Spanish Lessons in School are the Only Way to Teach Children Spanish – Right? Wrong

Spanish Lessons in School are the Only Way to Teach Children Spanish – Right? Wrong

by | 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...
Battling With MFL Staff Recruitment and Feel Disillusioned? You Need PPA Language Support

Battling With MFL Staff Recruitment and Feel Disillusioned? You Need PPA Language Support

by | 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...
In the Staffroom with Eulália Gumbley: The Perfect Way to Learn Portuguese

In the Staffroom with Eulália Gumbley: The Perfect Way to Learn Portuguese

by | Mar 15, 2025 | Beginner classes, courses, Evening classes, Language classes in schools, Language for Holidays, Language school, Languages, Portuguese classes, Skype language classes

Ever wondered what it’s like to learn Portuguese? It’s your lucky day! Because we recently caught up with Eulália Gumbley, one of la Academia’s incredible language teachers. It was a fun chat about everything from octopus dishes to her secret life as a netball and...
In the Staffroom: Meet Silvi, for Spanish Lessons with Sass!

In the Staffroom: Meet Silvi, for Spanish Lessons with Sass!

by | Sep 6, 2024 | courses, Language classes, Language classes in schools, Language school, Languages, languages for children, Languages for Toddlers, MFL in primaries, Nursery Schools, Spanish classes, Toddlers

Spanish lessons on your radar? This latest edition of In the Staffroom is the one for you. Because we’re sitting down with one of our spirited Spanish teachers, Silvi Hilman. Born and raised in the vivid landscapes of Argentina, Silvi brings a unique energy to Spanish...