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Dudrey
Jean-Claude

Jean-Claude

Oct 2025

English stay with Dudrey in South Africa ZA

From July to early October 2025 (three months on site), I had the chance to share the life of this wonderful family. My main goal was to reach a C1 level in English, starting from a long way behind… This goal was achieved, but far beyond that, I am left with an unforgettable memory of this long African stay.
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Thanks to Dee, Erik, Kiara, Cassandra, Blane, and Antony, who made my integration into their clan completely natural, I very quickly felt at home, which greatly helped with learning the language. I can only thank them from the bottom of my heart, as they did absolutely everything to ensure I discovered as much as possible with them.

It would take too long to list all the outings, safaris, various visits, restaurants, activities, meetings with their friends, the fabulous barbecues… And then there is the African continent itself: so much change of scenery and constant beauty! Life there takes on a completely different dimension, shaking up our usual codes something I personally loved.

For this family, hosting someone is not a mere formality but a true vocation. They genuinely love it and do it with such kindness and dedication that the three months flew by. Of course, we are always happy to return home to our loved ones, but I must admit that I left them with tears in my eyes, even though I am still in touch with them since my return. In short, I left to join a host family, but I simply found a family of the heart in Africa.

So, a huge thank you to them for everything, and also to Lisa from Linguifamily, who masterfully handled the entire organization! And yes I speak English now!

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Anne Marie
Noah

Noah

Dec 2025

Live your equestrian passion with Anne-Marie, in Ireland IE

I spent 3 months with Anne-Marie and Alex, and it was an amazing experience! I felt completely welcomed into their family, with so much kindness and attention. Anne-Marie was very present for me, always attentive to my needs.
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Thanks to her, I was able to ride almost every evening after school. I made huge progress in horseback riding and discovered many different disciplines, such as pony games. I also had the chance to take part in several competitions in a relaxed and pressure-free atmosphere. Most importantly, I was able to take the equestrian exam for Galop 2 in Ireland, which made me really proud and motivated me to continue!

I also had the opportunity to play football and join a few matches, which I absolutely loved.

At school, everything went really well. The teachers were very attentive, available, and welcoming. I felt integrated from the very start, and they took the time to explain everything to me at each step. The other students were all very friendly and open, and I easily made friends, which made my stay even more enjoyable. I wholeheartedly recommend Anne-Marie and Alex.

Her mother adds: "I wholeheartedly recommend this exceptional host family. My daughter had the chance to live an unforgettable experience with them: a warm, caring, dynamic environment, with authentic and passionate people. She felt integrated from day one, learned a lot, and fully enjoyed country life with the horses.
It’s an ideal place for young people who love animals, want to improve their English, discover another culture, and be surrounded by trustworthy people. Thanks again to this wonderful family for the love, support, and joy shared with our daughter. We couldn’t have dreamed of anything better!”

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I would like to thank LINGUIFAMILY and especially Lisa for organizing my trip to South Africa. The questions about my expectations (level of English), the choice of the family, the numerous connections made before my final choice and departure, allowed me to leave with peace of mind. All doubts were cleared, and this was confirmed on-site with an unforgettable and very productive stay. I especially recommend this organization which is very attentive, before, during, and after the stay. You can go or send your children with complete peace of mind, LINGUIFAMILY takes care of everything!

Linguifamily's answer :

Hello, A huge thank you for your feedback! We are truly touched by your words and delighted that your stay in South Africa was an unforgettable and productive experience. Every day, Lisa and the whole team do their best to provide tailored support, and knowing that this contributed to making your trip peaceful and successful brings us immense joy. We sincerely thank you for your trust and your recommendation. We would be honored to assist you again in your future projects. The Linguifamily Team

Jean-Claude F.

Finally, an organization that offers the possibility of learning a language through total immersion. Our 12-year-old daughter went to stay with a family on a farm. She didn't hear any French during the week, and that's the best way to do it. She came back thrilled, and they will do it again. (Translated from French)

Linguifamily's answer :

Hello Clementine, Thank you so much for this heartfelt comment! We’re delighted to hear that your daughter had such a meaningful and authentic immersive experience. Seeing young people come back with new memories, more confidence, and motivation is our greatest reward. We’ll be happy to accompany you on new linguistic adventures in the future! See you soon, The Linguifamily Team (Translated from French)

Clémentine C.

I sent my 12-year-old daughter for her first experience with a host family in Ireland. Linguifamily and its team helped me find the host family that matched my daughter’s profile. They were also there to inform me about the documents needed for the trip. I found the team friendly, available, and professional.

Linguifamily's answer :

A huge thank you for this wonderful testimonial 🌟! We’re delighted that your daughter was able to enjoy her first immersion in Ireland under the best conditions, and that our team could support you at every step. Your satisfaction is our greatest reward. Thank you again 🙏

JR

I highly recommend Lingui Family! Unlike other organizations, it allows us to choose our own host family thanks to a description, which helps us pick people who feel similar to us. My stay in Barcelona was amazing. I recommend it 100%.

Linguifamily's answer :

A huge thank you for this wonderful feedback! 🌟 We’re delighted that your stay was magical and that choosing your host family allowed you to enjoy such a great experience. That’s exactly what Linguifamily is all about: personalised, human, and authentic stays. Thank you again for your trust and your recommendation!

Marine P.

The family was perfect, nothing to say — everything was incredible: the welcome, the accommodation, the food, and also the visits organized by Consolación. I recommend this family 100%. If I ever return to Seville, I will stay with them again. Thank you for everything!

Linguifamily's answer :

A huge thank you for your feedback! We are delighted to hear that your stay went wonderfully and that the family provided you with a high-quality experience — from the welcome and accommodation to the meals and the visits. This is exactly what we hope for every traveller, and your 100% recommendation means a lot to us. Thank you for your trust, Linguifamily

Melanie M.

I highly recommend Linguifamily to all parents who want to send their children on a full-immersion language stay. Lisa helped my daughter go to Dubai and was very responsive. I strongly recommend this organization.

Linguifamily's answer :

Hello, Thank you so much for your message! We’re delighted to hear that everything went well for your daughter in Dubai Lisa will be thrilled to read your feedback ❤️ Your satisfaction is our greatest reward.

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Thanks to Linguifamily, I was able to find exactly the type of stay and host family I was looking for. Moreover, the team was always available and responsive to my questions. I highly recommend this organization.

Linguifamily's answer :

Hello Franck, thank you so much for your feedback! This is exactly why we exist — to support every participant in choosing the right host family and ensure a successful immersion experience. Thank you for your trust and your kind recommendation 🌍✨

Franck

My daughter’s stay was perfect! The hosts were fantastic — very attentive and caring. Communication between us was smooth and warm. My daughter is delighted and learned a lot about the local culture. She discovered unique places and enjoyed beautiful walks in the forest. Her English lessons at home went very well. I 100% recommend this host family. Thank you!

Linguifamily's answer :

Hello, Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback — it’s a true reward for us! We’re delighted to hear that your daughter had an excellent stay in Ireland, and that she was able to discover the local culture and improve her English in such a pleasant environment. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to see you again soon for new linguistic adventures! The Linguifamily Team

Catherine F.

A great experience with Lingui Family. The team supported me very well in organising my stay. They were amazing. I think I’ll travel again with Linguifamily for another great experience 👍

Linguifamily's answer :

Thank you very much, Bruno, for your feedback! We’re thrilled to have been able to support you in organising your stay, and even happier to hear that you’d like to travel again with Linguifamily. See you very soon for another great experience! 🙌

Bruno H.

Great platform for connecting host families and learners. We met two wonderful families, and the responsiveness was excellent in case of any issue.

Linguifamily's answer :

A huge thank you, Fanny, for this lovely review! 🌟 We’re delighted that you met two wonderful host families and that our responsiveness lived up to your expectations. This is exactly the spirit of Linguifamily: meaningful connections and high-quality support 🙏

Fanny

A great experience with Linguifamily. The team supported me very well in organizing my stay. They were wonderful. I’m thinking of traveling again with Linguifamily for a new experience 👍

Linguifamily's answer :

Thank you very much, Bruno, for your feedback! We’re delighted to have supported you in organizing your stay, and even happier to know that you’re considering traveling again with Linguifamily. We look forward to welcoming you back for another great experience! 🙌

Bruno H.

Our son, Jean, had a wonderful stay with Fiachra: full immersion (with lots of interaction and activities!), his Year-10 work placement validated by shadowing Fiachra at work, and a perfect relationship with Fiachra and his family (Jean truly felt like a member of the family!). And as the cherry on top, Fatima is an exceptional cook… Communication with Fiachra was very smooth before the stay, and the same goes for the Linguifamily team. In short, the perfect language stay!

Linguifamily's answer :

Hello, A huge thank you for your testimonial! 🙏 Your feedback truly means a lot to us. Between the warm family welcome, the many activities, and especially the work experience that allowed Jean to validate his school placement, this stay was both complete and enriching. Thank you again for your trust it’s a real reward for the whole team and for the host family.

Maxime C.

Madeleine (16) had a wonderful stay with this family. Both the parents and the children were very welcoming, attentive, and friendly. Every day, they organized an activity for her. She spoke English all the time with the children and with Mary (the mother). It was a truly great experience! Thank you very much for your website, which allowed us to offer her this wonderful stay :)

Linguifamily's answer :

Hello, A big thank you for your message and your kind words! We’re delighted that Madeleine had such a great stay. The fact that she was able to practice English daily while enjoying a variety of activities is exactly what we aim to offer every young person we support. We’re happy to have met your expectations and hope to see you again soon on Linguifamily. We wish you a wonderful summer 🙂 The Linguifamily Team

Florence M

With the goal of improving my English, I chose to spend a week in total immersion in England, with intensive lessons. I’m leaving not only with a better level of English but also extremely happy with my stay at Dana’s. She welcomed me warmly from the moment I arrived, and I was able to take part in her family’s daily life, which allowed me to practice English every day. Dana is an excellent teacher — she adapted her lessons to my level and showed great patience. I highly recommend this kind of experience to adults who wish to make fast progress in English. (Translated from French)

Linguifamily's answer :

Hello, Thank you so much for this wonderful feedback! 🌟 We’re delighted that your stay with Dana was such a great experience, both personally and linguistically. This is exactly the spirit of Linguifamily — improving your English while sharing the daily life of a welcoming family. Thank you for your trust and your kind recommendation! 🙏 The Linguifamily team (Translated from French)

Paul Q.

Hello, I’m packing my bags to return to France after spending two weeks at Maria’s. The stay was very pleasant — the family welcomed me as if I were one of their own. Together with Maria, we went on six outings during which I discovered Malta’s monuments, hidden gems, and tourist sites. Through the lessons, I truly became more familiar with the English language, and daily immersion greatly improved my skills. The accommodation was comfortable, and Maria’s culinary skills were excellent — generous and refined dishes! All in all, I will keep only wonderful memories of this stay. It’s even quite likely that I will repeat the experience. I highly recommend Lingifamily. Michel

Linguifamily's answer :

Hello Michel, A big thank you for your detailed and positive feedback! We’re delighted to hear that your stay with Maria lived up to your expectations. Linguistic and cultural immersion, combined with a warm welcome and unique moments of sharing, are at the heart of our commitment. We hope to have the pleasure of seeing you again soon on Linguifamily! 😊 See you soon, The Linguifamily Team

Michel P.

Our 14-year-old teen spent an incredibly rich week in immersion! She was really well welcomed. Linguifamily helped us choose the family up until the confirmation. Great! It's better than group trips, as it allowed her to be fully immersed in Spanish. (Translated from French)

Linguifamily's answer :

Hello Madam Duloum, Thank you very much for your comment! We are delighted to learn that your daughter had an immersive and enriching week. At Linguifamily, we are committed to supporting each family throughout the process to ensure a high-quality experience tailored to everyone's needs. We look forward to helping you organize new linguistic adventures! Best regards, The Linguifamily Team. (Translated from French)

Sidonie D.

We chose Linguifamily to send our daughter on a language immersion program in Ireland. If it helps reassure you, it’s a serious site, no fraud, no scams, it’s real. As for the stay itself, everything went very well. Our daughter came back thrilled with this experience with Anne and her family. They were very welcoming and adorable, and she spent a lot of time with them. There was a real sharing experience and true bonds were formed. Thank you, Linguifamily, for making sure that our two families got in touch!

Linguifamily's answer :

Hello Mrs. Bardou, Thank you for your feedback, it really touches us. We are happy to know that your daughter was able to fully enjoy her stay with Anne, and nothing pleases us more than to know that your stay went wonderfully. We hope to see you again soon on our platform. The Linguifamily Team.

Audrey B.

Thanks to Linguifamily for the organization and the connection with Lauricia in Sarlat, who was an incredible host for Camille (12 years old) and her first language immersion! Everything went perfectly, and the experience was serious, studious, and enriching, all while being culturally joyful, full of great exchanges, sharing, and discoveries! Kudos for your service and professionalism! Thanks to Lauricia and Linguifamily for the experience!

Linguifamily's answer :

Hello Madam, Thank you so much for your feedback! It’s wonderful to know that the immersion was both studious and joyful, with many beautiful moments of exchange and discovery. We hope Camille will continue to benefit from the skills she gained during her stay. Thank you for your trust! See you soon, The Linguifamily Team.

Florent L.

I stayed for three weeks with Stephen and Helen in Donegal, Ireland. I experienced unforgettable moments with their family, and I learned about the cultural traditions of their region. It was an incredible experience. I also had the opportunity to spend a week volunteering at a Child Care Center, which allowed me to develop new skills (speaking English with 3-year-old children was a real challenge!). I warmly thank the whole family of Stephen for their hospitality, as well as Solène from Linguifamily, who pre-selected a host family that met both my objectives: a stay in Ireland AND volunteering. Visited in August 2024.

Linguifamily's answer :

Hello Madam Barraud, Thank you so much for your kind words! We are thrilled to hear that your stay with Stephen and Helen was so memorable and that you had the chance to discover the traditions of Donegal while participating in enriching activities. It was a pleasure to assist you in your search, and we look forward to seeing you again one day on our platform! The Linguifamily Team.

Andrea B.

Linguifamily is a very serious language immersion company. My two children, aged 14 and 17, were able to have a quality stay in Ireland during the summer of 2023. The different contacts on the website provided us with valuable information and an effective connection that met our wishes and expectations. I highly recommend this organization.

Linguifamily's answer :

Hello Mr. Fardet, Thank you very much for taking the time to post your comment. We are very pleased to have brought satisfaction and to have helped you find the families that matched both your and your sons' expectations. Thank you for your trust! The Linguifamily Team.

Pascal F.

Top of the list. Excellent week at Karen's in Spain, with my children immersed in English. Organization, welcoming, form, and follow-up were all perfect. I congratulate you and will recommend your service. Best regards, Philippe

Linguifamily's answer :

Dear Mr. Lafargue, Thank you for your comment. The follow-up of stays is a key element for us, and we attach great importance to it. We are delighted that your stay with Karen was such a success! See you soon, The Linguifamily Team.

Philippe L.

Great trip organized for my 16-year-old daughter in 2 different families. I recommend Linguifamily for its follow-up, advice, and support in choosing the families and organizing the stay...

Linguifamily's answer :

Hello Marie, Thank you for your comment. It was a pleasure to contribute to this enriching experience for your daughter! See you soon! The Linguifamily Team.

Marie C.

Linguifamily has developed a very good idea by allowing families to get in touch and organize language stays with each other. One must take the time to discuss and make sure everything 'matches' and organize the stay themselves (dates, travel, documents), but Linguifamily guides and reminds us of what we need to do. It’s different from the standard packages offered by other agencies. I find this enriching system because it strongly involves both families in the preparation. The first immersion stay (without lessons) for our son was perfect, and the Spanish host family was very attentive and fully integrated him into their daily life and vacation activities. He came back with great memories and is ready to go again.

Linguifamily's answer :

Hello Françoise, A big thank you for your valuable feedback! It’s always a pleasure to support you in your language stay projects. You’re right that this type of stay requires a bit more preparation and coordination between the families, but it also adds a personal touch and a more authentic experience for the participants, which is exactly what we aimed for when creating our platform. We hope to see you again soon! The Linguifamily Team.

Françoise R.
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