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Our basic model works in two ways: Community classes for adults age 18 and up
are run out of our Shawlands Language Nest, offered on a semester basis,
in-person and online for a period of 10 weeks each time. These classes are
bookable by individuals through our website here. The surplus revenue from these
community classes cross-subsidise our work with older adults, including those
living with dementia in care homes, community groups and day centres across
Scotland. These care classes are only bookable in partnership with an
organisation. If you are interested in this kind of class and are acting on
behalf of your organisation, you can book a taster classes of this type here.
The Language Nest A picture of students from our 2022 Summer Semester in the
cosy Shawlands Language Nest! We run classes for adults of all ages in our very
own Lingo Flamingo Language Nest, located in Shawlands, Glasgow, an area known
for its vibrancy, diversity and strong sense of community. We still use the same
sensory, stimulating techniques to make classes fun and accessible, but these
classes are designed for those living without a dementia diagnosis from age 18
upwards. We also continue to emphasise the health benefits and show that
language learning can be for everyone. All the money that is raised through the
Language Nest gets put towards our work with older adults including those living
with dementia. That’s to say, each and every penny of surplus revenue is used to
cross-subsidise classes for older adults and those living with dementia across
Scotland. As such, the Nest not only acts as a way to change perceptions of
language learning, but as means to expand our social impact. It also means that
any student joining our flock will not only gain from the benefits of language
learning, but can feel good about having created a positive effect on society.
Everyone’s a winner.
