Consider Learning French To Celebrate Wine Day

Consider Learning French To Celebrate Wine Day

Wine Day on 25th May is with us again, which might prompt you to want to consider learning French. Why wouldn’t you want to be more conversant in the language that’s traditionally associated with romance… and also with wine? But, why are we mentioning learning French...
In the Staffroom: Interested In the Greek Language? Meet Kiki

In the Staffroom: Interested In the Greek Language? Meet Kiki

Thinking about Greek language lessons for business or personal reasons? You’re in exactly the right place at the right time. Our ‘In The Staffroom’ series of articles has been introducing you to some of the wonderful people who help make La Academia such a great place...
“The UK loses 3.5% of GDP in lost business opportunities due to poor language skills”

“The UK loses 3.5% of GDP in lost business opportunities due to poor language skills”

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...
In the Staffroom: Federica Brings La Dolce Vita To Italian Language Lessons

In the Staffroom: Federica Brings La Dolce Vita To Italian Language Lessons

Welcome to our latest In the Staffroom article. We love introducing you to the amazing people behind the scenes at La Academia, Manchester’s award-winning language school. Federica Whitefoot is one our Italian language teachers. It was great to have the opportunity to...