by laacademia-author | Jun 4, 2023 | Beginner classes, courses, EFL classes, English Language Classes, English Language Tuition, ESOL classes, Evening classes, Language classes, Language school, Languages, Local Knowledge, Skype language classes
Mastering English can be challenging yet exciting, especially when it comes to idiomatic expressions. The array of animal-related idioms in the British vernacular are prime culprits. They’re both puzzling and entertaining for non-native English speakers, adding...
by laacademia-author | Apr 23, 2023 | Beginner classes, Business language courses, courses, Evening classes, Language classes, Language for Holidays, Language school, Languages, Local Knowledge, Skype language classes
It’s always a good idea to have a basic understanding of the local language when you’re going abroad. Not only does it make your trip more enjoyable and immersive. But it can also save you from costly misunderstandings when it comes to flashing your cash. And...
by laacademia-author | Apr 10, 2023 | Beginner classes, Business language courses, courses, Evening classes, Language classes, Language school, Languages, Local Knowledge, Skype language classes, Spanish classes
Unfamiliar with the humble piñata? You’ve no idea what you’ve been missing! What better time than National Piñata Day on 18th April to find out. Suzanne Barbezat’s ThoughtCo article Piñata History and Meaning explained: “The traditional shape for a piñata is a star...
by laacademia-author | Mar 19, 2023 | Language school, Languages, Local Knowledge
The 40 days and 40 nights of Lent aren’t so much associated with food, but rather a lack of therein. After all, it’s a period of self-denying frugality, culminating in one of the most feted observances in the Christian calendar. This year’s Easter celebrations...
by laacademia-author | Feb 12, 2023 | Beginner classes, Business language courses, courses, EFL classes, English Language Classes, English Language Tuition, ESOL classes, Evening classes, Language classes, Language school, Languages, Local Knowledge, Skype language classes
As if learning EFL isn’t tricky enough! The sheer volume of bread-related nouns is enough to make even the savviest student feel like they’re a few sandwiches short of a picnic! So, the irony of Real Bread Week, which is celebrated on 18th-26th February, isn’t lost....
by laacademia-author | Jan 2, 2023 | Beginner classes, courses, Evening classes, Language classes, Language for Holidays, Language school, Languages, Local Knowledge, Skype language classes
Tuesday 10th January isn’t National Shop for Travel Day without good reason. On the contrary, it represents a wealth of possibilities during the post-festive period when spirits sag and there’s a desperate need for something to look forward to. In addition, it’s also...
