by laacademia-author | Sep 8, 2017 | Chinese classes, French classes, KS2 languages, MFL in primaries, Spanish classes
Foreign languages are a compulsory subject in Primary Schools at KS2 (Year 3 to Year 6). Schools can teach any modern foreign language (MFL), and the learning should “lay the foundations” for foreign language learning at secondary school. It does not...
by laacademia-author | Mar 30, 2017 | Chinese classes, Languages, Spanish classes
If you had to learn just one foreign language, which would be the most useful? International trade and communication is growing fast, companies are truly multinational and travel is the norm in many jobs. Learning a foreign language will help you take advantage of...
by laacademia-author | Mar 23, 2017 | Chinese classes
If you’re learning Chinese, or thinking about a trip to China, here’s some good news. Hainan Airlines plans to increase flights direct to Beijing from Manchester to 5 times a week from June. Initially they flew 4 flights a week, but just a year since the direct...
by laacademia-author | Feb 8, 2017 | Chinese classes, Languages, Latest News
To all our Chinese students: On February 22nd Manchester Airport and Hainan Airlines are showing the Chinese film “Hero” free of charge, in Manchester, as part of their Chinese Film Festival. Even better, everyone who attends will be entered into a competition to win...
by laacademia-author | Jan 27, 2017 | Chinese classes
Chinese New Year begins on Saturday January 28th, and Chinese families will be getting together to celebrate. The New Year celebrations are also called Spring Festival, and last for 15 days, ending with the Lantern Festival. Each new Chinese year is named after an...
by laacademia-author | Mar 23, 2016 | Chinese classes, Languages
In his book “A Gift to My Children: A Father’s Lessons for Life and Investing” Jim Rogers, an American who has lived life with enough energy and enthusiasm for several dozen people, counsels his young daughters: “learn languages and make sure that Mandarin is...
