Newsflash! You Don’t Have to be an Astrological Snake to Learn Chinese in 2025

Newsflash! You Don’t Have to be an Astrological Snake to Learn Chinese in 2025

Want to learn Chinese in 2025, the Year of the Snake?  As the Chinese New Year kicks off on 29th January, what could be more rewarding (or impressive) than learning the most widely spoken language in the world? And what if it’s your zodiac year? Leading tour operator...
Why Learning a Language Should Be on Your Holiday Checklist

Why Learning a Language Should Be on Your Holiday Checklist

Learning a language is your ultimate travel essential when you’re planning your next holiday. After all, Plan for Vacation Day is coming up on 28th January. It’s the perfect time to plan how you’ll make the most of your adventure, besides where...
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...