by laacademia-author | Nov 21, 2025 | KS2 languages, Language classes, Language classes in schools, Language school, Languages, languages for children, MFL in primaries, Spanish classes
Spanish lessons in school have taken a turn during recent years – or should we say a giro. And now, they’re zapateado-ing and braceo-ing way beyond the structured confines of syntax and semantics. So, think again if you think traditional Spanish lessons in school are...
by laacademia-author | Sep 26, 2025 | courses, KS2 languages, Language classes, Language school, Languages, languages for children, Spanish classes
Mention Spanish lessons for children and their eyes might not exactly light up at the idea of mind-numbing textbooks and verb drills. Thankfully, this doesn’t have to (and shouldn’t) be the case. Because learning Spanish in the 2020s has become the cool kid of the...
by laacademia-author | Aug 23, 2025 | GCSE MFL, KS2 languages, Language classes, Language classes in schools, Language school, Languages, languages for children
Is PPA language support not on your radar yet, even though you’re struggling to recruit good MFL staff? If not, why not, when MFL teacher recruitment in the UK is seriously under target, and our children’s language learning is paying the price? The British Council’s...
by laacademia-author | Jun 8, 2022 | KS2 languages, Language classes, Language classes in schools, Language school, Languages, languages for children, Latest News, MFL in primaries
The Association of School and College Leaders recently advised School Governors about MFL in primary schools, addressing “Why we need to build keen, fearless and curious language learners in primary schools ready to embrace languages in secondary schools.” MFL became...
by laacademia-author | Nov 24, 2021 | KS2 languages, Language classes, Language classes in schools, Language school, Languages, languages for children, MFL in primaries, Spanish classes
Flamenco for schools brings a sprinkling of Strictly magic children can’t get enough of. Season after season, Strictly captures the imagination of the new generation of would-be Aljažs and Katyas. The flagship family entertainment show has single-handedly moved things...
by laacademia-author | Nov 3, 2021 | French classes, GCSE English, GCSE MFL, GCSE Tuition, KS2 languages, Language classes, Language classes in schools, Language school, Languages, languages for children, MFL in primaries, Spanish classes, Summer School
KS1 and KS2 language support has become more and more popular with school teams because it adds to the quality of their curriculums. Schools continue to be more multi-cultural and diverse. As a result, progressive Trusts, headteachers and their teams are keen to...
