At Living Lingo, we bring accessible, interactive language learning to adults in care settings and community groups.
Trusted by care homes and organisations across Cheshire
We cover Cheshire and beyond, get in touch to find out more.
Sessions Delivered
Why French
Many older people have happy memories of learning French at school, singing Frère Jaques, or enjoying holidays in France.
By focusing on this familiar language in our regular sessions, we build on those memories, encouraging reminiscence, shared connections and a sense of achievement.
And it’s fine if participants have never learned French before: our dementia-friendly sessions are carefully designed to ensure that everyone is able to join and learn new skills, no matter what their age or ability.
We offer one-off sessions in other languages too!
Perfect for a themed day or special celebration. How about some Italian for an armchair travel day to Rome, or a German session for Oktoberfest?
Why it works
Curious about the evidence behind language learning and brain health?
Read the research >
Learning a language is one of the best workouts possible for the brain. Research suggests that it can delay the onset of dementia for up to five years, as well as improving recovery from brain injuries and strokes. Understanding a different language, learning new words, enhancing attention and listening: these skills are all fantastic for building cognitive reserve, to help keep brains healthy and agile.
Music, singing and laughter help create a warm, positive atmosphere where people relax, laugh and enjoy themselves.
The moments of joy that Living Lingo sessions bring will continue long after the session has finished.
A shared, sociable hour that brings everyone together in a relaxed, inclusive environment.
Many participants enjoy sharing what they’ve learnt with visiting family and friends, making Living Lingo a fresh and engaging activity that residents and their loved ones can enjoy together.
I’m Liz Syed, founder of Living Lingo.
I’m a former Speech and Language Therapist and a qualified language teacher. I started Living Lingo in 2023, after coming across the research linking language learning and brain health: Living Lingo’s goal is to bring accessible language learning to everyone, whatever their age or ability.
Since 2023, we’ve led hundreds of language sessions in care settings across Cheshire, spreading the joy of language learning, and raising awareness of the huge benefits to brain health.
We offer a free, no obligation taster session, so you can see if it's right for your residents.
