Calling All Christmas Shoppers: Here’s Why You Should Give the Gift of Language

Calling All Christmas Shoppers: Here’s Why You Should Give the Gift of Language

Step aside, socks and scented candles. There’s a new star on Santa’s sleigh this year! At la Academia, our language gift vouchers are back by popular demand, ready to sleigh those Christmas wish lists. (BTW…It’s ok to shop for yourself too.) Why Choose Language...
In the Staffroom: Meet Italian Language Dynamo Anna Maria

In the Staffroom: Meet Italian Language Dynamo Anna Maria

Anna Maria Forti Sheikh is one of la Academia’s Italian language tutors. And she’s a real culture vulture, with a flair for inspiring students of all ages. Known for her warmth and passion for the language, she brings Italian to life through immersive experiences,...
Why do Men Struggle More with Learning Languages than Women?

Why do Men Struggle More with Learning Languages than Women?

Even international language expert, teacher, and writer Peter Viney (himself a male of the species) confirmed men’s inferiority when it comes to learning languages. He said in his Gender and language teaching article: “Anyone who’s taught languages to mixed groups...