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A language love story for linguaphiles

A language love story for linguaphiles

At the VICI Language Academy, we love LOVE – so here’s a super romantic story we wanted to share with you! Friend of the VICI Eric is French, and his lovely wife Jo decided she wanted to learn his native tongue in order to be able to better communicate...
Do you know the story of the Frog Prince?

Do you know the story of the Frog Prince?

Of course you do! We’re all so familiar with the fairytale of the Frog Prince that the phrase “You have to kiss a lot of frogs before you find a prince” has even slipped into the modern vernacular. It’s not something I’ve ever really thought about before,...
When is a mistake not a mistake?

When is a mistake not a mistake?

As the tender age of 11, Nathalie decided exactly what she was going to be when she grew up.  With every fibre of her being, she knew she was going to be a Police Inspector.  And this wasn’t just a flash-in-the-pan idea – she really meant it!  In France, this...
In the land of the learner, flexibility is king

In the land of the learner, flexibility is king

At the beginning of September, The VICI Language Academy held a fantastic language festival providing workshops, demonstrations and one-to-one consultation opportunities to both children and adults interested in the 11 languages we offer. It was a truly rewarding...
What you should be looking for in a French coach

What you should be looking for in a French coach

If you’re looking for a French coach, you might not be sure exactly what you should be looking for. There are several things that you should consider, and, of course, it all depends on what you’re looking to achieve. So, to help you make the right decision and get...
What’s the difference between online and offline?

What’s the difference between online and offline?

When we first launched our digital learning platform, i.VICI, there was a mixed reaction. It’s fair to say that some people were resistant to the idea of online learning and instead preferred to rely on the more familiar. That meant sticking with the tried and tested...