Calling All Christmas Shoppers: Here’s Why You Should Give the Gift of Language

Calling All Christmas Shoppers: Here’s Why You Should Give the Gift of Language

Step aside, socks and scented candles. There’s a new star on Santa’s sleigh this year! At la Academia, our language gift vouchers are back by popular demand, ready to sleigh those Christmas wish lists. (BTW…It’s ok to shop for yourself too.) Why Choose Language...
Whisper “Hotel Ghost!” in Every Language

Whisper “Hotel Ghost!” in Every Language

“Of all the eerie places around the world – and there are many – there’s something extra spooky about haunted hotels. Maybe it’s the influence of so many movies and TV shows, but things going “bump” in the night seem to be even bumpier in a hall packed with sleeping...
English Language False Friends You Should Know About Before Going Abroad

English Language False Friends You Should Know About Before Going Abroad

Unfamiliar with ‘false friends’ in the English language? Writer Chris Ciolli explained in her article 12 English Words With Unfortunate Meanings in Other Languages for award-winning travel media brand Afar: “There’s a name for the phenomenon of everyday English words...
The Only Thing Standing in the Way of Your Dream Spanish Holiday is the Language Barrier

The Only Thing Standing in the Way of Your Dream Spanish Holiday is the Language Barrier

Did you know picking up a new language is one of the top activities celebrated during National Tourism Week on 5th-11th May? It’s the perfect time to brush off those travel dreams and pair them with some real proactivity – learning Spanish! Communication...
4 Brilliant Reasons to Learn Spanish Right Now

4 Brilliant Reasons to Learn Spanish Right Now

A Spanish invasion is taking place right here and now in 21st century GB. But don’t hold your breath for the Armada to appear on the distant horizon. This time, it’s an ongoing trend that’s got adult learners embracing Spanish like never before. So, why are we falling...