Understanding CEFR – and the CasaLingua Way of Learning
At CasaLingua, we use CEFR levels as a guide to help learners understand where they are and how their language skills are developing. But there’s an important distinction – we’re not an exam school and our teaching does not need to ‘fit’ with any set course!
We’ve opened up rooms for business events and creative classes
CasaLingua in Consett is offering its language school to businesses in the North East looking for an inspirational meeting and events space.
Ready for Languages at Lunch?
Kim would love to make language learning ‘work’ for people who have little time outside of their 9-5 by bringing classes to the workplace, through on-site or online lunchtime classes!
How it all began!
Kim was recently asked to write a reflective article for the Association for Language Learning. You might be surprised to find out that Kim didn’t become a teacher until she was nearly 30! The article is honest, entertaining and a fascinating insight into how everything began at CasaLingua!
Why learning a language is good for your brain
Learning a language isn’t just fun, it’s good for your brain! A number of scientific studies have shown that the cognitive benefits of language learning are broad. We look at what they have found.
Sam set to offer new Mandarin lessons
Mandarin is an exciting new addition to our classes. We’re able to offer them thanks to our new tutor, Sam Postlethwaite.
Tutor back teaching the language he loves
Teaching adults Italian is like having a ‘bunch of model pupils’, according to schoolteacher David Khachikian! Find out how he became a CasaLingua tutor.
It’s wine’o clock!
Do you like to know a bit about the wine that you’re drinking? Do you often wonder which wine to serve with the food that you’ve prepared? Do you like to try new wines and figure out if the more expensive options are worth it? If this sounds like you’re kind of thing, then come and join us!
Meet French tutor Melanie
CasaLingua has many great tutors. So let’s meet them. First up is Melanie Cornforth, a native French woman who teaches French and Spanish for CasaLingua, a growing language school in County Durham.
Let’s get quizzy!
When CasaLingua does a quiz, you know that it will be an interesting affair! Questions on Christmas Folklore, music, traditions and even the Aldi Christmas advert made for an eclectic mix!
Resources: Calling all Teachers!
CasaLingua Resources - saving time for Spanish teachers everywhere!
What’s coming up?
Christmas is a great time but events sometimes pass us by with so much going on! Book early and pop the dates of our socials in the diary!
What’s happening?
At CasaLingua, there is a great range of regular weekly classes, ones to one lessons and group sessions, but did you know that we also run events? This is the place to be for news, updates and information on past events.
For the kids, there are often half termly events which combine language, culture and crafts, often tied in with seasonal events like Christmas and Halloween. Adults can also enjoy relaxed, sociable evenings with language, food and drink!
Take a look at current and past events to see what is on offer and if you would like CasaLingua to create a bespoke event for you, get in touch.