by laacademia-author | Aug 27, 2019 | languages for children, Languages for Toddlers, Nursery Schools, Spanish classes
We love teaching Spanish in nursery schools. But, you might be thinking that teaching pre-schoolers is futile. Not true – in fact we now know that the best time for a child to learn another language is in the first three to four years of life. Why? Learning Language...
by laacademia-author | Jul 10, 2019 | Business language courses, French classes, Italian classes, Spanish classes, Uncategorized
Once again we are seeing reports in the media that Brexit is having a negative effect on British students learning a foreign language at school. Apparently, some parents think that it’s pointless because the UK is leaving the European Union. I’ve discussed this in a...
by laacademia-author | May 20, 2019 | Beginner classes, Business language courses, French classes, German classes, Language classes in schools, Languages, Spanish classes, Uncategorized
‘What’, I hear you cry, ‘How can it be good news that fewer pupils are learning a language’. Of course, there is a downside – but also an upside. And that’s what I’d like you to consider. . . First – some facts In England’s schools, entries for language GCSEs have...
by laacademia-author | Apr 16, 2019 | Spanish classes
Easter is fast approaching; later than usual but the shops are already full of chocolate eggs, fluffy toy bunnies and chicks and cards. In Spain, Easter holds far more fun for most – because this is the time for Spanish fiestas. So, if you’re considering an Easter...
by laacademia-author | Nov 13, 2018 | Language school, Spanish classes
When teaching adults Spanish they often tell us they’re worried that learning a new language will be difficult and too academic. That they won’t be able to pronounce things or remember new words, or that the grammar will defeat them. For la Academia Spanish for adults...
by laacademia-author | Oct 31, 2018 | Beginner classes, Spanish classes
Why bother to learn Spanish when you can visit Spain with no need to speak Spanish? In fact, you could visit parts of Spain and speak nothing but English. But how much are you missing? When you can speak Spanish, in places where this is the mother tongue, you will be...
