by laacademia-author | Apr 27, 2016 | English for footballers, Languages, Latest News
Newcastle United have had a habit of buying French players over the past few seasons. But their current manager is Spaniard Rafa Benitez, and he admits that the number of French players in the squad is posing difficulties: “At half-time you have to explain things,...
by laacademia-author | Apr 25, 2016 | A level MFL, GCSE MFL, Language classes in schools
Yet another depressing report into the state of language learning in schools from the Education Development Trust (EDT). For the last 14 years the EDT has published reports on language learning in UK schools. Initially this was for secondary schools and has included...
by laacademia-author | Apr 8, 2016 | Languages, Latest News, Local Knowledge
¡Hola! all Spanish students at la Academia. Don’t miss the ¡Viva! Spanish and Latin American Festival – a feast of Spanish-language culture for you all! The whole Festival lasts 2 and a half weeks, and the best thing is that it’s right on our doorstep in...
by laacademia-author | Apr 4, 2016 | English for footballers, English Language Classes, English Language Tuition, Summer School
Sir Bobby Charlton holds a place in many football fans’ hearts. For Manchester United fans it is his 758 appearances and 249 goals for them, helping them win 4 league titles and a European Cup. For England fans he will always be remembered as a World Cup Winner with...
by laacademia-author | Mar 31, 2016 | Latest News, Local Knowledge
One of the most sought-after football souvenirs is a pair of Lionel Messi’s boots. But the cultural connotations of shoes in some cultures are quite different from Messi’s home Argentina or from Spain, where he plays football. The world’s favourite footballer caused...
