OUR MISSION
Building bridges for better learning and living
Connect and learn
Parlangi® connects people from different generations, cultures, nationalities and backgrounds. We believe in the strength of social contact, in learning and in life.
We connect people who want to learn a language with native language speaking mentors. We build bridges.
Empowering lives through social connection
Parlangi connects people who want to learn a new language with mentors who are seeking meaningful social connections.
Our mentors come from all walks of life, including elders, students, and people with physical disabilities. They all share a desire to connect with others and share their unique knowledge and experiences.
Our main goals are:
To (re)engage people by valuing their knowledge, wisdom, and skills. Mentors have a wealth of life experience and expertise to share. We give them a network to do so, which fosters a sense of purpose and helps them feel valued.
To improve language learning through interactive and engaging conversations. We believe the best way to learn a new language is by practicing it in a real-world setting. Through one-on-one conversations with a mentor, language learners can build their fluency and confidence.
To build a social learning network where people can connect and learn together. Our aim is to create a supportive community where people can form genuine connections that go beyond language instruction. This helps both mentors and learners combat social isolation and build a sense of belonging.
We aim for sustainability
That’s why we are building a cooperative community. Individuals as well as organizations have the opportunity to become a partner by purchasing one or more shares. To become a cooperative partner: click here.
Partners are supporters, co-owners and/or co-creators of the Parlangi network.
The United Nations SDGs
The sustainable development goals of the United Nations are our guideline. We are proud to focus on six of them:
- Quality education: We learn by doing and by connecting learners to people with a lot of experience, life wisdom, knowledge and skills.
- Gender equality: All people, regardless of gender, ethnicity, nationality, age or background are equal.
- Reduced inequalities: By connecting people from different backgrounds, ages, cultures and nationalities we aim for an equal society.
- Sustainable cities and communities: We have deliberately chosen the legal structure of a cooperative venture because of its sustainable nature.
- Peace, justice and strong institutions: The best way to prevent prejudices and injustice is to connect people. Once people get to know ‘the other’ they are not afraid anymore of the unknown.
- Partnerships for the goals: We build partnerships to achieve our goals in a sustainable way.
