by laacademia-author | Apr 22, 2021 | EFL classes, English for footballers, English Language Classes, English Language Tuition, ESOL classes, Evening classes, GCSE English, Language classes, Language school, Languages
The very term – English as a foreign language – is ironic. English has long since been the overarching global language. But English was a foreign language originally. Or, more correctly, it begged, stole and borrowed from multiple other languages. James Nicolls...
by laacademia-author | Apr 6, 2021 | Beginner classes, Business language courses, Language classes, Language classes in schools, Language school, Languages, languages for children, Languages for Toddlers, Uncategorized
A lost 3.5% of GDP due to missed business opportunities. That’s a lot of money not landing on these shores as a direct result of our language skills being below par in an international arena. Our pre-Covid GDP in 2019 was £2.17 trillion according to Statista...
by laacademia-author | Jan 6, 2021 | Languages, Latest News
Yes, you’ve read it right! A free language lesson, giving your new year’s language learning resolution the best possible kickstart. Are you a fan of setting new year’s resolutions? I’m not. Here’s why… At the turn of every year, thousands of people worldwide resolve...
by laacademia-author | Aug 10, 2012 | English Language Classes, English Language Tuition, ESOL classes
Fabio Capello was derided by the English press for his failure to learn English during his time as England football manager; however La Academia has had greater success in teaching English to footballers and other overseas employees who are sent to Manchester,...