Did You Know that Learning Spanish is Even More Popular Amongst Post-Brexit Brits?

Did You Know that Learning Spanish is Even More Popular Amongst Post-Brexit Brits?

There was an understandable presumption that learning Spanish might lose its allure in post-Brexit Britain. But the severing of ties and cooling of relations with one of our nearest neighbours hasn’t had the feared impact. Surprisingly, learning Spanish is still on...
Chinese Year of the Rabbit: Three Wacky Ways to Make it Your Best Year Ever

Chinese Year of the Rabbit: Three Wacky Ways to Make it Your Best Year Ever

Carrots at the ready! On Sunday 22nd January, the eye of the tiger closes and the baton is passed on to the rabbit. And you’re going to love this… The Chinese Year of the Rabbit could be a vintage year, according to The Chinese Zodiac. It predicts, “This upcoming year...
Building a Career in Tourism is Easier When You’ve Got Language Skills

Building a Career in Tourism is Easier When You’ve Got Language Skills

There’s an instant association between language skills and tourism. It’s only natural. After all, the bigger the international pull that an area or attraction has, the more tourists that visit from other countries. And many of these overseas visitors speak different...
In the Staffroom: Parlez-vous français? Say “Oui” to Learning French with Elisabeth

In the Staffroom: Parlez-vous français? Say “Oui” to Learning French with Elisabeth

It’s comical that the Brits love learning French above any other language, whilst claiming to be not so keen about its country of origin. And there’s no love lost on the part of the French either. They don’t claim to be GB’s biggest fans. The underwhelm is mutual. In...
Are Chinese for Business Lessons the Difference Between Where Your Company Is and Where You Want to Be?

Are Chinese for Business Lessons the Difference Between Where Your Company Is and Where You Want to Be?

The United Nations places sufficient importance on the Chinese language to dedicate an annual celebration to it. And a survey carried out by the British Council has revealed that UK parents consider Chinese the most important non-European language for their children...