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 10, 2016 | Language school, Languages
Portuguese – a language brimming with history and the host nation language for the Olympics and Paralympics later this year. If the Olympics alone are not enough reason to learn Portuguese, here are 6 more reasons! Rio – what a city – capital of Brazil, so lively,...
by laacademia-author | May 9, 2016 | Languages, Latest News
Some very interesting research on language development in children this week from the University of Sydney and Associate Professors Evan Kidd and Joanne Arciuli. Their study shows that children’s language development is a learned skill, linked to the ability to...
by laacademia-author | Apr 27, 2016 | English for footballers, Languages, Latest News
Newcastle United have had a habit of buying French players over the past few seasons. But their current manager is Spaniard Rafa Benitez, and he admits that the number of French players in the squad is posing difficulties: “At half-time you have to explain things,...
by laacademia-author | Apr 8, 2016 | Languages, Latest News, Local Knowledge
¡Hola! all Spanish students at la Academia. Don’t miss the ¡Viva! Spanish and Latin American Festival – a feast of Spanish-language culture for you all! The whole Festival lasts 2 and a half weeks, and the best thing is that it’s right on our doorstep in...
by laacademia-author | Mar 23, 2016 | Chinese classes, Languages
In his book “A Gift to My Children: A Father’s Lessons for Life and Investing” Jim Rogers, an American who has lived life with enough energy and enthusiasm for several dozen people, counsels his young daughters: “learn languages and make sure that Mandarin is...
