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Francesca Nelson-Smith
Founder and English Godmother
I was born and brought up in Italy and have lived in London for many years with my British/Swiss husband and three children. I started learning languages at school and I took great pleasure in being able to talk to people in their own language when I travelled. The ability to speak French and English enabled me to live and work in Paris and then London and Oxford during my gap year and to get a place at Oxford University after that.
I founded Lingualinks so I could use my contacts and experience to offer other children as well as my own, the same great opportunity I had and open up the world to them. |
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Roisin Gallagher
Irish Godmother
Having studied Economics and languages at college I couldn't wait to get abroad so that I could put my textbook language skills into action! When I finished my university studies, I was offered a job in Brussels so decided to stop off there for a while. Being able to converse in French and German definitely assisted me in all positions I held and made my work and social life very enjoyable!
I joined Lingualinks because I believe that an exchange is really a wonderful way for a child to explore a country, learn a language and learn how to be independent.
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Virginie Rey
French Godmother - Bordeaux
I have 3 children and live in Bordeaux, where work as a relocation consultant.
I lived in London for a year after my studies and I remain convinced that the only way to really learn a language is to spend time with a family in the country where it is spoken, in a full immersion situation. I participated in a lot of exchanges when I was a young girl and found them enriching and beneficial as well as fun. This is why I am delighted to be a Lingualinks godmother and help young people have this experience.
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Brigitte D'Ussel
French Godmother - St Malo
I have three children, all very keen to learn foreign languages and to discover the world.
Having had the chance to do language exchanges myself, when I was a young girl, I have decided to join Lingualinks in order to give the same opportunity not only to my children but also to many others.
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Cristina Brichetti
French Godmother - Cote d'Azur
I have 4 children and I live in Valbonne, my kids go to an International school, which offers 5 bilingual sections.
I believe that nowadays knowing languages is a must!
Doing an Exchange is not only a way to learn a new language it is more than that, it gives you a chance to develop cultural knowledge and to confront yourself with others.
This is why I am delighted to be a Lingualinks godmother, to open up the world for the benefit of our children.
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Ute Korom
German Godmother
Ute Korom
German Godmother
From my hill-crest village Oetlingen, on the French-German-Swiss border, where I live with my family, I look down upon Basel and Alsace Lorraine. I always found it a pity that I could catch glimpses of France, but didn't know anybody there. When my children started French at high school, I was determined to change this. Searching high and low I found LinguaLinks which introduced me to a matching family in Alsace Lorraine. The task was not an easy one! A boy and a girl, with corresponding ages, similar hobbies - and we were looking for a family with the same values in life- and we found it!
After this experience I decided to join LinguaLinks as a German Godmother.
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