5 Things You Need to Know if Language Barriers Come Between Your UK and Overseas Staff

5 Things You Need to Know if Language Barriers Come Between Your UK and Overseas Staff

Working in a globalised organisation? English as a foreign language (EFL) is a golden ticket to better business, slicker communication, and serious career moves for your overseas colleagues in non-native countries. Here’s a closer look at why EFL for business is a...
Struggling with Overseas Stakeholders and Feel Disconnected? Chances Are You’re Missing Business Language Training

Struggling with Overseas Stakeholders and Feel Disconnected? Chances Are You’re Missing Business Language Training

Business language training is a brilliant excuse to shake up stale routines and inspire your teams, especially if you’ve got overseas offices, customer bases, or other stakeholder groups lacking English language prowess. Learning at Work Week on 19th – 26th May 2025...
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 French Teacher Extraordinaire Elisabeth Diamantidi

In the Staffroom with French Teacher Extraordinaire Elisabeth Diamantidi

Parlez vous Francais? No? Then say “Bonjour” to Elisabeth. She’s a native French speaker, proud Lyonnaise, cheese lover, and one la Academia’s warm and witty French teachers. We recently caught up with her for a quickfire Q&A to find out what makes her lessons...
In the Staffroom: Learn Spanish Fast, Fluently and Fun with Emilia Carmele

In the Staffroom: Learn Spanish Fast, Fluently and Fun with Emilia Carmele

Your teacher has a massive impact on the way you learn Spanish. And la Academia’s Emilia Carmele, one of our brilliant Spanish tutors, believes learning should be just as fun as it is educational. The latest instalment of In the Staffroom peeks into her world, from...