Lingo Flamingo

Who are we? We are the worlds first not-for-profit organisation to provide bespoke language classes to older adults. Operating throughout Scotland, we work closely with local communities to provide highly-trained tutors who are able to create an accessible language learning experience that takes into account the physical, medical and mental health of learners. We believe passionately in life long learning and are driven to prove that no matter your age, its never too late to learn new, enriching skills. We believe that the benefits of language learning should be for everyone. Why do we do this? Our work is powered by recent research showing that learning a language can delay dementia by up to five years, as well as aiding stroke recovery. By offering a slow-paced, sensory experience, our classes stimulate the mind, build confidence, exercise the brain and create connections between leaners. Incredibly, in doing this we improve learners decision making and multi-tasking skill...