by laacademia-author | Feb 13, 2026 | Beginner classes, Business language courses, Chinese classes, courses, Evening classes, Interpreting, Language classes, Language school, Skype language classes
If there was ever a year neighing “Get off your high horse and learn Chinese”, it’s 2026, as we gallop into the Year of the Fire Horse. And Chinese New Year begins on 17th February 2026. So, let’s trot out some fun facts, key quirks, and compelling reasons to make...
by laacademia-author | Jan 22, 2026 | Business language courses, courses, Interpreting, Language classes, Language school, Languages, Local Knowledge, Skype language classes
Business language training is an ace up your sleeve for communicating with non-native stakeholders clearly, confidently, and professionally. And yes, Better Business Communication Day on 26th January is the ideal excuse to talk about it. This is because businesses are...
by laacademia-author | Oct 31, 2025 | Beginner classes, Business language courses, courses, Evening classes, Interpreting, Japanese Lessons, Language classes, Language school, Languages, Local Knowledge, Skype language classes
It’s not uncommon for people to ask whether it’s really worth the time and effort to learn Japanese in the UK in the 2020s. Japanese Culture Day, every 3rd November, is the ideal moment to address concerns. Bunka no Hi, as it’s known locally, is a national holiday...
by laacademia-author | Oct 1, 2025 | Business language courses, courses, Interpreting, Language classes, Language school, Languages, Local Knowledge, Skype language classes
Business language training is a real game-changer to ensure all employees feel seen, heard, and valued – an ethos at the heart of Inclusion Day on 10th October. And it’s no wonder workplace language learning is gaining traction. A recent HRD Connect article Corporate...
by laacademia-author | Sep 5, 2025 | Beginner classes, Business language courses, courses, Evening classes, Italian classes, Language classes, Language school, Languages
Italian language learning sounds sexy, don’t you think? But there’s a multitude of reasons more UK adults are swapping box set binges for Italian language classes. And they go deeper than “ciao, bella” sultriness. So, why is Italian language learning having a moment?...
by laacademia-author | Aug 1, 2025 | Beginner classes, Business language courses, courses, Evening classes, French classes, Interpreting, Italian classes, Language classes, Language school, Languages, Portuguese classes, Spanish classes
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...
