It’s not just unfounded theory. It’s actual science that learning a foreign language is achieved so much more quickly and effectively when repetition teaching methods are used. Repeat Day is celebrated on 3rd June every year. So, it’s a befitting …
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. …
‘Why does language change?’ is a question I’m often asked when I’m teaching Business English. A better question would be ‘How often does our language change?’. The answer is daily. Language – and punctuation and pronunciation – changes constantly. We …
At la Academia, we were recently heartened to read a recent article by Voice of America about students with learning disabilities learning languages. Many of our students here have special educational needs, and we find that in the atmosphere of …
Manchester City are a team that understands the value of good communication. Many of their players, staff and coaches are learning English, and some of the English staff are learning Spanish to help communication at the club. Now their newest …
Spanish football manager Gonzalo Arconada was recently in the UK studying English with la Academia. Mr Arconada has experience of coaching at some of Spain’s best-known football teams, including Numancia, Almeria and Real Sociedad. He spent 6 weeks with la …
The best way to learn English is in a family setting, with an English family – you are surrounded by the language and with the support of your host family you can make great progress. La Academia offers homestays in …
Do you know any overseas friends who would like to spend time in Manchester, studying English? La Academia offers homestays in Manchester – living in a family home, visiting Manchester’s sights and enjoying life in one of the UK’s most …
Sir Bobby Charlton holds a place in many football fans’ hearts. For Manchester United fans it is his 758 appearances and 249 goals for them, helping them win 4 league titles and a European Cup. For England fans he will …
When you employ as many EFL teachers as la Academia, and for as many reasons – for football, recent arrivals, manufacturing, business people, high net worth individuals, long-term UK inhabitants, and more, you get to know who makes a good …