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...
by laacademia-author | Sep 29, 2016 | Business language courses, French classes, German classes, Italian classes, Language school, Latest News
Some interesting research from jobs website Adzuna this week. They looked at all their job listings, which were posted in English, but which asked for other languages. They could then see which languages employers look for and which pay the best. Congratulate yourself...
