The Lingoo homestay host network gives parents the information and choice they need to find the ideal host for their child’s language holidays. The high demand means that the most expereinced and well reviewed hosts are always in booked up in advance particularly during peak times. This blog will look at the tools that you have in place to find a host on Lingoo and explain why you should plan ahead and book quickly to avoid disappointment.
All our hosts are thoroughly vetted by our experienced team
Choosing a host family using Lingoo gives you a number of reasons to choose a host with confidence. All Lingoo hosts are vetted by our team with references and details checked by our team of mothers who only approve hosts they would be confident sending their own children to stay with. This gives you the security you need to choose your host with confidence.
Set up as Alert from your Account page
All Lingoo members are able to set you an automatic alert that will notify you by email as soon as a host family meeting your basic criteria is published on the site. Simply log into your Account page and click on the Alert tab. You can modify or stop the Alert whenever you wish.
You Can View Your Host & See Feedback
Each host has a profile that includes all the information you need to assess a potential homestay, you can see their picture, location, services offered and any additional qualifications they may have. Critically you will also be able to see feedback and ratings left by families that have previously sent their children to stay with them.
You Can Talk With The Host Via the secure Lingoo messaging system
Once you have a good idea of who you would like to stay with, you can message with them securely using the Lingoo platform. This will allow you to get to know them and become comfortable in your decision to send your child to stay with them.
Found a Host? Don’t Delay Booking
Identifying a host that you would like to use for your child’s language immersion holiday is a key step; however you can only book them if they are available for the dates that suit your needs. With quality easy to spot on Lingoo you are unlikely to be the only person interested in the most qualified and well reviewed hosts. To ensure you can book the host you want, when you want them prior planning is advised. The peak booking time for all hosts is the school holidays and summer in particular. And don’t forget that foreign families searching for a host family might not have the same holidays dates as you. It is therefore advisable to plan as early as possible if planning to send your child on a homestay during the holiday season. If you leave it until later, the most experienced hosts may become booked and your choice will reduce. There are still likely to be many great hosts available, particularly those relatively new to Lingoo but your options will diminish the longer you delay. Like when you book your normal summer holiday there can be advantages to planning well in advance.