, but rather perhaps instead mixing with locals in more social situations, yet nevertheless making a genuine effort to improve their language abilities. Perhaps even supported with informal self-study from books or online materials.
Thus not necessarily just a "fun holiday" (although that is a feasible alternative).

In summary: a visit to a country in order to improve one's language skills through informal activities, rather than as part of a formal course or education–travel package.

D. I. Verrelli
Australia
Local time: 21:03
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
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