by laacademia-author | Jul 24, 2017 | Language classes in schools, MFL in primaries, Spanish classes
We offer primary schools Multicultural Days in a number of languages, and have recently had a few Spanish Days. The photo shows a group of Primary School children enjoying a day of Spanish, in which they learn about life in Spain and South American countries, as well...
by laacademia-author | Apr 29, 2016 | Language classes in schools, Latest News
We’re really excited to announce our Flamenco dancing lessons for schools. Led by Latin dancing expert and enthusiast Teddy (Teodora), these sessions are proving really popular with our trial schools in Stockport and Manchester. Both boys and girls are enjoying...
by laacademia-author | Apr 25, 2016 | A level MFL, GCSE MFL, Language classes in schools
Yet another depressing report into the state of language learning in schools from the Education Development Trust (EDT). For the last 14 years the EDT has published reports on language learning in UK schools. Initially this was for secondary schools and has included...
by laacademia-author | May 22, 2015 | KS2 languages, Language classes in schools
The OCR exam board has submitted proposals to Ofqual to develop more youth-friendly exams in MFL (Modern Foreign Languages) removing some conversational topics such as the weather, holidays and zoo visits, and instead offering topics such as tattoos and festivals. The...
by laacademia-author | Sep 22, 2014 | KS2 languages, Language classes in schools, MFL in primaries
Welcome back, Primary School students and teachers! One aspect of your lives that may be about to change is that learning a language is now compulsory at KS2. This may fill teachers with dread – one more subject that someone will have to teach – but...
by laacademia-author | Nov 28, 2013 | French classes, KS2 languages, Language classes in schools, MFL in primaries, Spanish classes
Looking for MFL tuition for the children at your primary school to be ready for 2014? Test la Academia’s teachers and materials for free! We’ll send one of our professional teachers to your school for a taster session at no charge, so you can see how much fun...