Why Learning Romance Languages Could Be Your New Love Story

Why Learning Romance Languages Could Be Your New Love Story

Fear not, learning romance languages isn’t a cue to panic buy roses or book a last-minute trip to Venice. But August is Romance Awareness Month – a brilliant reminder to keep the spark alive, intentionally, playfully, and linguistically too. And when it comes to...
Why Learn Portuguese in 2025 and Beyond?

Why Learn Portuguese in 2025 and Beyond?

Wondering how relevant it is – or isn’t – to learn Portuguese in the 2020s? You can get by in Portugal (and Brazil, and Cape Verde…) with just English, after all. But where’s the fun in getting by, when you could be living life to the fullest? Not convinced? There are...
5 Things You Need to Know if Language Barriers Come Between Your UK and Overseas Staff

5 Things You Need to Know if Language Barriers Come Between Your UK and Overseas Staff

Working in a globalised organisation? English as a foreign language (EFL) is a golden ticket to better business, slicker communication, and serious career moves for your overseas colleagues in non-native countries. Here’s a closer look at why EFL for business is a...
Struggling with Overseas Stakeholders and Feel Disconnected? Chances Are You’re Missing Business Language Training

Struggling with Overseas Stakeholders and Feel Disconnected? Chances Are You’re Missing Business Language Training

Business language training is a brilliant excuse to shake up stale routines and inspire your teams, especially if you’ve got overseas offices, customer bases, or other stakeholder groups lacking English language prowess. Learning at Work Week on 19th – 26th May 2025...
Why Learning Portuguese Will Change Your Life

Why Learning Portuguese Will Change Your Life

Wondering why learning Portuguese is so fundamental in the 2020s? How about millions of reasons? And World Portuguese Language Day, celebrated every 5th May, is just one of them, providing a lively reminder of how powerful, beautiful, and frankly, cool Portuguese is: ...
In the Staffroom with French Teacher Extraordinaire Elisabeth Diamantidi

In the Staffroom with French Teacher Extraordinaire Elisabeth Diamantidi

Parlez vous Francais? No? Then say “Bonjour” to Elisabeth. She’s a native French speaker, proud Lyonnaise, cheese lover, and one la Academia’s warm and witty French teachers. We recently caught up with her for a quickfire Q&A to find out what makes her lessons...