Studying abroad for the purpose of learning a language; often involves attending language schools or practicing conversation locally for a set period.
大学を休学して一年間の語学留学に行くつもりだ。
I'm planning to take a year off university to go on a language-study abroad program.
語学留学中は現地の友達と話す機会を増やすことが上達の近道だ。
During language study abroad, increasing opportunities to talk with local friends is the quickest way to improve.
彼女は短期の語学留学で発音がとても良くなった。
Her pronunciation improved a lot during a short-term language study abroad.