In the Staffroom: Meet Silvi, for Spanish Lessons with Sass!

In the Staffroom: Meet Silvi, for Spanish Lessons with Sass!

Spanish lessons on your radar? This latest edition of In the Staffroom is the one for you. Because we’re sitting down with one of our spirited Spanish teachers, Silvi Hilman. Born and raised in the vivid landscapes of Argentina, Silvi brings a unique energy to Spanish...
Primary Schools: Wondering What the Ultimate Solution is to Your MFL Issues?

Primary Schools: Wondering What the Ultimate Solution is to Your MFL Issues?

The Association of School and College Leaders recently advised School Governors about MFL in primary schools, addressing “Why we need to build keen, fearless and curious language learners in primary schools ready to embrace languages in secondary schools.” MFL became...
In the Staffroom: The Spanish Language is Child’s Play with Silvi Hilman

In the Staffroom: The Spanish Language is Child’s Play with Silvi Hilman

Not all countries have their own languages, in fact, far from it. The native languages of many countries are rooted in their back stories. La Academia’s Silvi Hilman hails from one such country – Argentina. The World Atlas states, “Spanish is the most spoken language...
Flamenco for Schools: Bringing the Ballroom to the Classroom

Flamenco for Schools: Bringing the Ballroom to the Classroom

Flamenco for schools brings a sprinkling of Strictly magic children can’t get enough of. Season after season, Strictly captures the imagination of the new generation of would-be Aljažs and Katyas. The flagship family entertainment show has single-handedly moved things...