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

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

by | Apr 28, 2021 | Beginner classes, Business language courses, courses, Evening classes, Greek classes, Interpreting, Language classes, Language for Holidays, Language school, Languages, languages for children, Skype language classes, Summer School

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...
Let’s Talk About English As a Foreign Language On English Language Day

Let’s Talk About English As a Foreign Language On English Language Day

by | Apr 22, 2021 | EFL classes, English for footballers, English Language Classes, English Language Tuition, ESOL classes, Evening classes, GCSE English, Language classes, Language school, Languages

The very term – English as a foreign language – is ironic. English has long since been the overarching global language.  But English was a foreign language originally. Or, more correctly, it begged, stole and borrowed from multiple other languages. James Nicolls...
It’s Official! Learning A Language At A Young Age Makes You A Better Multi-Tasker

It’s Official! Learning A Language At A Young Age Makes You A Better Multi-Tasker

by | Apr 13, 2021 | Beginner classes, Language classes, Language classes in schools, Language school, Languages, languages for children, Languages for Toddlers, MFL in primaries, Toddlers

Anglia Ruskin University has confirmed that learning a language in childhood will equip you with better multitasking skills than if you aren’t bilingual. Learning a language as a little one increases a child’s attentiveness and ability to juggle multiple thoughts and...
“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”

by | Apr 6, 2021 | Beginner classes, Business language courses, Language classes, Language classes in schools, Language school, Languages, languages for children, Languages for Toddlers, Uncategorized

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...