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 | 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...
by laacademia-author | 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...
by laacademia-author | Sep 17, 2023 | Language classes in schools, Language school, Languages, languages for children, Latest News, Spanish classes
If you thought this traditional Spanish dance was just for the passionate pros on Strictly Come Dancing, think again. Because Flamenco fever is spreading like wildfire across the UK, and it’s not just the dance floor that’s sizzling! Demand for Flamenco...
by laacademia-author | Sep 3, 2023 | Language classes in schools, Languages, languages for children, Local Knowledge, MFL in primaries
The back-to-school season is bustling in with the promise of new adventures. It also means getting back into the swing of primary and traditional subjects like maths, science, and history. But imagine if your curious pupils could step through a magic portal that...
by laacademia-author | Jun 19, 2023 | Language classes, Language classes in schools, Language school, Languages, languages for children, MFL in primaries
Primary schools play a crucial role in shaping children’s language skills and fostering a global mindset. To this end, many primary schools enlist the services of trustworthy local language providers to enhance in-house efforts. Here are six inspired reasons why...
