Language Academy in Newbury
In the global marketplace more and more businesses are employing workers for whom English is not their first language as companies recognise the best person for the job may not be a native of this Emerald Isle. If an employee has the right skills why should language be a barrier, especially when help is [...] Read more »
As a matter of fact, I told my sister, who always knew she wanted to teach that I really didn’t understand her motives. ‘It’s quite boring, Steph, it doesn’t even pay well. Oh okay, you’ll get lots of holiday.’ Then, one day, I realised that what I truly loved was being surrounded by people, adapting [...] Read more »
Okay so I did it. I went against my values (of preaching for language coaching) and bought one of these books that teach you a language in 10 minutes a day. I always wanted to learn Italian. It is not only a beautiful language but I love the country too so learning Italian has been [...] Read more »
My favourite part of the holiday is to actually stop. Stop and listen. Stop and enjoy. Today, I am taking great pleasure in listening to my boys, who just recently turned 9 and 6. After a game of pétanque in the south of France under the scorching heat, they are playing and chatting away indoors. [...] Read more »
Are you sure you feel 100% safe in your current job? Pause and think about this for a moment: Most organisations these days deal with international colleagues, partners and associates. There are no more borders when it comes to business! People travel at the drop of a hat, companies open offices abroad for [...] Read more »
You know what they say: if I tell you how good I am, you might be doubtful; if someone else says it, you will believe it! Last Saturday, we invited Samantha (former secondary school French teacher) to the Academy to observe lessons and give us some feedback. I was so astonished (and proud) by the report she wrote [...] Read more »
What an eventful morning today in the Arcade, Newbury, at The Vici Language Academy with the most entertaining radio presenter of all, Nicki Whiteman! The Andrew Peach show on BBC Radio Berkshire this morning asked its listeners: ‘why should we learn another language when English is the international language?’ Really? Is that STILL a question [...] Read more »
Expose yourself. Yes, really! Our ability to learn new words is directly related to how often we are exposed to these new words. So go ahead, expose yourself: a little bit, often, as much as you can and you will soon get there, I promise! Read more »
Sounding sexily Italian when ordering a glass of Chianti or sensually French at the terrasse of a Parisian Cafe is within us…. Just sometimes struggling to get out! What is it that we are all dying to have the ability to speak a foreign language but are hesitant to take the plunge and enrol in a course? The [...] Read more »
Great feeling to be part of the local community! Georgy the Dragon loved the fuss at Newbury Carnival and many visitors shouted words in French, Spanish, Italian… Many parents were encouraging their children to speak to Georgy saying ‘bonjour or hola’ and ‘merci or gracias’ when they were given ballons… A very enjoyable moment that [...] Read more »
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