Susan, Linguastay’s founder, has spent the last 40 years organising language courses and host family accommodation for overseas students in the UK. 

“I love the buzz of cultural exchange and bringing international communities together.”

With her outgoing personality and 10 years’ hosting experience, Shelly puts new families at ease and gets them excited about hosting. 

“I love my role recruiting host families at Linguastay. Looking after groups as a local organiser, chatting to students and host families alike, is a real passion.”

Gemma is Susan’s daughter. She takes care of invoicing and payments

“Having grown up hosting overseas students, I enjoy chatting to host families about their experience.”

Kate spent time in summer schools in the south of England and Spain before joining Linguastay. She manages the bookings and oversees the delivery of workshops and activities.

“I’ll never get bored of seeing the impact our programmes have, watching students grow and learn in a short time.” 

George developed and manages Linguastay’s database and looks after our general IT needs!

“Working in a language school, there is so much variety every day.” 

33 years teaching experience. 5 in Gibraltar as Head of English. 5 years with Linguastay. 

“Teaching and learning with Linguastay is great fun!”

7 years’ experience teaching English as a Foreign Language.

“I always enjoy teaching overseas students.”

7 years teaching English with Linguastay and a nearby secondary school.

“I love introducing students to local culture.”

Teaching English since 1993 in NYC, London, Brighton, and Chester.

“Over 25 years of teaching and I STILL love helping students learn and progress.”

Recently returned to Chester after spending time in the south of England teaching at private language schools.

“I first taught for Linguastay nearly 25 years ago. It’s great to be back with this lovely company.”