by laacademia-author | Feb 2, 2021 | Beginner classes, courses, Evening classes, Japanese Lessons, Language classes, Language classes in schools, Language school, Languages, Uncategorized
Welcome to the first of this year’s In the Staffroom. Introducing you to the people behind the scenes of La Academia, Manchester’s award-winning language school. Last month we spoke to our fabulous Gill. She told us how was beguiled by the Japanese language, after...
by laacademia-author | Nov 6, 2019 | courses, Languages
Where Is Bonfire Night Celebrated? Remember, remember, the 5th of November… well it’s just about over for another year so maybe it’s a good time to reflect on this question. Surprisingly, it’s not just in the UK. The Gunpowder Plot is now 414 years old. Despite being...
by laacademia-author | Aug 1, 2012 | Business language courses, courses, Language classes, Languages
Should British people be embarrassed at their ‘failure’ to speak foreign languages? Here at la Academia in Manchester, we don’t think so – every day we’re encouraging our students to carry on a great British tradition of learning languages. When Britain...
by laacademia-author | Jul 23, 2012 | Business language courses, courses, Languages
Bradley Wiggins won not only the Tour de France yesterday, but also the hearts of many French people over the past few weeks, with his command of the French language. Businesses in Manchester and Stockport are being encouraged to export worldwide, so how can they...
by laacademia-author | May 21, 2012 | Business language courses, courses, Language school, Languages
We often look at the social and psychological benefits of the language classes Manchester residents attend week in, week out, but we rarely look at the direct economic advantages that they could offer. However, research into bilingualism in London now indicates that...
by laacademia-author | Mar 19, 2012 | courses, EFL classes, English Language Classes, English Language Tuition, ESOL classes
There are plenty of reasons for the foreign language classes Manchester residents attend each week. In many cases it’s about learning another country’s native language for convenience, to make sure you can place simple orders at bars and restaurants while...
