Why Learning Portuguese Will Change Your Life

Why Learning Portuguese Will Change Your Life

Wondering why learning Portuguese is so fundamental in the 2020s? How about millions of reasons? And World Portuguese Language Day, celebrated every 5th May, is just one of them, providing a lively reminder of how powerful, beautiful, and frankly, cool Portuguese is: ...
In the Staffroom with Eulália Gumbley: The Perfect Way to Learn Portuguese

In the Staffroom with Eulália Gumbley: The Perfect Way to Learn Portuguese

Ever wondered what it’s like to learn Portuguese? It’s your lucky day! Because we recently caught up with Eulália Gumbley, one of la Academia’s incredible language teachers. It was a fun chat about everything from octopus dishes to her secret life as a netball and...
Five Awe-Inspiring Reasons to Learn Portuguese – Even if You’ve Only Got 12 Hours to Spare!

Five Awe-Inspiring Reasons to Learn Portuguese – Even if You’ve Only Got 12 Hours to Spare!

Ever wondered why adult language learners are flocking to Portuguese language courses in 2023? Well, grab your pastéis de nata and get ready to explore the irresistible charm of learning this captivating language! Portuguese is also the official language of Brazil –...
What Can you Expect of Halloween Celebrations in Other Languages?

What Can you Expect of Halloween Celebrations in Other Languages?

What can you expect to see in different cultures and hear in other languages when your trip abroad clashes with the annual apple-ducking, trick-and-treating fright-fest of Halloween? You might not see or hear much if Halloween isn’t a thing in the country you’re...