by laacademia-author | Dec 23, 2016 | Language classes, Language school, Languages, Latest News
Research on language speakers shows many benefits to learning languages, but perhaps the most exciting is the effects of bilingualism in ageing. The research indicates that bilingualism seems to protect against dementia. The discoveries began with Psycholinguist Ellen...
by laacademia-author | Oct 24, 2016 | Language school, Languages, Spanish classes
When working with the Spanish language, are there major differences between Latin American Spanish and European Spanish? We asked la Academia Director Ruben Cnobel for his take on the question, and to point out pitfalls in Spanish to avoid. First, Ruben says “Spanish...
by laacademia-author | Oct 14, 2016 | Greek classes, Language school
Greek classes keep increasing in popularity at la Academia. It seems that once people have been to Greece or the Greek islands they return again and again. Part of the charm is the delightful locals, who are friendly and welcoming. Many of our students say that...
by laacademia-author | Sep 29, 2016 | Business language courses, French classes, German classes, Italian classes, Language school, Latest News
Some interesting research from jobs website Adzuna this week. They looked at all their job listings, which were posted in English, but which asked for other languages. They could then see which languages employers look for and which pay the best. Congratulate yourself...
by laacademia-author | Jun 28, 2016 | EFL classes, English Language Classes, English Language Tuition, Language classes, Language school, Languages, Summer School
The best way to learn English is in a family setting, with an English family – you are surrounded by the language and with the support of your host family you can make great progress. La Academia offers homestays in Manchester – living in a family home, visiting...
by laacademia-author | Jun 20, 2016 | Beginner classes, Italian classes, Language classes, Language school
Italian is the mother tongue of nearly 65 million people across Europe (in Italy, San Marino, Switzerland and Vatican City), and around 85 million people across the world speak Italian. The additional native Italian speakers are to be found in parts of Africa,...
