Why Learning Portuguese Will Change Your Life

Why Learning Portuguese Will Change Your Life

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: ...
In the Staffroom with French Teacher Extraordinaire Elisabeth Diamantidi

In the Staffroom with French Teacher Extraordinaire Elisabeth Diamantidi

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...
Want to Learn Greek in the Modern Era? It’s Anything BUT Ancient

Want to Learn Greek in the Modern Era? It’s Anything BUT Ancient

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

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

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...