by thevici | May 4, 2023 | Latest News
Lando, our office dog, is really fond of our Manager, Laura ! Everyone loves him, the most gentle and affectionate of creatures. I’ve always had dogs, and Lando has been in my life for nearly 3 years now. Dogs are good for the soul, but they’re also a big commitment...
by hilary | May 25, 2022 | Latest News
This week I did an interview with one of my lovely ex-students, Zara. As we were liaising about the interview preparation, I discovered an entertaining fun fact (though it made me feel a little old!) Zara is 24 – the age that I was when I first started teaching...
by hilary | May 22, 2022 | Latest News
We all know the obvious – and much publicised – advantages of being able to speak a second language, like the future employment opportunities it brings. But there are also more subtle and less commonly discussed benefits that parents might not consider when thinking...
by thevici | May 3, 2022 | Latest News
2002… When it all began! 2020… 20 year anniversary! I arrived in the UK in September 2000 with a failed degree from a French law school, with just a suitcase and a little money in my pocket, but with big ambitions to make the most of my bilingualism. Two...
by thevici | Apr 6, 2022 | Latest News
When we were in Spain recently, my parents were staying in one apartment and Max and I in another and we’d meet each night to enjoy dinner together. After one particularly lovely evening enjoying good food and chatting in French, as Max and I were strolling back to...
by hilary | Mar 8, 2022 | Latest News
Are you a busy professional? Are you always juggling your commitments? Do you feel like there’s never any time left for your own priorities, even if it’s something you’d really love to do like learning a new language? Well, don’t worry – The VICI is here...
