My Language Lab news
20
Jul
Language students at university – your year abroad
“That time I packed all my belongings into two suitcases and arrived alone in this small city after midnight.” For language students at uni who’re about to start their year abroad, there’s tons of thoughts running through your mind before you move to a new country. I’m rewinding aaaall the way back to my experience when I lived in SantiagoRead more
24
Jun
Coming soon: Lena Dunham’s HBO/BBC banking drama ‘Industry’, produced by Bad Wolf Productions
We're mega excited for this to drop! Lena Dunham’s HBO/BBC banking drama ‘Industry’, produced by Bad Wolf Productions, is released this autumn 2020. We were on set translators and interpreters for various language soundbites and scenes and had so much fun on location. The story centres around bankers making their way in the financial world in the aftermath of theRead more
8
Jun
Thinking out loud: Our online Spanish tutor Natalia
Thinking out loud: our bilingual Spanish and English tutor Natalia has worked with some impressive clients: Netflix, Universal, Sony Music, Bon Jovi, J-Lo, Foo Fighters, Vogue, The UN, The New York Times, Bloomberg, Cannes Festival, the Environment Agency and a ton more! She lives and breathes Spanish - watch her video here to see what motivates her students, helps memoryRead more
28
Mar
2020 Coronavirus exam cancellations – ‘Do I need to bother revising for my GCSE and A level exams?’
'I’m gutted I won’t be able to sit my exams' - 'My teacher doesn’t like me, I’m worried I’ll be marked down' These are some of the many messages we’ve received from our worried students. To all our GCSE, A-level and Degree level students, you're not alone and we've got some advice for you on how to handle the nextRead more
22
Mar
Business and Spanish Degree – Georgie wins uni placement with Danone!
Congrats to our degree student Georgie who’s secured a marketing placement with Danone for her 3rd year out! She aced her telephone, video, face-to-face AND assessment day interviews. She’s been having 1:1 Spanish with us for the last few years to support her though her A levels and her Business & Spanish degree at Exeter Uni. She came to MyRead more
17
Mar
Covid-19 – Important student update
Whilst most of our students are already learning online, we advise face-to-face students in our centres in Cardiff and London to transition to classes on Skype or Zoom. Both apps have great features and you can continue with your current timetables so there’s minimal disruption to your learning. ✅ We've also recruited more GCSE, A-level and Degree-level tutors to meetRead more
28
Feb
What’s your WHY? Once you know, we can help you!
Our students who know why they’re learning a language get results. Do you know what your “why” is? When learning a new foreign language, you need to identify why you’re learning a new language. It’s easy to say that you want to learn Spanish because you’ve always wanted to or study English because you think it’s an important language. AsRead more
11
Feb
Post Brexit thoughts: speaking a second language is a valuable commodity
It’s been 10 days since Britain left the European Union and there were mixed emotions across the nation. Amongst the huge celebrations, there were also tears for many reasons. From an economic perspective, there were concerns surrounding the impact of business, trade and the education sector. The focus for My Language Lab was mainly in relation to the education sectorRead more
16
Jan
Brexit Update – Erasmus Student Exchange 2020
As we begin a new year and new decade, the academic year is one that should be filled with exciting advanced technologies and innovative systems to help our students. Instead it’s a feeling of negativity, which looms large due to Brexit. This will not only affect the educational sector within Britain but also students choosing to travel and study abroad. Read more
6
Dec
Why do people choose Paris as a destination to live, work or study?
Known to many as the city of love and romance, filled with quirky cafés and tasty croissants, it’s clear why people decide on living in the “city of love.” It’s beautiful architecture, food and history draw people in from all corners of the globe. After recently visiting Paris we decided to research in more detail about France’s economy, it’s educationRead more
20
Nov
Introduction of MFL Teacher Bursaries by the UK Government
“The inspirational role of a talented, dedicated and committed teacher can never be understated and is the one constant that all of us can remember from our time at school.” - Education Secretary Gavin Williamson. The words from the UK Education Secretary will no doubt resonate amongst teachers in the UK. When you think back to your time in school,Read more
1
Apr
Vlog: How long does it take to learn a foreign language?
Watch our 1-minute video from founder Drew and discover how long it takes you to become fluent in a foreign language. Drew discusses the various factors that determine how quickly you can learn a new foreign language. By dedicating one hour a day to language learning, your pronunciation skills, everyday vocabulary, foundation grammar and verb skills will all be improved
26
Mar
The Erasmus exchange program – understanding the real benefits and the impact of Brexit
“Currently 53% of UK university students who do learn abroad, do so through the scheme [Source: BBC] That’s a large percentage of UK university students studying through the Erasmus exchange programme. As explained in El País, the Erasmus exchange program is considered a life-changing experience for many students. The numbers speak for itself – in total, Erasmus has hosted around
2
Oct
Will EdTech Become A Global Standard In The Way We Learn New Languages?
Research carried out by London & Partners shows that EdTech is one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK. The industry’s worth is predicted to reach around £130bn in 2020. So what’s all the fuss about? Why have we seen an increase in investment for this area of education? Described as digital technology that will change and enhance the
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