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  • Learning Spanish with Pat has been such a personalized and encouraging experience. As someone who hadn’t studied a foreign language in years, I felt a bit rusty at first, but Pat was incredibly patient and kind. I never once felt judged for making even the simplest mistakes—he always made me feel comfortable and supported. The lessons were flexible around my schedule, which made it so much easier to stay consistent. The investment was absolutely worth it, and I’m so grateful for the progress I’ve made with his guidance. Laid-back Languages has been completely different from traditional school methods. Instead of feeling pressured or judged, I felt supported and encouraged every step of the way. The lessons were tailored to my needs, paced around my comfort level, and Pat made sure I always felt confident—even when I made basic mistakes. The whole experience felt more personal and practical compared to rigid classroom settings. I would absolutely recommend Laid-back Languages to anyone wanting to get fluent in Spanish. Pat creates such a welcoming environment that makes language learning feel approachable and enjoyable. His patience, kindness, and flexibility make the journey both effective and fun.

    Julie Schiering

  • Prior to Laidback Languages, I had been studying on duolingo for over 2 years for around 10 mins per day. My results were not great at all for the amount of time I’d been practising. I visit Spain every year and prior to laidback languages, I struggled to have any conversation with any locals. Since having lessons with Laidback Languages, my Spanish has improved drastically. Patrick has taught me several techniques of learning the language and the simple act of talking constantly in Spanish during a lesson, has been the best way for me to learn. I have learned the more realistic vocabulary and techniques which would be useful for me in Spain. I can now have plenty of fluent conversations with the Spanish locals every time I visit and could get any point that I wanted across to a Spaniard and have a conversation about pretty much anything. I’ve realised the best way to learn is simply speak Spanish as much as possible and think in Spanish every day. However much, if I speak it every day I do feel a big improvement. I’ve even started to dream in Spanish and three times now my girlfriend has told me I’ve woke her up in the middle of the night because I’m talking in Spanish in my sleep! So the lessons are definitely working. Thanks to Pat again for all his help.

    Sam Lavelle

  • I have been learning Spanish with Patrick for around a year and could not recommend him highly enough. His teaching style is very different to my previous experiences of trying to learn a language, with a focus on speaking and listening. This has been great for me personally as it has given me confidence to try and communicate (even if I don't always get it quite right), and I feel like it is a more practical way to learn than reading through textbooks. Patrick is a really encouraging and enthusiastic teacher, and has been really patient when there have been things I've struggled with. Learning with Patrick has made me feel like I am learning the skills to help learn a language as well as the language itself.

    Jon Watson

  • Having loads of fun learning French with Pat! He’s a great tutor - really patient and supportive. Whether you’re a complete beginner or like me, wanting to build on some (rather distant!) school language lessons, I can thoroughly recommend getting involved with Laid-back Languages. The clue is in the name - laid back learning with loads of support and some interesting study aids!

    Simone Murray

  • A fantastic tutor. I've been learning Italian with him for almost a year now and have yet to feel like language learning is a chore! It's learning languages without feeling like you're stuck in a classroom trying to pass a test. I have recently visited Italy and am proud to report thanks to Pat, I managed to have a fairly high level conversation with a native Italian who didn't speak a word of english!! Devi imparare con lui!

    James Bellchamber

  • I have been learning Spanish with Pat for seven months. He is a fantastic teacher. His teaching style is relaxed and supportive which is so empowering in helping me to become a Spanish speaker very quickly! It is lots of fun and something that I thought I would never (or couldn't!) achieve as my experiences of language learning at school are not positive. If you want to learn a language I can highly recommend Pat to help you with your journey!

    Steve Anderson

  • I have studied French with Laid-back Languages. I’ve really enjoyed the experience learning!! Pat is a very enthusiastic teacher and provides endless levels of support either inside the lessons or even outside of them. Learning a language with him is so easy, he teaches very differently to any other course/teacher I’ve experienced before and it works! He focuses mainly on speaking/listening side at first and it gives you such a kick in the right direction! If you are one of those who thinks that they will never be able to learn another language then you can’t be further from the truth! Just about to start a second long course with him, so if that doesn’t convince you that he’s worth it then I don’t know what will!

    Lewis Banyard

  • Just finished my first course with Laid-back Languages and I have thoroughly enjoyed it! I never thought I'd be able to learn another language but Pat has built my confidence up and through his fantastic teaching style I am confident that I will become fluent in Spanish! I'm just about to start my next course and I cannot wait to continue my language learning journey! Muchas Gracias Pat!!

    Megan Alexander

  • Just had my second lesson with Pat and I already feel like I'm learning French fast with his laid-back fun approach.100% recommend

    Georgia Marshall

  • We started learning to speak Italian with Pat during the pandemic and decided to take on the 9 month course to get the max out of our learning! We had an initial ‘taster session’ and were hooked! Pat adapts to your learning ability and has such a relaxed chatty style of teaching that you almost forget it’s a lesson and not just a catch up with a friend - clue’s in the name; Laidback! I was convinced that I was ‘rubbish at languages’ and would be the one unteachable student, but Pat was adamant otherwise and of course proved me wrong! It was hardly any time at all before my partner and I were conversing in fluent Italian and shocked ourselves at how much we could say and understand! Highly recommend Pat for guaranteed results! Iscriviti ora!

    Kelly-Ann Hebert

  • I have just had my 6th lesson and I can now hold short conversations and beginning to string together sentences in Spanish. Its been great fun so far and I intend to keep going. Also my vocabulary and reading has improved without trying. I highly recommend learning with Laid-back Languages.

    Tony Brown

  • I would highly recommend Patrick's language lessons. Not only a lovely person but he has really cracked the way of how to teach people to learn a language. Couldn't recommend him enough. If you are serious about learning a language then he is the person for it.

    Tom Sullivan

  • Awesomeeee lessons! I’ve come on so much with my Spanish since having lessons with Pat, I can see the progress myself and every session is fun at the same time as actually feeling like I’m learning something step by step. Couldn’t recommend enough!

    Lauren Donnelly

  • I am really enjoying learning Spanish with Laid-back Languages. It’s completely different from any previous language learning I have done. It’s conversational and you learn phrases you will actually need and use. It’s a relaxed and very positive environment to learn in. I would definitely recommend Laid-back languages to anyone who wants to speak a new language. I’ve learnt much quicker than I ever have in school and enjoy my lessons a lot. When I started, I couldn’t imagine being fluent in another language but I feel it’s a possibility with Pat’s help

    Jennifer Walsh

  • Working with Patrick has been truly worthwhile. I came to him without much confidence in speaking Spanish(& without much Spanish either!). After several lessons, I found myself in Spain able to communicate effectively with a taxi driver as well as initiating other conversations! What has been really great is the immediate feedback that Patrick can offer during the conversation process. I’d highly recommend Patrick to anyone who wants to improve their Spanish in a positive, fun way.

    Jen M.

“Learning Italian Became Effortless, Intuitive — and Actually Fun.”

How Laid-back Languages Transformed One Student’s Entire Experience of Language Learning

The Client

Meet Aimée; a UK-based entrepreneur who frequently travels to Italy for business and wanted to speak confidently — without the anxiety, rigid rules, or outdated school-style learning.

The Challenge

Like many adults, Aimée left school believing she “wasn’t good at languages.”
Why?

  • Everything had been rule-heavy and left-brained

  • Little to no real conversation practice

  • No safe space to make mistakes

  • Learning felt rigid, pressured, and disconnected from real life

  • She could memorise, but she couldn’t speak

Aimée didn’t know there was another way — until she tried Laid-back Languages.

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The Laid-back Languages Approach

1. Real Conversation from Day One

Each session is 40 minutes of full immersion.
Not explanations. Not theory.
Real Italian. Real speaking. Real learning.

“In here, we speak Italian.”
This sets the tone for rapid subconscious absorption.

2. Learning Through the Right Brain

Where school forces structure and rules, Laidback Languages taps into the natural way humans actually acquire language:

  • Creativity

  • Intuition

  • Repetition

  • Curiosity

  • Play

It feels natural because it is natural.

3. A Safe, Supportive Space

Mistakes aren’t avoided — they’re welcomed.
They’re “the gold,” the very moment where learning locks in.

4. Mindset Comes First

Before the first lesson, students receive:

  • A mindset starter pack

  • Prompts

  • Guidance on staying open and relaxed

  • A structure for subconscious learning

This reframes the entire experience.

5. Conversations That Matter

Instead of textbook phrases, lessons explore the client’s real interests and passions — in Italian.

This keeps the process alive, personal and deeply engaging.

“For a language to be learnt, it must be lived” Pat Creighton

6. Continuous Integration

A WhatsApp thread becomes a living, breathing Italian resource library with:

  • Voice notes

  • Dialogues

  • Daily prompts

  • Vocabulary in context

Learning becomes part of everyday life.

7. A Unique Skillset

Pat combines:

  • Deep etymological knowledge

  • Multilingual fluency

  • Coaching and counselling skills

  • Space-holding, intuition, and presence

This creates a highly effective, emotionally safe learning environment.

The Results

1. Real Conversations in Italy

On her next trip, Aimée was able to:

  • Speak confidently with locals

  • Have meaningful conversations

  • Receive genuine compliments from Italians

  • Feel connected rather than self-conscious

2. Italian Became Part of Her Inner World

Aimée now:

  • Dreams in Italian

  • Thinks in Italian

  • Catches herself speaking to herself in Italian

  • Retains everything even after breaks

The language has moved into the subconscious — where true fluency lives.

3. A Completely New Identity as a Language Speaker

No more fear.
No more “I’m not good at languages.”
Just ease, flow, and natural expression.

4. A Cognitive Shift

Aimée describes the process as:

“Quantum.
It opened my brain in a whole new way.”

“Learning Italian with Pat has quantum-changed how I see language learning. It’s intuitive, subconscious and genuinely fun. I now have real conversations in Italy, I even dream in Italian, and I no longer fear making mistakes. Pat’s relaxed, intelligent, deeply supportive approach is unlike anything I experienced in school. I recommend him 100 percent.”

Aimée Graham

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