You, Spanish and the Piñata: The Perfect Trio!

You, Spanish and the Piñata: The Perfect Trio!

Unfamiliar with the humble piñata? You’ve no idea what you’ve been missing! What better time than National Piñata Day on 18th April to find out. Suzanne Barbezat’s ThoughtCo article Piñata History and Meaning explained: “The traditional shape for a piñata is a star...
The Era of Looking Like the Bumbling Brit on Holiday in Spain is Over!

The Era of Looking Like the Bumbling Brit on Holiday in Spain is Over!

Sun, sand and Sangria! Spain has long been a favourite holiday destination for UK holidaymakers, for these reasons, plus many more. From the sun-kissed beaches of the Costa del Sol to the vibrant cities of Barcelona and Madrid, Spain offers something for everyone....
In the Staffroom: Veni, Vidi, Vici Italian Language Learning with Anna Maria Forti Sheikh

In the Staffroom: Veni, Vidi, Vici Italian Language Learning with Anna Maria Forti Sheikh

A whopping 2 million people worldwide were participating in Italian language learning in July 2022, accordingly to online language reader Newsdle. It doesn’t compare to the biggest players like the Chinese and English languages. But unsurprisingly, Italian language...
Enormous Rise in Demand for Cornish Language Lessons – Even if You Don’t Live in Cornwall

Enormous Rise in Demand for Cornish Language Lessons – Even if You Don’t Live in Cornwall

Cornish language lessons continue gathering momentum 20 years after Cornish was officially recognised in 2002 in the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. Since then, the pandemic lockdowns that sparked a collective and voracious appetite for language...
Crumbs! 14 Words for Bread that Baffle EFL Students

Crumbs! 14 Words for Bread that Baffle EFL Students

As if learning EFL isn’t tricky enough! The sheer volume of bread-related nouns is enough to make even the savviest student feel like they’re a few sandwiches short of a picnic! So, the irony of Real Bread Week, which is celebrated on 18th-26th February, isn’t lost....