Primary Schools: Wondering What the Ultimate Solution is to Your MFL Issues?

Primary Schools: Wondering What the Ultimate Solution is to Your MFL Issues?

by | 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...
In the Staffroom: The Spanish Language is Child’s Play with Silvi Hilman

In the Staffroom: The Spanish Language is Child’s Play with Silvi Hilman

by | May 18, 2022 | Beginner classes, courses, Evening classes, Language classes, Language classes in schools, Language for Holidays, Language school, Languages, languages for children, Languages for Toddlers, MFL in primaries, Nursery Schools, Spanish classes, Toddlers

Not all countries have their own languages, in fact, far from it. The native languages of many countries are rooted in their back stories. La Academia’s Silvi Hilman hails from one such country – Argentina. The World Atlas states, “Spanish is the most spoken language...
Flamenco for Schools: Bringing the Ballroom to the Classroom

Flamenco for Schools: Bringing the Ballroom to the Classroom

by | 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...
Schools: What are the Benefits of External KS1 and KS2 Language Support?

Schools: What are the Benefits of External KS1 and KS2 Language Support?

by | 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...
It’s Official! Learning A Language At A Young Age Makes You A Better Multi-Tasker

It’s Official! Learning A Language At A Young Age Makes You A Better Multi-Tasker

by | Apr 13, 2021 | Beginner classes, Language classes, Language classes in schools, Language school, Languages, languages for children, Languages for Toddlers, MFL in primaries, Toddlers

Anglia Ruskin University has confirmed that learning a language in childhood will equip you with better multitasking skills than if you aren’t bilingual. Learning a language as a little one increases a child’s attentiveness and ability to juggle multiple thoughts and...
“The UK loses 3.5% of GDP in lost business opportunities due to poor language skills”

“The UK loses 3.5% of GDP in lost business opportunities due to poor language skills”

by | Apr 6, 2021 | Beginner classes, Business language courses, Language classes, Language classes in schools, Language school, Languages, languages for children, Languages for Toddlers, Uncategorized

A lost 3.5% of GDP due to missed business opportunities. That’s a lot of money not landing on these shores as a direct result of our language skills being below par in an international arena. Our pre-Covid GDP in 2019 was £2.17 trillion according to Statista...