by Nathalie Danon | Jul 22, 2013 | Benefiting Business, Bilingualism in Children, Latest News, Learn a Language, Uncategorized
Here at the VICI Language Academy in Newbury we are often celebrating; whether it is to mark someone mastering French or another language through to someone speaking their first words – it is a happy place! However, this month we truly had something to celebrate – our...
by Nathalie Danon | Jun 27, 2013 | Benefiting Business, Bilingualism in Children, Latest News, Learn a Language
One of the reasons I love working at The VICI Language Academy in Newbury is the gorgeous Berkshire countryside that surrounds the town. The other day I was walking to our offices and noticed the fields of green wheat and yellow rapeseed that were growing alongside...
by Nathalie Danon | Jan 22, 2013 | Benefiting Business, Bilingualism in Children, Latest News, Learn a Language
Whether a businessman or a tourist, one of the first phrases anyone wants to learn before travelling to a foreign country is how to ask for a coffee – so perhaps not surprising that Cappuccinos, Lattes and Americanos will be at the ready, just for you, from 9am this...
by Nathalie Danon | Nov 16, 2012 | Benefiting Business, Bilingualism in Children, Charity Work, Latest News, Learn a Language, Uncategorized
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...
by Nathalie Danon | Aug 29, 2012 | Bilingualism in Children, Learn a Language, Uncategorized
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...
by Nathalie Danon | Apr 10, 2012 | Benefiting Business, Bilingualism in Children, Learn a Language, Uncategorized
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...