by laacademia-author | Oct 10, 2019 | Beginner classes, Business language courses, Evening classes, Russian classes
Why learn the Russian language? It’s probably not the first that springs to mind when you’re thinking of learning a new language. But, there are some very good reasons why you should consider it. For a start, here’s some astonishing stats: Russian is the largest...
by laacademia-author | Sep 19, 2019 | Business language courses, Portuguese classes
Fly London – an iconic UK shoe brand right? Erm, no. This may surprise you, but Fly London is owned by Fortunato O. Frederico & Ca Lda with head office and production in Portugal. Portuguese shoes really do walk around the world – and are seen on some of the...
by laacademia-author | Jul 30, 2019 | Business language courses, Language classes
Language School of the Year in Manchester – Yes, That’s Us. We are so delighted to announce we have come top in the Corporate Livewire Prestige Awards. No small achievement against stiff competition. This is what they said about us: ‘The judges were impressed with the...
by laacademia-author | Jul 10, 2019 | Business language courses, French classes, Italian classes, Spanish classes, Uncategorized
Once again we are seeing reports in the media that Brexit is having a negative effect on British students learning a foreign language at school. Apparently, some parents think that it’s pointless because the UK is leaving the European Union. I’ve discussed this in a...
by laacademia-author | May 20, 2019 | Beginner classes, Business language courses, French classes, German classes, Language classes in schools, Languages, Spanish classes, Uncategorized
‘What’, I hear you cry, ‘How can it be good news that fewer pupils are learning a language’. Of course, there is a downside – but also an upside. And that’s what I’d like you to consider. . . First – some facts In England’s schools, entries for language GCSEs have...
by laacademia-author | Oct 23, 2017 | Business language courses, Language classes
…We really think so! We have a great record in teaching Japanese at la Academia, and it is one of the languages our students enjoy the most. It has a reputation for being difficult to learn, but we feel that’s not justified. Learning Japanese pronunciation is easy...