Interactive Language Learning for Children aged 0-12

South Dublin Lingotot Centre

¡Hola! and welcome to Lingotot South Dublin!

I am Sofia and am thrilled to bring Lingotot to Dublin and share a love for languages with local children and their families.

Languages have always been a huge part of my life. With Spanish and German parents, I was very fortunate to grow up in a trilingual household. Now with 3 young children of my own, I'm excited about trying to make language- learning fun again.

There are so many reasons to learn a language early on and our award-winning Lingotot classes are fun and interactive with songs, games, stories and crafts all designed to help children (and some parents/grandparents/guardians !) learn without them even realising they’re doing so.

Lingotot South Dublin teaches in community classes, nurseries/montessori and primary afterschool clubs.

Please scroll down to find a list of all available classes and details of how to book. If your child's pre-school or primary school is not on our list and there isn't a community class near you, why not contact us and we will do our best to change that !

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¡Hasta luego!
A bientôt!

Sofia x

10 Reasons to attend Lingotot sessions

1. Effective and Fun: Language learning at school usually revolves around sitting in chairs and teachers providing grammar and structures for children to use. Our programme has been developed to focus on what kids like to do and then to do these activities in another language, with plenty of repetition and structure.

2. Learning through Play: Play is at the heart of Lingotot sessions. Babies and young children learn, grow and have fun through play. Lingotot sessions help them understand the world and other cultures. Singing songs, reading together and having fun with friends gives them a head start to develop socially and emotionally.

3. English will Not be Enough : Our global community means it is vital to be able to communicate with other communities around the world.

4. Early is Better: If it’s introduced early and well, children pick up a second language naturally, just like they learn their mother tongue, instead of learning it in “second language” mode like we do as adults - constantly translating from one language to another in our heads!

5. All Round Educational Boost: Research suggests that children who know two languages can gain an academic and social advantage over those who speak only one. Children have an amazing ability to learn language and this happens best when it is interactive, engaging, child-centered.

6. Excellent Communication Skills: Speaking and Listening are the cornerstone to literacy development. A broad and rich language curriculum ensures such skills are developed, leading to a good start in phonic work. In fact, Lingotot can introduce young learners to foreign- language letter sounds!

7. Increased Self-Esteem: Children love being able to communicate in another language. Our classes encourage talking, imitating, play-acting and sharing their language skills right from the first lesson. Children and adults alike make lots of new like-minded friends too!

8. Prepare for the Future: Competence in foreign languages is increasingly valued by universities. Languages are compulsory in Irish secondary schools.

9. Acquire a Lifelong Advantage: Learning another language offers a lifetime of possibilities and adventure. In later life, knowing another language not only helps you make friends, finding jobs etc.

10. Learn a Language Together! Lingotot sessions benefit the whole family. Parents and children learn, play and bond together. The community sessions are designed for you to attend with your child so that you can be fully engaged with their learning and carry on using new language together at home.

Testimonials

From parents

Fun and engaging sessions..

I’ve just signed the girls up for the new term. They both absolutely love the classes and I’m very impresssed how much they are learning. They really, really enjoy it - it sounds fun and engaging. We’re so happy you’re offering Lingotot lessons in our school and hope you will continue offering them for the years to come.

Local Parent