Organising a homestay language holiday through Lingoo is a different experience than booking through a traditional language holiday agency, because our unique platform gives you the flexibility, choice and information you need to find the perfect homestay language holiday for your child and your needs. There are a number of different criteria that may be important when choosing a host, such as availability, location and qualifications of possible host families. Here are a just a few of the many features that make the Lingoo experience unique:
You Can Talk To Potential Hosts Before Committing
The traditional agency model for booking a homestay language holiday often means that parents get little information about the host family that they are sending their child to stay with. Alternatively, your child could be assigned to a family only when they arrive, giving you the parent no say in the choice of host. Lingoo provides a secure platform for you to find out more and talk with potential host/exchange families and make arrangements. This process can be lengthy, lasting weeks or even months, depending on the time you need to make a decision.
You Can Find a Host with Additional Skills
The traditional agency model involves buying a set package. This system does not allow for a bespoke match for the needs of your child. Lingoo gives you control over every aspect of your homestay language holiday, so you can find the right host for your requirements. Many of our hosts also have language teaching qualifications, enabling them to offer additional language lessons during your child’s stay.
You Can Find the Right Dates/Location to Suit You
Because you have the ability to access the whole Lingoo host network, you have the flexibility to find a host that can work to your required dates. However, we recommend you start planning in advance, because the most qualified hosts book quickly. You can also filter hosts by locations, such as those near transport hubs or major cities. Or maybe go the other way and choose someone with a rural location so you child can experience a different environment. Lingoo homestay language immersion holidays are a rewarding experience, and our system gives you the choice and flexibility to find the perfect option for you, and your child.