In a globalised economy, with ever increased international cooperation, learning a foreign language is an increasingly vital part of a child’s education. A Lingoo homestay immersion holiday allows a child to practise their language skills in the real world, to discover a new culture, and to be prepared for this connected world. Spending time in the country where the language is spoken and practicing it in everyday situations, has a significant positive effect on the learning experience. The Lingoo homestay hosts’ welcome young language students into their home and provide them with an environment to practise their language and discover a new culture. Host families come from a diverse array of backgrounds and household units, from families, young couples and retired couples.
So why become a Lingoo homestay language host?
Earn a supplemental income
Lingoo homestay language hosting gives you flexibility to earn a supplemental income around your other commitments. Lingoo is unique, in that we offer a safe platform for hosts and families to connect, rather than simply arranging the exchanges. Hosts set their own fee, and are able to offer bespoke excursions and additional language services such as tuition at their discretion. Lingoo is an alternative to the traditional language exchange agencies that often do not provide the best option for the homestay host or the family looking for an exchange.
Opportunity to meet new people from different cultures
As a Lingoo homestay language host, you will play a role in a child’s language learning, helping them to develop and practise their practical language skills and to absorb the language’s culture. This experience offers the reward of seeing a child’s confidence and language skills develop noticeably quickly. The learning process is not one sided; as a host you will also learn about the native culture of the child, their customs and values, and may even enhance your own language skills.
Opportunity To Make New Friends
The benefits of hosting a language exchange child do not necessarily cease when the immersion holiday ends. At Lingoo our host families often make friends with their guest and their families, remaining friends for years. Becoming a Lingoo language host is an important and rewarding responsibility that can allow the host to earn a supplemental income, whilst meeting new people from different backgrounds and cultures. They and their children (if they have any) may also make a few long term friends for them and their family.