Open University

Learning Languages with Senior Learners: A Pioneering Social Care Staff Professional Learning Course.

We are proud to announce the launch of a new professional learning course for carers and care professionals aimed to make language learning accessible to senior learners in any care setting to enhance their well-being while tackling social isolation.

Fruit of our long-standing collaboration with The Open University in Scotland, the course Learning Languages with Senior Learners covers a variety of study materials revolving around the theory and practice of learning languages for the well-being of senior learners.

More details below:

  • Duration: 15 weeks

  • Distance learning, including study materials, a dedicated tutor, a student forum and online tutorials (in the evening)

  • No prior language knowledge is required

  • Next start: TBC

  • Price: £149 pp, group concessions available.

This online course is for anyone working with older people, either in paid or unpaid care settings, interested in languages and cultures and/or basic knowledge of another language.

You can start a joint language learning journey with your senior learner/s to develop your own skill set and help promote their brain health, boost their self-esteem, and enhance the well-being of everyone involved. 

To register your interest, please contact us here