by laacademia-author | Apr 3, 2026 | Language classes, Language classes in schools, Language school, Languages, languages for children, MFL in primaries, Spanish classes
Multicultural days for schools are inspiring first touchpoints for KS1 learners to absorb new words, sounds and cultural cues. This is music to your ears if you’ve ever tried getting a room full of infants to sit still and connect verbs. But add music, movement, and a...
by laacademia-author | Mar 5, 2026 | French classes, Language classes, Language school, Languages, languages for children, Languages for Toddlers, Nursery Schools, Spanish classes, Toddlers
The topic of language classes at nursery schools can be a contentious one. On one hand, there’s the so-called tiger mums, dads, guardians and staff. They’re prepared to do whatever it takes to give their children competitive edge. And on the other are those who feel...
by laacademia-author | Dec 12, 2025 | Beginner classes, courses, Evening classes, Interpreting, Language classes, Language for Holidays, Language school, Languages, languages for children, Skype language classes
Ever toyed with the idea of learning Arabic? Yes or no, Arabic Language Day on 18th December is your cosmic nudge. And you really need to read this if you’re inclined to brush it off as another virtue signalling UNESCO day. “The Arabic language is a pillar of the...
by laacademia-author | Nov 21, 2025 | KS2 languages, Language classes, Language classes in schools, Language school, Languages, languages for children, MFL in primaries, Spanish classes
Spanish lessons in school have taken a turn during recent years – or should we say a giro. And now, they’re zapateado-ing and braceo-ing way beyond the structured confines of syntax and semantics. So, think again if you think traditional Spanish lessons in school are...
by laacademia-author | Sep 26, 2025 | courses, KS2 languages, Language classes, Language school, Languages, languages for children, Spanish classes
Mention Spanish lessons for children and their eyes might not exactly light up at the idea of mind-numbing textbooks and verb drills. Thankfully, this doesn’t have to (and shouldn’t) be the case. Because learning Spanish in the 2020s has become the cool kid of the...
by laacademia-author | Aug 23, 2025 | GCSE MFL, KS2 languages, Language classes, Language classes in schools, Language school, Languages, languages for children
Is PPA language support not on your radar yet, even though you’re struggling to recruit good MFL staff? If not, why not, when MFL teacher recruitment in the UK is seriously under target, and our children’s language learning is paying the price? The British Council’s...