The English training & certification platform for Adult Social Care
Communication is key to care. Lingly helps international workers build real world English confidence.
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The problem
The Language Barrier Causes 9 out of 10 Service User Complaints
"They gave him a double dose one day in error! It was hard communicating with them as most of the carers spoke broken English."
Medication errors due to poor communication
"Instructions on how to mobilise my mum from her neurological physio were ignored... The staff did not communicate well with my mum and rarely spoke."
Missed care instructions and social isolation
"My husband, a stroke survivor, has trouble understanding some of them because of a lack of English speakers."
Communication barriers with vulnerable patients
The solution
Lingly is the proven alternative to English classes
The most comprehensive course for care communication
Lingly is tailored to help international staff achieve Care Certificate Standards of communication. With technical terms for care notes & regional colloquialisms for building rapport, they can master English that isn’t taught in standard courses.
Realistic role plays with 30+ local UK accents
Understanding regional accents is one of the hardest challenges for international care workers building a career in the UK. On Lingly, they can interact in real world scenarios to build their confidence.
Problems with documentation?
Writing person-centered care notes with the right level of detail & correct wording can be a challenge even for native speakers. Thanks to Lingly’s personalised feedback, staff can practise and improve their skills.
Perfect for international staff working on shifts in the UK Adult Social Care sector
Accessible on mobile 24/7
Taught in the user’s native language
GDPR-compliant, UK servers
"Using lingly helps you understand more of patient needs or who you are caring for. It helps you to understand their needs and how to relate to them. And by doing this, you can see them coming out of their shell. Trying to relate to you, talk to you, open up."
Our research
Why do international care workers need better English support?
Why Traditional ESOL Classes Fail
Evidence shows these programmes systematically fail workforces, wasting training budgets & leaving frontline immigrant workers struggling with the language barrier.
Read the researchThe Frontline Communication Crisis
9/10 complaints in home care settings are due to language barriers. Sectors reliant on international recruits are not preparing them with the frontline language skills needed.
Read the researchIELTS =/= Workplace Fluency
Passing IELTS does not correlate to being fluent in the workplace. Here's why generic language tests used for immigration are out-dated.
View IELTS studyBuilt by immigrants, for immigrants
We understand that traditional language classes & generic exams fail to prepare you for the workplace. Our technology is tailored to help frontline workers build real confidence in their communication.
