About The Languages Academy
Since 2018 we have helped adults speak a new language in small, practical classes, and we have shaped our lessons around what our students asked for.
Our story
It started with everyday conversation
The Languages Academy began in 2018 with small adult classes focused on useful everyday exchanges.
Our students soon asked for more chances to speak, without needing to prepare a polished answer first. Everything we have added since has grown out of that request.
How the Academy has grown
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2018
Small adult classes
We opened with small classes for adults, focused on the everyday exchanges learners actually need.
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Next
Guided conversation programme
In response to students wanting more time to speak, we introduced guided conversation, including slower-paced groups for people returning after a break.
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Then
Individual lessons
We added one-to-one lessons for learners who wanted to focus on a few particular situations or pronunciation points.
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Today
Courses, conversation and one-to-one
We now schedule short courses with conversation practice, alongside a limited number of individual sessions.
How we work today
Short courses
Scheduled short courses with conversation practice built in, so you speak from the first lesson.
Limited individual sessions
A small number of one-to-one sessions for learners with particular situations or pronunciation points to work on.
Shared lesson notes
When you move between levels, tutors share lesson notes so your new tutor knows where you are.