by laacademia-author | Apr 24, 2025 | Beginner classes, Business language courses, courses, Evening classes, French classes, Language classes, Language for Holidays, Language school, Languages, Skype language classes
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...
by laacademia-author | Mar 28, 2025 | French classes, GCSE MFL, GCSE Tuition, Language classes, Language school, Languages, Spanish classes, Uncategorized
MFL GSCE speaking revision in French and Spanish is a biggie. Why? Well, the GCSE speaking exam can feel like sitting in the hot seat on a game show. But your prize is a % of your final grade. It’s not the most encouraging thought when your nerves are attempting...
by laacademia-author | Oct 24, 2024 | Beginner classes, courses, English Language Classes, English Language Tuition, Evening classes, French classes, Italian classes, Language classes, Language for Holidays, Language school, Languages, Local Knowledge, Skype language classes
“Of all the eerie places around the world – and there are many – there’s something extra spooky about haunted hotels. Maybe it’s the influence of so many movies and TV shows, but things going “bump” in the night seem to be even bumpier in a hall packed with sleeping...
by laacademia-author | Oct 5, 2024 | Beginner classes, courses, French classes, Language classes, Language school, Languages, Spanish classes
Our In the Staffroom series takes you behind the scenes to meet the stars of our teaching team. Today, we’re thrilled to introduce Allyson Turpin, our go-to expert for French and Spanish. And we can’t wait to share her insights and a few fun facts about her teaching...
by laacademia-author | Aug 30, 2024 | French classes, GCSE MFL, GCSE Tuition, German classes, Language classes, Language school, Languages, Spanish classes
As the new school year kicks into gear, the fifth form is already feeling the heat of GCSE language learning and impending mocks. And as a parent, you know the drill… Sleepless nights. Endless worry. Frustration when your best efforts to help don’t quite hit the mark....
by laacademia-author | Aug 16, 2024 | Beginner classes, courses, French classes, Language classes, Language school, Languages
The Olympic flame has been extinguished for another four years. But a buzz of excitement lingers in the air, as the “Paris Olympics Causes a 260% Spike in UK Sports Demand”, according to online magazine Your Coffee Break’s Tatiana Rehmova. But, it’s not just the...
