How To Use Repetition for Learning a Foreign Language

How To Use Repetition for Learning a Foreign Language

It’s not just unfounded theory. It’s actual science that learning a foreign language is achieved so much more quickly and effectively when repetition teaching methods are used. Repeat Day is celebrated on 3rd June every year. So, it’s a befitting day to take a look at...
In the Staffroom: Interested In the Greek Language? Meet Kiki

In the Staffroom: Interested In the Greek Language? Meet Kiki

Thinking about Greek language lessons for business or personal reasons? You’re in exactly the right place at the right time. Our ‘In The Staffroom’ series of articles has been introducing you to some of the wonderful people who help make La Academia such a great place...
“The UK loses 3.5% of GDP in lost business opportunities due to poor language skills”

“The UK loses 3.5% of GDP in lost business opportunities due to poor language skills”

A lost 3.5% of GDP due to missed business opportunities. That’s a lot of money not landing on these shores as a direct result of our language skills being below par in an international arena. Our pre-Covid GDP in 2019 was £2.17 trillion according to Statista...
The Cheeky Curveballs Learning French Throws

The Cheeky Curveballs Learning French Throws

My friend Ellie and her family have been learning French ‘on the hoof’ since they relocated to the French countryside three years ago. You might recall another story I told about them recently. She was lagging way behind her 7 year old son in the correct use of French...