by laacademia-author | Aug 8, 2019 | French classes, Language classes, languages for children, Uncategorized
Lena is from beautiful Brittany. She’s 26, and has been in the UK for 5 years teaching French. She took time out from her busy schedule with la Academia to tell me about herself and to encourage you to learn French with her. Why did you come to England? I had a job...
by laacademia-author | Jul 29, 2019 | Uncategorized
Research shows that boys think ‘language is for girls’. This leads boys to both devalue and to feel less able to succeed in learning languages. This reduces boys’ interest in language careers – a fast growing sector – and they tend to drop out of language study...
by laacademia-author | Jul 23, 2019 | Beginner classes, Language classes, Language classes in schools, Latest News, Uncategorized
Netflix can help your language learning — from the comfort of your own sofa. When you’re learning a new language with us at la Academia, our tutors will always encourage you to practise your skills at home. The more you practise, the easier and quicker you will...
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 | Jun 13, 2019 | Language classes, Latest News, Uncategorized
Do you watch the news? Or read it on your phone or in print? It’s certainly something I do on daily basis. Whether it’s catching up with the gossip or more serious political matters, my day wouldn’t be the same without a dose of my favourite news services. We suggest...
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...
