by laacademia-author | May 9, 2025 | Language classes, Language for Holidays, Language school, Languages, Local Knowledge, Skype language classes
What do cocktails and language skills have in common? Easy! World Cocktail Day on 13th May might sound like the perfect excuse to sip something fruity in the sun – and it is! But it’s also a great reminder how culture, creativity, and communication are stirred...
by laacademia-author | Apr 30, 2025 | Beginner classes, Business language courses, courses, Evening classes, Interpreting, Language classes, Language for Holidays, Language school, Languages, Portuguese classes, Skype language classes
Wondering why learning Portuguese is so fundamental in the 2020s? How about millions of reasons? And World Portuguese Language Day, celebrated every 5th May, is just one of them, providing a lively reminder of how powerful, beautiful, and frankly, cool Portuguese is: ...
by laacademia-author | Apr 24, 2025 | Beginner classes, Business language courses, courses, Evening classes, French classes, Language classes, Language for Holidays, Language school, Languages, Skype language classes
Parlez vous Francais? No? Then say “Bonjour” to Elisabeth. She’s a native French speaker, proud Lyonnaise, cheese lover, and one la Academia’s warm and witty French teachers. We recently caught up with her for a quickfire Q&A to find out what makes her lessons...
by laacademia-author | Apr 13, 2025 | Beginner classes, courses, Evening classes, Language classes, Language for Holidays, Language school, Languages, Skype language classes
It’s so on point to learn Cambodian (Khmer) this year? And Cambodian New Year (or Chol Chnam Thmay as it’s known locally), on 13th – 16th April, is a great time to start. After all, it’s a celebration filled with colour, culture, and joy – a time of...
by laacademia-author | Mar 21, 2025 | Beginner classes, courses, Evening classes, Greek classes, Language classes, Language for Holidays, Language school, Languages, Skype language classes
Not sure whether you want to learn Greek or not? Let’s set the record straight before you say, “Isn’t that, like, ancient?” Because Greek is as relevant today as it was when philosophers were busy shaping Western civilization. What’s more, Greek Independence Day on...
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...
