by Karen Chapple | May 15, 2026 | Latest News
The global language learning market is worth £91 billion. Over 116 million people use Duolingo every single month. And yet, research consistently shows that 70% of language learners drop out before reaching intermediate level — and only a fraction of those who persist...
by Karen Chapple | Dec 6, 2025 | Latest News
We often hear people say that English is an “easy” language — a quick win for travellers, workers and students alike. And in some ways, that perception isn’t entirely wrong. Walk into our Academy and you’ll see it: newcomers can become functional in English incredibly...
by Nathalie Danon | Nov 11, 2025 | Latest News
Those of you old enough to remember the band Bananarama might recall their song that said: “It’s not what you do, it’s the way that you do it.” That line could just as easily be about learning a foreign language. Because here’s the truth: Most people don’t fail at...
by Karen Chapple | Apr 29, 2025 | Latest News
As the Director of a Language Academy, I’ve had the privilege of meeting thousands of students over the years. And every one of them comes to us with a different reason for learning a new language. Some need it urgently — they’re moving countries and have to adapt...
by Nathalie Danon | Apr 5, 2025 | Latest News
When most people picture a French language course, they imagine grammar books, vocabulary drills, and maybe a trip to Paris thrown in for inspiration. At The VICI Language Academy, we do things differently. We believe learning a language is about more than just...
by Nathalie Danon | Apr 3, 2025 | Latest News
At VICI, we have always positioned ourselves as a boutique language academy. What does that really mean? It means that personalisation is at the core of everything we do. We don’t run large group classes; we don’t believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead,...
