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...
Calling All English as a Foreign Language Students. Here’s why you NEED the Schwa!

Calling All English as a Foreign Language Students. Here’s why you NEED the Schwa!

Learning English as a foreign language?  There’s a fundamental you need to know about that’s subtle, sneaky, and is everywhere in English! Yes, we’re talking about the schwa, which steps into the spotlight every 7th April. National Schwa Day is your chance to...
Want to Learn Greek in the Modern Era? It’s Anything BUT Ancient

Want to Learn Greek in the Modern Era? It’s Anything BUT Ancient

Not sure whether you want to learn Greek or not? Let’s set the record straight before you say, “Isn’t that, like, ancient?” Because Greek is as relevant today as it was when philosophers were busy shaping Western civilization. What’s more, Greek Independence Day on...
In the Staffroom with Eulália Gumbley: The Perfect Way to Learn Portuguese

In the Staffroom with Eulália Gumbley: The Perfect Way to Learn Portuguese

Ever wondered what it’s like to learn Portuguese? It’s your lucky day! Because we recently caught up with Eulália Gumbley, one of la Academia’s incredible language teachers. It was a fun chat about everything from octopus dishes to her secret life as a netball and...