Language Learning and Well-being
Studies have shown the many benefits of language
learning; it can improve our memory, increase our attention span, enhances our ability to multitask as well as postponing the effects of brain ageing. Here are 5 ways in which language learning can increase our mental
well-being.
Student of the Semester: Summer 2024
As the Summer Semester is drawing to a close it’s time to reveal our Student of the Semester… Ruth!
4 Italian Books For You to Read This Summer
As some of you might know Rosi is both our development manager and an Italian tutor here at Lingo Flamingo. Rosi was brought up in Pompeii and is an avid reader so here is a wee introduction into Italian literature and four of Rosi’s favourite books suitable for learners of all levels.
Student of the Semester: Spring 2024
As the Spring Semester is drawing to a close it’s time to reveal our Student of the Semester… Fiona!
Lingo’s First Green Ambassador Update!
Welcome to our first Lingo Flamingo Green Ambassadors Blog post!
It’s the opportunity to showcase the good work we have been doing to reduce our carbon footprint and bring climate and sustainability to life. Our aim is to share the progress we are making towards our Net Zero goals, and we will update you on the actions taken, along with some ideas to help you go greener and increase your own personal learning.
5 German Films For You to Watch This Spring!
Some of you may know Kamilla through booking a course with us. But what you might not know is that Kamilla was brought up in Germany and studied film at the University of Vienna! So this list might as well have been written by a film expert!
Student of the Semester: Winter 2024
As the Winter Semester is drawing to a close it’s time to reveal our Student of the Semester… Natalie!
Bringing Latin American Culture to Glasgow!
We sat down with Nancy, one our Spanish tutors, to find out more about how she’s bringing her Latin American and Mexican culture into her classes and to the local Glasgow community through dance!
Student of the Semester: Autumn 2023
It’s time to continue our Student of the Semester series! This time our pick for the Autumn semester is…Lynsey!
Where no flamingo has gone before, Lingo Flamingo and artificial intelligence.
We have exciting news to announce, Lingo Flamingo in conjunction with Icecream Architecture are developing an AI based system to assist our learners with their language journeys!
How to Find the Time for Language Learning
Classes provide you with exposure to the different elements of language learning with exposure to speaking, listening, writing, and reading.
Student of the Semester: Summer 2023
I think the project of empowering people with memory difficulties through connecting with others via learning languages is beautiful.
How to battle Imposter syndrome when learning a foreign language
Imposter syndrome is sadly present in many aspects of our lives, whether it’s not feeling productive enough at work or clever enough at college or university, it can make us feel that we don’t belong and that, frankly, we are not good enough.
Student of the Month February 2023
I started with practically no spanish at all in the Chick class and since then have grown to being able to give it a go and converse when I am travelling. I have a long way to go but I have the confidence to practise and love taking the opportunity when I am in Spain.
