by laacademia-author | Sep 4, 2016 | A level MFL, GCSE MFL, Languages, Latest News
As A level results came out on 18th August the Association of School and College Leaders (ASCL) was expressing concern about a fall in the number of A level language entries. They suggested that a fall in funding was the cause. Entries to A-levels in French dropped by...
by laacademia-author | Aug 18, 2016 | English for footballers, Language classes, Languages
Here at la Academia we have provided language services for a number of years to professional football clubs. Football is an international business – clubs may have owners, management teams, coaching and backroom staff as well as players whose first language is...
by laacademia-author | Aug 13, 2016 | Language classes, Languages, Latest News
Interesting research from the University of Washington, who wired up 19 volunteers to check out what their brains did while resting, and whether their brain patterns predicted language learning. OK, so 19 people is not a big sample, but the research is interesting. It...
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...
