by Nathalie Danon | Sep 24, 2012 | Learn a Language, Uncategorized
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...
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...
by Nathalie Danon | Feb 14, 2012 | Bilingualism in Children, Latest News, Learn a Language, Uncategorized
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...
by Nathalie Danon | Feb 2, 2012 | Benefiting Business, Bilingualism in Children, Learn a Language, Uncategorized
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...
by Nathalie Danon | Jan 26, 2012 | Benefiting Business, Bilingualism in Children, Learn a Language, Uncategorized
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! My first real language...
