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 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.
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.
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.
Everybody learns differently…
It’s important to remember nobody learns in the same way.
Everyone is unique. There’s no cure-all for learning because it just wouldn’t work.
Why ‘one and done’ is not the VICI way.
In the language industry – like in any other sector – different organisations utilise varying approaches to suit their specific model, product and target market. This is good.
The Multi-Lingual Mindset
One of the things that can be difficult for me to convey to prospective parents is how and why what VICI offers is materially different from other options.
The Commitment – Part 2
Following on from my last blog about commitment, I want to say a few more words on the subject.
The Commitment – Part 1
For example, passion. Most business owners get into what they do because they are passionate about it.
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Academy Update
Following the announcement that all non-essential shops could open from yesterday, we’ve been busy over the last few weeks making preparations.
Attitudes to Coaching, Part Two:
At The VICI, every facet of our offering is orientated toward the needs of our students, and we always work with our clients to ensure that their experience is smooth, enjoyable and completely tailored to their objectives.
Attitudes to Coaching, Part One: Jumping on the Bandwagon
At the VICI we’ve always been very clear about our preference for “coaching” over “tutoring”.
How to educate your 13-year old without him knowing
I’ve been laying down the law this week; it’s my only choice with two teenagers in the house.
Silver Linings
One big thing I’ve been trying to do this week is to look for the silver lining in the black cloud we’re all living in
Could VICI boost your child’s social and mental wellbeing?
I take tremendous pleasure and pride in VICI’s young students. As with any group of children from different backgrounds, they are a sparkling mix of personalities –
Taking a moment to celebrate
On January 16th, VICI held a very special event which was all about 2 things: celebrating achievements and giving thanks.
The sponge fallacy: how children really absorb languages
Children are sponges - they learn things so quickly! Working in education, I hear this often. And it’s true that when exposed to the right environment, methods and materials children can learn at an impressive rate. But it’s simply not the case that children will...
The truth about language apps
From busuu to Babbel, language-learning apps are big business. DuoLingo has 300 million users, Babbelsigns up a million a year just in the US. I’ve been in the language industry for nearly 20 years and when language teaching apps began to catch on, I started to find...
Why doesn’t my child tell me about their day?
When asking “What did you do at school today?” it is a lucky parent who has never received the exasperating answer “I can’t remember” or even more galling, “Nothing.”