by Nathalie Danon | Feb 23, 2017 | Bilingualism in Children, Learn a Language
This short but sweet story illustrates perfectly the extent to which we empower our kids when we make the bold decision to raise them bilingually. My eldest son Sacha always told me he wanted to spend a term in a French school. So in Year 8 that is exactly what he...
by Nathalie Danon | Dec 13, 2016 | Benefiting Business, Bilingualism in Children, Latest News, Learn a Language
I just read a really good article in the Guardian about the languages that schools should teach – it’s been inspired by the Polish PM saying that Polish should be taught in English schools. I think you’ll find it an interesting read:...
by Nathalie Danon | Dec 5, 2016 | Bilingualism in Children, Latest News, Learn a Language
The science proves it – being bilingual keeps your brain fit! Experiments have shown people who speak more than one language recover faster from a stroke; are more agile in their thinking; and are more resistant to the onset of dementia. Many foreign...
by Nathalie Danon | Nov 28, 2016 | Bilingualism in Children, Learn a Language
Last week, I shared a really interesting article about how children learn language. (If you didn’t get a chance to read the article, you can do so here.) This week I just wanted to expand on the article, and give you a few ideas to help any children in your life to...
by Nathalie Danon | Apr 9, 2016 | Benefiting Business, Latest News, Learn a Language
If Jeremy Paxman is to be believed “… the real problem with French is that it is a useless language.” He took a real pop at the language in an opinion column in the Financial Times, which was followed up by much of the media. Naturally, this sparked outrage among...
by Nathalie Danon | Apr 4, 2016 | Latest News, Learn a Language
The people of France are well known for their hospitality so little wonder we gave regulars at the Fox in Peasemore a thoroughly warm welcome at our recent annual evening of all things French. The students at the VICI Language Academy pride themselves on being part of...
